https://www.emilymunday.co.uk/c2y6uwnew Yesterday, I spoke about the various Ring-Bearers of the Silmarillion, the Hobbit, and the Trilogy of the Rings. I mentioned that Tom Bombadil is an exception to the stories of those who handled the Dark Ring. He was apparently not in the least … [Continue reading]
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Gollum, Sméagol, is one of the more interesting characters in The Hobbit, and then in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. He shows up over and over. But, he is also a very tragic figure. He ends up burnt to death in Mount Doom, never having managed to … [Continue reading]
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The Helping Hand by Iskander1989 on DeviantArt I like going to art sites in order to see what people are doing in the creative realm. Note: I also like reading, both for entertainment and to enjoy a well-crafted tale. There are challenges to going … [Continue reading]
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https://municion.org/76pgoamsqh2 Above is an image of an old tract that I have not seen for years. It mimics the USA $100 bill, with enough changes that it cannot get the user into trouble. If you look close on the front of the tract, you will see that it cites 2 Corinthians 13:5, … [Continue reading]
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https://www.wefairplay.org/2025/03/11/2sem6gqrh At that time, the Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather; for the sky is red.' And in the morning, 'It will be … [Continue reading]
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https://yourartbeat.net/2025/03/11/ko4h0qnrvd8 The deep heart cry is to have people who: really listen, are a safe place to be, love, accept without strings, and practice healthy touch. -- Jerrolynn Hockenhull, Ed.D. Notice the part about healthy touch. This is an often overlooked part of who we … [Continue reading]
The video included with this blog is 13 minutes long. It is worth watching. Watch it with your children and grandchildren, if you have either. It is a Veggietales video that will bless your heart. Who are you? Who am I? That is a question that we do … [Continue reading]
The old way to become a priest or pastor was to be called when one was young. You know, the child who was called early, who grew up in high school knowing he wanted to be a minister, who went to college and seminary. Roman Catholics, in particular, … [Continue reading]
When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul It is well With my soul It is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, … [Continue reading]
We are created in the image of God. All Christians agree on that. Now, after that there are disagreements as to whether the image of God is present, but damaged; whether the image is undamaged, but it is the likeness that needs to be brought back, … [Continue reading]
