Source (book): "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Chapter 8, "A Little Bird Told Me [45]", Page 45.
By David Roper, Pastor, and regular and popular writer for Our Daily Bread.
By David Roper, Pastor, and regular and popular writer for Our Daily Bread.
PHOTO: Said the robin to the sparrow,
"I would really like to know,
Why these anxious human beings.
Rush about and worry so?"
Said the sparrow to the robin,
"Oh, I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me."
- Unknown
The silence of our summer evening was broken by the loud, persistent, and frantic "Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!" of mother robin. Not just any robin, mind you. This is our Robin, with four newly hatched young in her well-tended nest, which she has carefully crafted and anchored securely in one of the tall junipers (evergreen shrub) against our back fence.
As she sounded the alarm, Papa and I both popped up and hustled outside in our sleep togs (clothes) to see what had so ruffled Robin's feathers. Sure enough, we had an intruder. Through the gathering darkness, in the far corner of our backyard, we could see the threatening shape. There she crouched: The Cat!
Robin went on one dive bombing mission after another, swooping as close to the enemy as she dared and loudly scolding with each attack. But to no avail. This tried and tested method, which worked with lesser foes like the squirrels, was useless now. Cat stood her ground, seeming to be seeking the right moment to advance on the weak and vulnerable baby birds.
Then out of the night came Papa, wildly waving his arms, lurching and leaping forward like something out of Jurassic Park and bellowing, "Scat! Shoo! Get out of here!"
Cat held her position as long as she could. Then realizing the new troops were too much for her, she did the smart thing and hastily retreated back over the fence into the safety of her own yard.
With all the precious treasure of the nest secure once again, Robin calmed down and peace returned to our neighborhood. And just before I drifted off to sleep I wondered about what Robin might be thinking of the whole affair.
If Robin could talk, how would she relate what happened? Would she even be aware of where help had really come from? Did she know that Someone powerful who cared for her and her concerns had heard her cries for help and had rushed to her aid?
The next morning at the birdbath would she say something like this to the birds of her feather as they flocked together: "Boy, I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. Everything depended on me. I remembered all the articles I had read on assertiveness training and self-defense. I remembered reading The Little Engine That Could. I was terrified, but I reached way down inside myself to pull up the right stuff and started to go at that creature. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. For a while I was losing ground and the creature kept in coming. I was frantic and weak, but I kept up my harangue (rant). And then the strangest thing happened. Suddenly, the creature turned and jumped away in the other direction. It took me a minute to calm down and realize that the danger was gone. I guess I really am something and have what it takes to take care of any situation. I noticed my People standing near the corner of their house. I guess they were pretty impressed with me too."
Or would Robin greet her friends in the morning with a tale like this: "Boy I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. But I could see I was losing ground. I was no match for this enemy. Then I remembered Someone who owned the bush where I had my nest. I knew He had smiled at me and was delighted with my new family. I knew He was big - much bigger than the creature named Disaster. So I did the right thing. I cried for help. And do you know what? He answered my cry and He rushed to help me. He knew just what to do and how best to protect me. I am really glad I recognized I needed help and called. Now I know even more that He cares for me and is there for me. He doesn't expect me to always know what to do and to always be strong. I want to remember to give credit where credit is due and to say; 'Thanks, I needed that!' Last night I had a big scare but I also learned a big lesson."
Dear Grands,
This little bird taught me a big lesson too. From her I learned to call out for help to my heavenly Father when I feel weak and am facing something big and scary. I hope you will each do the same. Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in you even more that Papa delights in Robin.
With lots of love,
Nana
P.S. Have Mom or Dad read you Psalm 18:1-19 to see how this worked for someone else a long time ago.
"I would really like to know,
Why these anxious human beings.
Rush about and worry so?"
Said the sparrow to the robin,
"Oh, I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me."
- Unknown
The silence of our summer evening was broken by the loud, persistent, and frantic "Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!" of mother robin. Not just any robin, mind you. This is our Robin, with four newly hatched young in her well-tended nest, which she has carefully crafted and anchored securely in one of the tall junipers (evergreen shrub) against our back fence.
As she sounded the alarm, Papa and I both popped up and hustled outside in our sleep togs (clothes) to see what had so ruffled Robin's feathers. Sure enough, we had an intruder. Through the gathering darkness, in the far corner of our backyard, we could see the threatening shape. There she crouched: The Cat!
Robin went on one dive bombing mission after another, swooping as close to the enemy as she dared and loudly scolding with each attack. But to no avail. This tried and tested method, which worked with lesser foes like the squirrels, was useless now. Cat stood her ground, seeming to be seeking the right moment to advance on the weak and vulnerable baby birds.
Then out of the night came Papa, wildly waving his arms, lurching and leaping forward like something out of Jurassic Park and bellowing, "Scat! Shoo! Get out of here!"
