Thursday, May 26, 2011. Obedience - Decision or Law? The root word for obey in Hebrew is shama which also means hearing. In the case of Abraham who heard and hearkened to God, shama can mean to obey. Listen to my words and obey me. Since obedience is a conduct and may be observed, when we obey we give the only possible evidence that we believe in God. Also, in reality it is the persuasion of truth that results in faith. In summary, the word obey is not negative or bad.

Saturday, September 30, 2017. 4310 SW Macadam Ave,. As he chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for the first time. The interfaith group told me I was the first chanting Buddhist to participate in their actions. I felt like I was continuing the transmission started by Nichiren over 700 years ago.

So, I struggle, like we all do. This is my blog about the trials and tribulations of being a professional writer - both on the page and off. Pain in the Cass comes to your EMAIL! Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Originally published by The Shelbyville Free Press on 11-16-15.

Lesson 50, Reason 500 and the End of the Project. One full year after I began this project, it is time to finish it. In the process of trying to identify 500 reasons to take stock and give thanks in 365 days, I have found gratitude, humility, peace and hope once again. I have come full circle and accomplished what I set out to accomplish. I am proud of this.

Here is where I share some of the things that catch my interest as I journey through life. Thursday, February 27, 2014. A John Denver Frame of Mind. I love all these lines. They make me feel happy, wistful and sad all at the same time. I remember those days when my daughters were little and I was the one with supper on the stove.

Information, inspiration, exploration for writers by the author of Freelancing for Newspapers. Take your notebook on a writing vacation. Getting away from the Internet. My imagination is still toying with that picture, which I would not have seen from my desk at home. You might want to play with it, too? Why was she drinking champagne alone at noon in an expensive restaurant at the beach? See you in September.

Catharine Bramkamp - Writing Coach - Go from Newbie to Known. Giveaway ends August 29, 2015. There is nothing more satisfying than writing a book, either fiction or non fiction. As a writing coach, I help you take what you have to create the book you need. Do you want to be a real author and demonstrate that you are the authority in your field? How do I know? .

Literary nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and the occasional rant. I tried a writing challenge on the site, ReadWave. You want to buy food? I pointed him toward the line to place an order. To buy his family something to eat.

Dad on his wedding day. I could hear voices and laughter inside the house when the door swung open.