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THE DEWS OF OCTOBER 544

10/21/2018

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                                           THE DEWS OF OCTOBER  544                                            
     
              "The greatest operations, both in nature and
              grace," wrote Richard Cecil, "are the most silent and
              fury is soon exhausted, and its effects are but
              partial and soon remedied."

              "But, the dews, [though small, revive] the very life
              of large portions of the earth."

              Oh, that we could learn a lesson from the soft silent 
              dews of an October morn... Giving life and refreshment,
              struggled through the summer months to survive the
              parching rays of the summer months.

              Talk about revival! Silently, gently, majestically,
              the moisture arrives daintily on tiptoe, reviving 
              and revitalizing the sod... In quietness and in reverence...
​              of God. The dews of October.

              (First published on October 31, 1978. Some revisions
              on October 21, 2018)

                         
                                                                           
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15 ROUNDS   542

10/21/2018

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                                           15 ROUNDS

     
                           "Feeling," wrote Libbie Fudim, "is a thought
                            that delivers a body blow."

                            Life is a fifteen-round Championship bout 
                            in which many blows to the head and body 
                            are given and received.

                            In every round, the challenger keeps coming
                            at us with a devastating barrage of thoughts 
                            and feelings that contINuously batter us,
                            and tangle us up in the ropes.

                            Fortunately, there's Someone in our corner
                            who is an experienced pugilist. He is willing 
                            to act as our manager, our trainer, and even 
                            our sparring partner when necessary.

                            If only we would listen to his advice as we sit
                            in our corner and gasp for fresh air in between
                            rounds.

                            He can show us how to roll with the punches.
                            He will encourage us to keep our guard up and
                            to hang in there... and to give it all we've got 
                            until the end of the fight... that we might win the
                            prize... of eternal life.
                                      
​                            (First published on October 26, 1978  #542)

                                           
                              
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ISAIAH 47:4

10/14/2018

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                                                           ISAIAH 47:4

                                             As for our redeemer,
                                             the Lord of hosts
                                             is his name,
                                             the Holy One
                                             of Israel


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OUT OF THE DUNGEON  541

10/14/2018

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                                                                     OUT OF THE DUNGEON 541

                                It was the famed Scottish minister, George
                                MacDonald who said that...

                                "The love of one's neighbor is the only door out
                                of the dungeon of self."

                                Have you ever noticed how many of us, 
                                imprison ourselves within the solid walls of self?

                                Fame, fortune, wealth... all seem to have as
                                their aim... the enhancement of self.

                                Early in our lives, we fetter ourselves with so
                                many vain ambitious that by our middle years
                                we oft find time ourselves in solidarity confinement.

                                May we, from this day forth, have greater
                                trust in The One who opens every prison door and
                                sets every captive free...free to love our
                                neighbors... genuinely.
 
                                (First published on October 22,1978)



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ANOTHER BEND IN THE ROAD

10/14/2018

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                                                    ANOTHER BEND IN THE ROAD​

                                 It looks as though I may be near
                                 the end of the road
                                 though I'm not entirely sure
                                 I could be greatly mistaken
                                 you see
                                 For there just might be
                                 another bend in the road
                                 and then another and another
                                 and another
                                 perhaps way past 
                                 the century mark

                                 I've been blessed
                                 with great family and friends
                                 with dozens of twists and turns
                                 
                                 Yesterday was good
                                 Today is great
                                 And I believe 
                                 in a grand tomorrow
                                 after today
                                 is through

                                 Quiet now, quiet
                                 let my soul rest
                                 as I canvas my past
                                 It appears to me
                                 that every road's bend
                                 has been my friend
                                 and I've picked up
                                 a flower or two
                                 and I shall think 
                                 kind thoughts
                                 until my journey's
                                 through 
                      
                                 (Written on October 9, 2018)
                                 
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​BLUSTERY WINDS

10/14/2018

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​                                                                  BLUSTERY WINDS

                                         Blustery Winds
                                         swept down
                                         our street 
                                         today
                                         Instantly turning
                                         tree leaves
                                         from ivy green
                                         into beaver brown
                                         and shining gold
                                         With the wind 
                                         and rain heavily
                                         bearing down
                                         there was more
                                         than a hint
                                         that many a tree
                                         would soon be bare
                                    
                                         (Written October 7, 2018)


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ISAIAH 46:3,5,9,13

10/7/2018

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                                                              ISAIAH 46:3,5,9,13

                                      Harken to me, O house of Jacob
                                      and all the remnant of the house
                                      of Israel

                                      To whom will ye liken me
                                      and make me equal 
                                      and compare me
                                      that we may be like


                                      Remember the former things of old
                                      for I am God
                                      and there is not else
                                      I am God 
                                      and there is none
                                      like me


                                      I bring near, my righteousness
                                      It shall not be far off
                                      and my salvation shall not tarry

                                      And, I will place salvation in Zion
                                      for Israel, my glory
                                         

        
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SUN STAND STILL  169

10/7/2018

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                                                                  SUN STAND STILL  169

                              While attending a banquet in the grand city         
                              of Versailles, Ben Franklin listened to the British 
                              Minister propose a toast to King George, III, in
                              which he likened the king "to the sun," and then
                              listened as the Minister proposed a toast to
                              King Louis, XIV, comparing him to "the moon."

                              Then, the great statesman, Franklin, arose and 
                              offered this toast: "George Washington, Commander
                              of the American armies, who like Joshua of old, 
                              commanded the sun and moon to stand still, and
                              they obeyed him."

                              Through the centuries, many have given Washington
                              and the Founding Fathers much honor and praise, 
                              which they richly deserved. They brought forth this
                              nation, while promising life, liberty, and the pursuit 
                              of happiness. These were truly great statesmen. 
                              We shall forever be in their debt.
                 
                              (First published on May 23, 1976)








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THE DAY AMERICA WON (AGAIN!)

10/6/2018

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​                                       THE DAY AMERICA WON (AGAIN!)

                            On October 6, 2018, Judge Brent Michael
                            Kavanaugh, was legislatively approved and
                            confirmed (50-48) as the newest Associate
                            Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
                            States of America.

                            Because of our constitutionally mandated
                            process and because of those brave souls
                            in the U.S. Senate who were willing to abide
                            and carry out that lawful process...

                            The due process of law has continued 
                            to be honored
                            The rule of law still holds sway
                            The principle of presumption of innocence
                            (without a doubt) still precedes and
                            overrides the verdict of guilty until the
                            accused is so proven and is judged guilty
                            by a judge or a jury of her peers
                           
                            Senatorial debating and voting showed
                            it's mettle and it's ability to ignore and overcome
                            the rousing noise of unruly, disruptive, hateful
                            mobs and politicians.

                            There was a reaffirmation of the brilliancy
                            of the U.S. Constitution with its Bill of Rights

                            Our Republic remains strong and well
                 
                            (Written on October 7, 2018)

                            


                            



             
                            
                             
                     

                            


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WHAT WOULD YE?  551

10/5/2018

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                                  WHAT WOULD YE?   551

                               What would Ye have us say
                               This day, O Lord
                               To the pilgrims we meet
                               Along life's perilous way?

                               Where would Ye have us go
                               This day, O Lord
                               Which dark streets should we go down
                               With the lights from the gospel's glow?

                                What would Ye have us do
                                this day, O Lord
                                To redeem our allotted time
                                To show our love for you?

                                Who would you have us be
                                This day, O Lord
                                Give us sight that we may see
                                Thy atonement has set us free.
                               
                                (Written on November 17, 19798)

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