Entries from January 2008

January 26, 2008

Singing the Word

I have rather belatedly decided on a few new years resolutions. A few weeks ago I was somewhat snickering at people who were making those temporary-just-do-it-to-feel-better-now sort of vows. I don’t like committing to something that I am going to give up on in a week.
But I have been provoked. First by some near friends [...]

January 23, 2008

The Wall is Down…

All I can say is that the order by President Mubarak to troops to “let them [palestinians from the gaza strip] come to eat and buy food and go back, as long as they are not carrying weapons”. Is just a little ridiculous, considering the state of the border.

January 23, 2008

God’s mercies are new every morning

Most mornings, my preferred Bible reading is the psalms. They make my heart come alive, and I love the ‘waking up’ feeling in my spirit, as I digest these beautiful portions of scripture. Today I read Psalm 106, which is primarily about Israel going astray and God’s relentless pursuit of her. I think it must [...]

January 19, 2008

Everyone together now…

“Oy this Blog needs to be updated…”
 I know. I agree, and I am entirely for having an updated blog. However, my creative energies often get depleted by teaching 3&4’s once a week and high schoolers twice a week. Excuses aside, I am going to put forth the effort to update this blog twice a week! [...]