Cat held her position as long as she could. Then realizing the new troops were too much for her, she did the smart thing and hastily retreated back over the fence into the safety of her own yard.
With all the precious treasure of the nest secure once again, Robin calmed down and peace returned to our neighborhood. And just before I drifted off to sleep I wondered about what Robin might be thinking of the whole affair.
If Robin could talk, how would she relate what happened? Would she even be aware of where help had really come from? Did she know that Someone powerful who cared for her and her concerns had heard her cries for help and had rushed to her aid?
The next morning at the birdbath would she say something like this to the birds of her feather as they flocked together: "Boy, I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. Everything depended on me. I remembered all the articles I had read on assertiveness training and self-defense. I remembered reading The Little Engine That Could. I was terrified, but I reached way down inside myself to pull up the right stuff and started to go at that creature. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. For a while I was losing ground and the creature kept in coming. I was frantic and weak, but I kept up my harangue (rant). And then the strangest thing happened. Suddenly, the creature turned and jumped away in the other direction. It took me a minute to calm down and realize that the danger was gone. I guess I really am something and have what it takes to take care of any situation. I noticed my People standing near the corner of their house. I guess they were pretty impressed with me too."
Or would Robin greet her friends in the morning with a tale like this: "Boy I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. But I could see I was losing ground. I was no match for this enemy. Then I remembered Someone who owned the bush where I had my nest. I knew He had smiled at me and was delighted with my new family. I knew He was big - much bigger than the creature named Disaster. So I did the right thing. I cried for help. And do you know what? He answered my cry and He rushed to help me. He knew just what to do and how best to protect me. I am really glad I recognized I needed help and called. Now I know even more that He cares for me and is there for me. He doesn't expect me to always know what to do and to always be strong. I want to remember to give credit where credit is due and to say; 'Thanks, I needed that!' Last night I had a big scare but I also learned a big lesson."
Dear Grands,
This little bird taught me a big lesson too. From her I learned to call out for help to my heavenly Father when I feel weak and am facing something big and scary. I hope you will each do the same. Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in you even more that Papa delights in Robin.
With lots of love,
Nana
P.S. Have Mom or Dad read you Psalm 18:1-19 to see how this worked for someone else a long time ago.
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Said the robin to the sparrow,
"I would really like to know,
Why these anxious human beings.
Rush about and worry so?"
Said the sparrow to the robin,
"Oh, I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me."
- Unknown
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Said the robin to the sparrow,
"I would really like to know,
Why these anxious human beings.
Rush about and worry so?"
Said the sparrow to the robin,
"Oh, I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me."
- Unknown
PHOTO: Sparrow and robin
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The silence of our summer evening was broken by the loud, persistent, and frantic "Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!" of mother robin. Not just any robin, mind you. This is our Robin, with four newly hatched young in her well-tended nest, which she has carefully crafted and anchored securely in one of the tall junipers (evergreen shrub) against our back fence.
As she sounded the alarm, Papa and I both popped up and hustled outside in our sleep togs (clothes) to see what had so ruffled Robin's feathers. Sure enough, we had an intruder. Through the gathering darkness, in the far corner of our backyard, we could see the threatening shape. There she crouched: The Cat!
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The silence of our summer evening was broken by the loud, persistent, and frantic "Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!" of mother robin. Not just any robin, mind you. This is our Robin, with four newly hatched young in her well-tended nest, which she has carefully crafted and anchored securely in one of the tall junipers (evergreen shrub) against our back fence.
As she sounded the alarm, Papa and I both popped up and hustled outside in our sleep togs (clothes) to see what had so ruffled Robin's feathers. Sure enough, we had an intruder. Through the gathering darkness, in the far corner of our backyard, we could see the threatening shape. There she crouched: The Cat!
PHOTO: Robin, with four newly hatched young in her well-tended nest, which she has carefully crafted and anchored securely in one of the tall junipers (evergreen shrub) against our back fence. The threatening shape. There she crouched: The Cat.
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Robin went on one dive bombing mission after another, swooping as close to the enemy as she dared and loudly scolding with each attack. But to no avail. This tried and tested method, which worked with lesser foes like the squirrels, was useless now. Cat stood her ground, seeming to be seeking the right moment to advance on the weak and vulnerable baby birds.
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Robin went on one dive bombing mission after another, swooping as close to the enemy as she dared and loudly scolding with each attack. But to no avail. This tried and tested method, which worked with lesser foes like the squirrels, was useless now. Cat stood her ground, seeming to be seeking the right moment to advance on the weak and vulnerable baby birds.
PHOTO: Robin went on one dive bombing mission after another, swooping as close to the enemy as she dared and loudly scolding with each attack. But to no avail. Cat stood her ground, seeming to be seeking the right moment to advance on the weak and vulnerable baby birds.
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Then out of the night came Papa, wildly waving his arms, lurching and leaping forward like something out of Jurassic Park and bellowing, "Scat! Shoo! Get out of here!"
