National Shrine of the Little Flower

	Saint Therese “The Little Flower” Her thoughts and words about…Love of God I know of one means only by which to attain to perfection: LOVE Let us love, since our heart is made for nothing else. Sometimes I seek another word to express Love, but in this land of exile the word which begins and ends (St. Augustine) is quite incapable of rendering the vibrations of the soul; we must then adhere to this simple and only word: TO LOVE But on whom shall our poor heart lavish its love? Who shall be found that is great enough to be the recipient of its treasures? Will a human being know how to comprehend them, and above all will he be able to repay? There exists but one Being capable of comprehending love; it is Jesus; He alone can give us back infinitely more than we shall ever give to him. Letter to her cousin, Marie Guerin Source: The Letter and Writing Source: Picture by Jeff Source: National Shrine of the Little Flower Source: Background Tables Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Child’s Prayer

	Lord in heaven, please listen to all those who are praying to you now. Those who are sad and crying, those who have lost friends and family. Those who are alone and frightened. Help them to remember, that you are there and you are listening. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Source: Beliefnet Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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A Night Of Hope with Joel & Victoria from Conseco Fieldhouse

	This is a video posted on Facebook by Joel Osteen Ministries titled Indianapolis Event as a preview of what tonight's event will be about. Here is a video title An Interview with Joel Osteen and this is the summary from the page: He pastors the largest church in America and he's in Indianapolis getting ready for a non-denominational celebration of inspiration and hope. Fanchon stinger had a chance to sit down with Joel Osteen and talked about some of the biggest stories making news and causing controversy here in Central Indiana. Here is a tweet that VictoriaOsteen made from Twitter: See you tonight at Conseco for our #ANIGHTOFHOPE! Post your pics and tweet. For more info, go here: http://ow.ly/2CsSi Source: Picture from Joel's site Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Weathering the Storm: A Prayer

	Father God, Today I am afraid. I look around me at this world that is changing so fast and I feel lost like a small boat in the midst of a storm. I am not built to weather the battering waves or the howling wind. So I wait now in your presence. You spoke the oceans and the four winds into being. You threw the stars in the sky and separated the sea from dry land. You took the hand of Peter who was sinking into the depths of the water and walked him to safety. I choose now to fix my eyes on you and not on the storm. I settle my heart on your love and not on the current that threatens to pull me under. Thank you that you are my firm anchor even through the darkest night, Amen Source: Written by Sheila Walsh Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Joel Osteen’s Fourth of July Message

	On this beautiful Sunday “Joel Osteen’s 4th of July Message” is a repeat titled You Are Blessed and Cannot Be Cursed! Clicking the link will take you to my notes and what I wrote the last time I watched and listened to his broadcast. This is the information from This Week’s Message page about today’s broadcast titled You Are Blessed and Cannot Be Cursed by Joel Osteen: You are a person of destiny. Before you were even born, God already had a purpose and plan for your life. A lot of people think that because of the way they were raised, the environment they are from, or what they've done in their past disqualifies them from God's blessings and are unable to move forward into their destiny. But understand, your past and heredity cannot stop you from God's blessings and destiny; God's blessings and calling override any curse. You may not be able to choose where you were born or how you were raised, but you can choose to walk in God's blessings and fulfill your God-given purpose. What God has blessed, no person can curse. When you understand God's great love for you and that nothing has the power to stop His plan for your life, there is real freedom! My God Bless America on this 4th of July Sunday and always! Source: This Week's Message by Joel Osteen Source: Picture from Joel's downloads Page Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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A Historic Night of Hope with Joel & Victoria at Dodger Stadium

	Click Here to watch the Live Webcast from Dodger Stadium with Joel & Victoria tonight at 7PM PT April 24th, 2010 This is from the Joel Osteen Live Webcast page: A Historic Night of Hope and Celebration God is giving us an opportunity to present the Good News of the Gospel at one of the most historic ballparks in Major League Baseball. We are thrilled beyond measure to share the message of Jesus Christ and of His hope and plan for your life on this very famous field. Friends, God has a dream for you! He wishes that above all else you would flourish and prosper in Him. We want you to get a new vision for your life and know that God wants to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond all that you could ever ask, imagine, or think! We have seen God work in extraordinary ways in lives around the world through our Night of Hope Events, and we are anticipating great things in your life during this event. Source: Writing from Live Webcast with Joel Osteen Source: Picture from Site Collection Images Wallpaper Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Good Friday: Stations of the Cross

