Category Archives: Faith

I Am In Heaven Now Mommy – A poem influenced by the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting

Mommy please don’t cry Or even ask why I had to die. And please don’t be sad, Not everyone’s bad, No need to get mad. *                    *                * We were having fun Then he came with his gun, And we … Continue reading

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When Madmen Violate Our Kids Sanctuary

It really seems as though madness comes out around Christmas and today is just another proof of that assumption.  Two heavily armed men in their twenties, entered an elementary school and allegedly killed 27 people, most of them kids. What … Continue reading

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The Power of Prayer

As a Christian, I often converse with God on issues that I have no control over.  Because my prayers are usually of thanksgiving, when I do ask for something, I do so with the conviction that it will be answered … Continue reading

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Kids and Church

In our efforts to rehabilitate (For lack of a better word) our Foster Son, we encourage him to take part in all family activities. Strongly encourage him.  One such activity is attending church. We try to make it to church … Continue reading

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The reason for the season

With all the gifts buying and the over sampled Christmas songs, it is easy to forget the reason we are celebrating.  For some of us it is just another holiday and for businesses, another chance to exploit consumers’ greed.  This … Continue reading

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He sees you when you are sleeping…

It’s that time of year again.  The time when the jolly man ‘shows’ up and repay good deeds with gifts of toys for the little ones.  Now this is an often discussed topic.  Should we continue to ‘lie’ to our … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer with a unique twist

I really love this: “Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Yes? Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying. But — you called ME! Called you? No, I didn’t call you.. I’m praying. Our Father who art in Heaven. There — you did … Continue reading

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Touching Moment

Yesterday evening, I took my 3-year-old with me to volunteer at a Nursing Home.  I usually go there and sing with the residents at least once a month.  The boys are a hit when I take them, especially when Mikhail … Continue reading

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Why Me Lord?

I AM BLESSED!  Yes, very blessed.  All around me, there is pain, suffering, disappointments, loneliness , you name it. Just talk to your friends or watch the news at any given time and you will see what I mean. In … Continue reading

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