Come On Up To The House (acoustic, Sarah Jarosz)

Hello Grafted In Reader,

Much of this post is going to return to the original intent for this blog, and that was to help those of us who profess faith recognize that we are sons and daughters of the Jewish Patriarch, Abraham, or Avraham if you prefer. So what, you ask.
Jesus or Yeshua says he did not come to start a new faith, religion, but he came to fill the Torah, law, full of meaning by his living example. So, as a result of his birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection, many of us believe that we are grafted into the people of Israel as Spiritual citizens. That means, We - of the nations, existing outside of the physical nation of Israel. Hebrews, Jewish men and women, boys and girls, are not grafted into Christianity, nor have they been shoved off the planet and out of God's desire. We who are non-Jews by ethnicity and faith are grafted into them by the mercy and favor of God!

I recently have been having discussion with a friend about the 16th century reformation, Martin Luther, his quotes seen by many to be either antisemitic or anti-Judaism, calls for reconciliation and forgiveness by the church, or by both the church and Judaism or modern God-fearers, etc etc.

There are three distinct articles I would like to invite you to read along with me. They will take a good afternoon if done at one sitting.
- https://www.caspari.com Mishkan Issue Sixty-two. In PDF.
- https://juicyecumenicism.com Article: Why I Defend and Support Israel As an Anglican Bishop

- - https://concordiatheology.org Article: Preaching Romans 11: Israel and Promises - 2011/08

I especially recommend of the three, the title, Why I Defend and Support Israel As an Anglican Bishop. Each and all three are informative and food for considerable thought! The authors are either Jewish in empathy or ethnicity, respectively. In many parts of the world, anti-Judaism is on the rise and there is a newer brand of antisemitism as well. Ask yourself this question,
Are the men and women of the Bible Spiritually my relatives?

Your answer will determine where you stand on the grafted in ideology. Let me know, OK.
We will return to health topics next post.
Until next visit during the month of Elul, (September) God's presence be with you.

Mellow Rock
David C. Russell, Author

Please Hear Me Out

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Couple things on this warm August 13, 2019 in my corner of blog land.

Are you a fan or have you ever read any of the Best American Short Stories, series? Evidently, these have been in production every year since 1915.

I am going to sample the annual one from 1984 which is in audio form for those of us with vision impairments through the Talking Book Program. I hope to read more of these on my iPad or computer. Share your opinion via a comment, okay?

While we are discussing hearing and things heard, this one is new to me that was posted in the current "Housecall" Mayo Clinic newsletter:
Proponents of ear stapling claim that the staples stimulate a pressure point that controls appetite, leading to weight loss. Small surgical staples are placed into the inner cartilage of each ear. The staples can be left in place for several weeks or even months.
Although some studies suggest that acupuncture can reduce appetite, ear stapling hasn't been proved effective for weight loss. And the largely unregulated practice of ear stapling can be dangerous if done in unsanitary conditions or by an untrained practitioner.

Personally, I would not want anything stapled on my anatomy..

It has been a while since we have talked about anything related to our faith heritage, so next post, I will bring something of interest to the figurative table.

Meantime, Kevod Yeheveh, His presence surround us.

Mellow Rock
David C. Russell, Author

Just Some Facts For You

Hello Grafted In Readers,

Today is August 7 in my corner of blog land. If you know Jeannine Russell, wish her a happy birthday for me! It is coming up soon.

This post we are going to talk a little about reactions or allergies to aspirin. Also, a couple facts from the nation of our faith in G-d, Israel, which the mainline church in north america basically spurns.

Aspirin
According to the Mayo Clinic and others, many over-the-counter medicines include aspirin as one of their ingredients. It is more common than not for people to have some type of reaction to aspirin. The reaction does not mean you have a given condition, but it may be worth a consult with your healthcare provider.

Reactions include: itchy skin, runny nose, hives, or chronic hives also called urticaria, swelling in the tongue, lips or face, respiratory issues.

Some Facts Concerning Israel

- Government statistics according to resources indicate nearly 25 percent of Israel's population are impoverished. These may be minimum wage earners, partially disabled persons, part-time employed, single parents.
- About 75 percent of the Israeli population observe Passover or attend a Seder.
- Some observant Jews, refrain from getting a haircut for seven weeks between Passover and the feast of Shavuot or Pentecost.

Reading and Writing
I just began a novel based on the later life of the late F. Scott Fitzgerald titled, West Of Sunset, author Stewart ONan. It is quite entertaining.

I am working on a major story for Owl Canyon Press anthology contest, and am planning to publish a short article about poverty in Israel in a local newspaper later this summer.

Until next visit, Kevod Yeheveh, His presence be with you and yours.

Mellow Rock
David C. Russell, Author