	Stations of the Cross Opening Prayer: Mercifully assist me, O Lord God of my salvation, that I may remember with joy the mighty acts whereby you have given me life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. First Station: Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at the hands of sinners and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of his cross and find it the way of life and peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Second Station: Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us courage to take up our cross and follow him; who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. Third Station: Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to be served but to serve: Bless all who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may minister in his name to the suffering, the friendless, and the needy; for the love of him who laid down his life for us, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Fourth Station: Teach your church, O Lord, to mourn the sins of which it is guilty, and to repent and forsake them; that, by your pardoning grace, the results of our iniquities may not be visited upon our children and our children's children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Fifth Station: O God, your Son chose the path which led to pain before joy and the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Sixth Station: O God, your Son chose the path which led to pain before joy and the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Seventh Station: O God, you have your only Son to suffer death o the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, so that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen. Eighth Station: Prayer: O God, your blessed Son was laid in a tomb in a garden, and rested on the Sabbath day. Grant that we who have been buried with him in the waters of baptism may find our perfect rest in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. This is from last year’s entry titled The Passion on Good Friday!: These are my previous posts on Good Friday 2007 and in 2008 Good Friday! And I also like this Saint Gregory's Easter Prayer, but I find today a very humbling experience. To think: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 This is what I said in Prayer for Trust in Jesus, “Jesus gave up His life for our sins; it is the least we can do is trust in Him!” I could go on and on with trying to convey my thoughts and feelings today. Never really feeling like I’ve accomplished telling you exactly what this day makes me feel like. In conclusion: Be Blessed with Love, Hope, Joy, Peace and Happiness to you and yours on this Good Friday! Picture Source: Unknown Source: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Source: Beliefnet Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Palm Sunday

	What is Palm Sunday? The Coming of Zion's King Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. I will take away the chariots from Ephraim and the war-horses from Jerusalem, and the battle bow will be broken. He will proclaim peace to the nations. His rule will extend from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. Zechariah 9:9-10 Source: Picture from Wikipedia Source: Scripture from BibleGateway Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Hanukkah Menorah Picture and Prayer

	The Prayer We light these lights for the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your holy priests. During all eight days of Hanukkah these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make ordinary use of them except for to look at them in order to express thanks and praise to Your great Name for your miracles, Your wonders and Your salvations. This is one of the blessings over the candles and it is an Ashkenazic version in English above. I liked the prayer and it is one of the of the many Jewish prayers and blessings said at this time of Hanukkah. Today I’m posting this “Hanukkah Menorah Picture and Prayer” so that I’ll understand a little more about this holiday. Hanukkah: “is also known as the Festival of Lights.” Which “is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt”. The Menorah: or “Hanukkah lamp is, strictly speaking, a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day holiday of Hanukkah, as opposed to the seven-branched menorah used in the ancient Temple or as a symbol.” Happy Hanukkah! Praise be to God! Source: Picture from Sathya Sai Baba Source: Background Table Source: Wikipedia Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Prayer for Autumn Days

	God of the seasons, there is a time for everything; there is a time for dying and a time for rising. We need courage to enter into the transformation process. God of autumn, the trees are saying goodbye to their green, letting go of what has been. We, too, have our moments of surrender, with all their insecurity and risk. Help us to let go when we need to do so. God of fallen leaves lying in colored patterns on the ground, our lives have their own patterns. As we see the patterns of our own growth, may we learn from them. God of misty days and harvest moon nights, there is always the dimension of mystery and wonder in our lives. We always need to recognize your power-filled presence. May we gain strength from this. God of harvest wagons and fields of ripened grain, many gifts of growth lie within the season of our surrender. We must wait for harvest in faith and hope. Grant us patience when we do not see the blessings. God of geese going south for another season, your wisdom enables us to know what needs to be left behind and what needs to be carried into the future. We yearn for insight and vision. God of flowers touched with frost and windows wearing white designs, may your love keep our hearts from growing cold in the empty seasons. God of life, you believe in us, you enrich us, you entrust us with the freedom to choose life. For all this, we are grateful. Author Unknown Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Prayer for the New Year

