grafted in and on the journey

Hello Grafted In Readers, Today is Monday, November 25 in my corner of blog land. How goes it? We are headed into that time of year known as the holiday season. Faith practices observe special occasions over the next four to six weeks before we head into a new year, 2020. People in general internationally may celebrate things relative to this time of year. It also may bring up unfinished business, unresolved hurts, unresolved personal goals, etc etc. I don't have or provide answers to quickly fix the above, but the Mayo Clinic folk recommend something called patience. There are three ways, according to them, that we can produce more patience in our life. I would add, pray, and learn patience through struggle with the every day. That seems to be the Biblical method. The Mayo Clinic method for learning patience is in three ways: - MBSR, mind-based stress reduction to improve those brain areas concerned with emotion. Often taught in six-to-eight week public courses. - Medi...

Hello Grafted In Readers, Today is Thursday, November 21 in my corner of blog land. I just finished typing an article for the freelance service whom employ me part-time. It was about a man who has 25 years of service in the US Military and in 2008, started his own global risk management company. One hallmark of this guy is his willingness to do the "menial tasks" to keep the office running comfortably. He is about service as is his company and products. For Spiritual growth, I have been a subscriber to Hebrew Word Study by one Chaim ben Torah. The latest article is posted below for you to consider. If you have a faith practice, what does "holy" mean to you? Most mainline churches lip these words as part of Christianees but spend little time knowing the meaning from Hebrew and Greek. Do enjoy this reflection, and drop by often to see this post or past posts.Thanks! ---------- HEBREW WORD STUDY – AN INVITATION – QADESH קדש   Qop Daleth Shin Isaiah 6:2-4:  “...

Hello Grafted In Readers, Today is November 11 in my corner of blog land. Here, we are expecting a major snowfall of anywhere from four to eight inches in the next few hours. How exciting! I mentioned in a recent post that I would like your thoughts and prayers for my aging father's health. Though somewhat stable, it is in decline, and he is currently receiving Hospice care in his home. As his siblings, we are all monitoring this as best we can, though one lives 10 minutes away from him and the rest of us are several hundred miles away. As God would provide, the Mayo Clinic newsletter, Housecall, has a timely guide for caring at a distance. The highlights include: - Educate yourself about their illness, aging, etc. - Research available services including respite care or daily home care. - Manage the phone calls and communications concerning medical and insurance issues. - Have the recipient's bills forwarded, or pay online if need be. - Research care facilities in th...

Hello Grafted in Reader, Today is November 5, 2019 in my corner of blog land. In brief: - My dad is receiving palliative (comfort) care from hospice at his home in another state. Please pray with us for wisdom to make decisions that are best for him and all concerned. - This post I will highlight a couple health matters and also recommend a lengthy article for those interested in faith heritage. Eyes Remember the Jackson Brown song, Dr. My Eyes? The Mayo Clinic newsletter, Housecall, reports Artificial Tears applied to the eyes may help reduce dryness that occurs with aging, or other health factors including those environmental. These are available at most pharmacies as over the counter eyedrops. Blood pressure readings can vary between your arms. If this is so, google what this may indicate? Example Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Faith Heritage There are several online documents that address faith matters as they relate to antisemitism or anti-Jewish teaching ...