Monthly Archives: April 2018

Hebrew Proverbs: Wisdom Words

Posted on April 11, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Golden Rule Years ago, I studied Hebrew scripture to see if there were any hidden codes buried beneath the words. This is known as Gematria. Sometimes, the text itself will hint at the number(s) involved. That means the message … Continue reading →

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On the Road (to Emmaus) Again

Posted on April 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

How Did They Not Recognize Him? In our Faith and Science group, another question has come up which might shed some light on this mystery. In the Garden of Gethsemane, how do the Gospel writers know what Jesus prayed while … Continue reading →

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The Feeling of Abandonment

Posted on April 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

We All Have Our Crosses to Bear Do you know why atheists feel justified in saying that there is no God? Because even Jesus, dying on the cross, called out to Him, and He didn’t come to Jesus’ rescue. Abandonment … Continue reading →

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Ready Player One: Easter Egg Hunt

Posted on April 8, 2018 by cdsmiller17

They’re all in his mind We finally went to see this movie (and yes, it is a movie) last night. I can now see why ‘purists’ (those who read the book first) would not particularly like the way the story … Continue reading →

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Niagara Falls Through the Years

Posted on April 7, 2018 by cdsmiller17

1963 1977 1982   2010 2013 2017

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Flags

Posted on April 6, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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W R Best Grade 8 School Trip – May 1964

Posted on April 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Guess where? Bridge to Hull over Ottawa River Peace Tower view of Ottawa Champlain Lookout in the Gatineau Hills Mackenzie King’s cottage My friends Ena and Dennis: the beginning of their lifelong friendship.

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Did James Earl Ray Kill MLK Jr?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Or Was He Just the Patsy? We always breathe a collective sigh of relief when the ‘bad guys’ are caught after some atrocious event, such as the assassination of a prominent person. Such was the effect of James Earl Ray … Continue reading →

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DNA: Family History

Posted on April 3, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Meeting our Grandparents My sister Anne has decided to have her DNA tested through Ancestry. Because she and I only share our mother, her results will only be useful to her family tree research. So, will I ‘bite the bullet’ … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

Posted on April 2, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Damned For All Time/Blood Money It wasn’t me that picked up the similarity, it was Susan. I think I’ve probably heard it too many times, starting with the 1970 concept LP. Last night NBC broadcast the show on Easter Sunday, … Continue reading →

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