	Hear us, O never-failing Light, Lord our God, our only Light, the Fountain of Light, the Light of your angels, thrones, dominions, principalities, powers, and of all the beings of this world; you have created the light of your saints, the bright cloud of witnesses around us. May our souls be your lamps, kindled and illumined by you. May they shine and burn with your truth, and never go out in darkness and ashes. May we be your dwelling, shining from you, shining in you; may we shine and our light never fail; may we worship you always. May we be kindled brightly and never extinguished. Being filled with Christ’s splendor, may we shine within, so that the gloom of sin is cleared away, and the light of everlasting life abides within us. Amen. Mozarabic, 700 A.D. Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by HotProfileGraphics Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Christmas Prayer

	Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus, that we may share in the song of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, and worship of the wise men. Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts. May the Christmas morning make us happy to be Thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen. Robert Louis Stevenson Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Grateful to be Alive!

	Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful. Source: Buddha Quotes Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Lonely & Depressed

	For the Lonely and Depressed God bless all who are battling those inner demons of depression, loneliness, unworthiness, and hopelessness. Shine Your warm Heavenly Light down upon all of us, Lord, who are looking for our soul mates. Guide us to find peace, happiness, and contentment in our lives and within ourselves. Amen. Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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The Best Classroom in the World!

	I've learned... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day. I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world. I've learned..... That being kind is more important than being right. I've learned... That you should never say no to a gift from a child. I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way. I've learned ... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class. I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts. I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds. I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher. I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss. I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I've learned... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away. I've learned..... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them. I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life. I've learned... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it. I've learned. That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done. To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND. I received this Email today from RockyBear and I edited the picture, which had these words at the bottom: The Mountains in life are sometimes hard to climb. But always know I am by your side. I just loved receiving this Email with these words in it and the life's lessons to be learned in its message. I just couldn't resist posting this because I wanted to share these beautiful thoughts with all of you. Source: Written by Unknown Source: Picture by Experience Project Greeting Card Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Prayer for Peace

	Heal my wounded heart. Grant me the courage to change my heart. Let Peace live in my heart. Fill me with compassion for those suffering in war. Help me care for those in war. Help me bring Peace to those in war. Help me stop wars. Help soldiers stop wars. Help leaders stop wars. Fill me with Peace and Justice. Help me to work for Peace with Justice. Let there be Peace with Justice among all peoples. Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture Unknown Claim for Link Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Help Us Remember

	Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with her children. Help us to remember that the pierced, tattooed, disinterested young man who can't make change correctly is a worried 19-year-old college student, balancing his apprehension over final exams with his fear of not getting his student loans for next semester. Remind us, Lord, that the scary looking bum, begging for money in the same spot every day (who really ought to get a job!) is a slave to addictions that we can only imagine in our worst nightmares. Help us to remember that the old couple walking annoyingly slow through the store aisles and blocking our shopping progress are savoring this moment, knowing that, based on the biopsy report she got back last week, this will be the last year that they go shopping together. Heavenly Father, remind us each day that, of all the gifts you give us, the greatest gift is love. It is not enough to share that love with those we hold dear. Open our hearts not to just those who are close to us, but to all humanity. Let us be slow to judge and quick to forgive, show patience, empathy and love. Author Unknown Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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In Praise of God

	You are holy, Lord, the only God, and Your deeds are wonderful. You are strong. You are great. You are the Most High. You are Almighty. You, Holy Father are King of heaven and earth. You are Three and One, Lord God, all Good. You are Good, all Good, supreme Good, Lord God, living and true. You are love. You are wisdom. You are humility. You are endurance. You are rest. You are peace. You are joy and gladness. You are justice and moderation. You are all our riches, and You suffice for us. You are beauty. You are gentleness. You are our protector. You are our guardian and defender. You are our courage. You are our haven and our hope. You are our faith, our great consolation. You are our eternal life, Great and Wonderful Lord, God Almighty, Merciful Saviour. Author: St. Francis of Assisi Source: Beliefnet Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Springtime Prayer

	For flowers that bloom about our feet, For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet, For song of bird, and hum of bee, For all things fair we hear or see, Father in heaven, we thank Thee! For blue of stream and blue of sky, For pleasant shade of branches high, For fragrant air and cooling breeze, For beauty of the blooming trees, Father in heaven, we thank Thee! Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson Source: Beliefnet Yesterday when I wrote Spring Has Sprung! I felt it failed to capture the true nature of Spring Time in Michigan. We had snow last night and I took this picture because this is more like the way the Tulips look today. I like this Springtime Prayer so I included it with the realistic picture of Spring. Source: Background Table Source: Picture by Jeff Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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St. Gregory's Easter Prayer

