grafted in and on the journey

Hello Grafted In Reader, I am glad you stopped by to check on my latest rambling. This one may be a bit lengthy, so you are forewarned.. I chose this title because we all have occasions in daily life that either are a joy, blessing, pleasurable, or big a-nnoyance, (Annoyance). I had an acquaintance that used to call the annoyances ankle biters. I suspect that is a bit more tactful sounding than the "pain in the ass" that is a widely used summation. Mine was spending 2 hours on writing a freelance article, only to discover my info did not directly match the title. The red flag was there from the start, but somehow missed catching it! -A joy and pleasure were to spend part of Tuesday catching up with cyber acquaintances, and last Saturday enjoying the Public Radio broadcast, Prairie Home Companion, with my spouse. It's a radio variety show of sorts and has become a Saturday "must hear" for thousands of listeners in North America and over seas too. -On...

Hello Grafted in Reader, Today is Novembger 6 in my corner of blogland. Personally this date has significance for me. Several years ago, I left a 5-year relationship with someone that in the long-term would not have worked out for reasons known to myself and the person involved. It was one of the hardest choices ever made! Discovering that mercy means limitless loyalty was evident in the friendships with other people of faith formed thereafter. I was truly given another chance in life to choose relationships that would be mutually beneficial and not just for the sake of not being alone. I titled this post, "Give It All You Got" as there is a Hebrew blessing, long-standing, that Yeshua spoke to the disciples post resurrection, and that Jewish people share with one another still. Those words are, "Shalom Aleykhem". It is much more than the "peace" blessing practiced in liturgical churches just before the offering is collected. This blessing incl...

Hello Grafted In Reader, Today is November 3, 2014, in my corner of blog land. Of late, I have been reminded of truths that never change, and they are what we need to hear as opposed to what we want to hear. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want." Psalm 23 The Hebrew Scriptures "The proving of one's faith produces patience." Apostolic Scriptures. "We learn about ourselves when placed in new situations." Author John Kellerman from the novel,"Killer: an Alex Delaware Novel" "Adversity brings out the best in us." Garison Keilor "A Prarie Home Companion, show from 11/02/2014. There seems to be widespread agreement on the above life occurrence that we call challenges, pains, annoyances and problems. An intimate trust and relationship with someone outside ourselves is what will aid us through testing trying times. Some of us believe that to be Almighty God, King of the Universe and most Holy. -This month we...