	It is only right, with all the powers of our heart and mind, to praise You Father and Your Only-Begotten Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ: Dear Father, by Your wondrous condescension of Loving-Kindness toward us, Your servants, You gave up Your Son. Dear Jesus You paid the debt of Adam for us to the Eternal Father by Your Blood poured forth in Loving-Kindness. You cleared away the darkness of sin by Your magnificent and radiant Resurrection. You broke the bonds of death and rose from the grave as a Conqueror. You reconciled Heaven and earth. Our life had no hope of Eternal Happiness before You redeemed us. Your Resurrection has washed away our sins, restored our innocence and brought us joy. How inestimable is the tenderness of Your Love! We pray You, Lord, to preserve Your servants in the peaceful enjoyment of this Easter happiness. We ask this through Jesus Christ Our Lord, Who lives and reigns with God The Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. Author: St. Gregory Source: Beliefnet Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Thy Word for a Light

	Lord, thou hast given us thy Word for a light to shine upon our path; grant us so to meditate on that Word, and to follow its teaching, that we may find in it the light that shines more and more until the perfect day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jerome Source: Beliefnet Source: Background Table Source: Picture by Jeff Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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God Bless America!

	Prayer for the Nation Our Father and Our God, we praise You for Your goodness to our nation, giving us blessings far beyond what we deserve. Yet we know all is not right with America. We deeply need a moral and spiritual renewal to help us meet the many problems we face. Convict us of sin. Help us to turn to You in repentance and faith. Set our feet on the path of Your righteousness and peace. We pray today for our nation's leaders. Give them the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it. You have said, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." May this be a new era for America, as we humble ourselves and acknowledge You alone as our Savior and Lord. This we pray in Your holy name, Amen. Billy Graham Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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Open Our Minds and Hearts

	Open Our Minds and Hearts I pray that we may at all times keep our minds open to new ideas and shun dogma; that we may grow in our understanding of the nature of all living beings and our connectedness with the natural world; that we may become ever more filled with generosity of spirit and true compassion and love for all life... I pray that we may learn the peace that comes with forgiving and the strength we gain in loving; that we may learn to take nothing for granted in this life; that we may learn to see and understand with our hearts; that we may learn to join in our being. Source: Jane Goodall Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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A Father's Prayer

	This is the best dowry of hopes, wishes and prayers I would be able to offer: May God give you the grace of wit and wisdom to understand that rainbows are only the result of showers, dust, and hope. May you always have joy in the morning and trust in the evening and may your sorrows be short and without scars. May your lives have a spirit neither bent by belligerence nor broken by failure; may you simply love each other. May you share with each other spring flowers, dirty dishes, music, rain, death, mushrooms, a measure of boredom, strawberries, and God. May that God never make you immune to the wonderful afflictions of real love, making you instead farsighted to each other's faults, tongue-tied to criticism, and short of memory to petty hurts and slights. May God provide the confidence and serenity that comes only from the assurance of each other's fidelity and the tolerance, as years go by, of wrinkles and gray hairs, short tempers, curlers, and Monday mornings. May no one steal from you laughter at the top of the stairs or giggles and whispers in a dark room. May you keep a hunger for each other, the appetite to taste tomorrow, and deep knowledge of and devotion to your past, heritage and families. May you perpetuate trust, the radiation of vitality, kind answers to sharp questions and sharp humor to unkind attitudes. May your fights be fierce and short, and may each truce be warm and long and held in each other's arms before the sun comes up. May you walk with wise men, sing loud songs at late hours, share secrets, have healthy children, and provide smiles for lonesome strangers and prayers for those without hope. May you never forget small things; smiles, birthdays, holding hands, family, old friends, the neglected, and the simplicity of saying please and thank you. May you keep a warm, generous, and happy house where love is the insulation and God is present. May your children be friends of God's child, Jesus. May your union bring a smile to the face of the Holy Spirit and may he live in your pots and pans, in your hope and aspirations. Source: Author Unknown Source: Beliefnet Source: Picture by Jeff Source: Background Table Thanks for Listening, Jeff

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