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Then out of the night came Papa, wildly waving his arms, lurching and leaping forward like something out of Jurassic Park and bellowing, "Scat! Shoo! Get out of here!"
PHOTO: Then out of the night came Papa, wildly waving his arms, lurching and leaping forward like something out of Jurassic Park and bellowing, "Scat! Shoo! Get out of here!"
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Cat held her position as long as she could. Then realizing the new troops were too much for her, she did the smart thing and hastily retreated back over the fence into the safety of her own yard.
With all the precious treasure of the nest secure once again, Robin calmed down and peace returned to our neighborhood. And just before I drifted off to sleep I wondered about what Robin might be thinking of the whole affair.
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Cat held her position as long as she could. Then realizing the new troops were too much for her, she did the smart thing and hastily retreated back over the fence into the safety of her own yard.
With all the precious treasure of the nest secure once again, Robin calmed down and peace returned to our neighborhood. And just before I drifted off to sleep I wondered about what Robin might be thinking of the whole affair.
PHOTO: Just before I drifted off to sleep I wondered about what Robin might be thinking of the whole affair.
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If Robin could talk, how would she relate what happened? Would she even be aware of where help had really come from? Did she know that Someone powerful who cared for her and her concerns had heard her cries for help and had rushed to her aid?
The next morning at the birdbath would she say something like this to the birds of her feather as they flocked together: "Boy, I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
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If Robin could talk, how would she relate what happened? Would she even be aware of where help had really come from? Did she know that Someone powerful who cared for her and her concerns had heard her cries for help and had rushed to her aid?
The next morning at the birdbath would she say something like this to the birds of her feather as they flocked together: "Boy, I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
PHOTO: The next morning at the birdbath would she say something to the birds of her feather as they flocked together. Would she even be aware of where help had really come from? Did she know that Someone powerful who cared for her and her concerns had heard her cries for help and had rushed to her aid?
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"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. Everything depended on me. I remembered all the articles I had read on assertiveness training and self-defense. I remembered reading The Little Engine That Could. I was terrified, but I reached way down inside myself to pull up the right stuff and started to go at that creature. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. For a while I was losing ground and the creature kept in coming. I was frantic and weak, but I kept up my harangue (rant). And then the strangest thing happened. Suddenly, the creature turned and jumped away in the other direction. It took me a minute to calm down and realize that the danger was gone. I guess I really am something and have what it takes to take care of any situation. I noticed my People standing near the corner of their house. I guess they were pretty impressed with me too."
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"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. Everything depended on me. I remembered all the articles I had read on assertiveness training and self-defense. I remembered reading The Little Engine That Could. I was terrified, but I reached way down inside myself to pull up the right stuff and started to go at that creature. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. For a while I was losing ground and the creature kept in coming. I was frantic and weak, but I kept up my harangue (rant). And then the strangest thing happened. Suddenly, the creature turned and jumped away in the other direction. It took me a minute to calm down and realize that the danger was gone. I guess I really am something and have what it takes to take care of any situation. I noticed my People standing near the corner of their house. I guess they were pretty impressed with me too."
PHOTO: ". . . . . And then the strangest thing happened. Suddenly, the creature turned and jumped away in the other direction. It took me a minute to calm down and realize that the danger was gone. I guess I really am something and have what it takes to take care of any situation. I noticed my People standing near the corner of their house. I guess they were pretty impressed with me too."
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Or would Robin greet her friends in the morning with a tale like this: "Boy I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. But I could see I was losing ground. I was no match for this enemy. Then I remembered Someone who owned the bush where I had my nest. I knew He had smiled at me and was delighted with my new family. I knew He was big - much bigger than the creature named Disaster. So I did the right thing. I cried for help. And do you know what? He answered my cry and He rushed to help me. He knew just what to do and how best to protect me. I am really glad I recognized I needed help and called. Now I know even more that He cares for me and is there for me. He doesn't expect me to always know what to do and to always be strong. I want to remember to give credit where credit is due and to say; 'Thanks, I needed that!' Last night I had a big scare but I also learned a big lesson."
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Or would Robin greet her friends in the morning with a tale like this: "Boy I really had a scare last night. It was getting dark, and I made one last trip out to dig worms for the little ones. Just as I flew back toward home I noticed something was not right. Then I saw it. A big furry creature sneaking steadily toward my babies. Disaster on the move. Oh, I could see it coming!
"With my heart in my throat I knew I had to do something. I tried to intimidate the thing with loud, shrill sounds as I flew and fluttered in as close as I dared, then circled and flew back for another attack. But I could see I was losing ground. I was no match for this enemy. Then I remembered Someone who owned the bush where I had my nest. I knew He had smiled at me and was delighted with my new family. I knew He was big - much bigger than the creature named Disaster. So I did the right thing. I cried for help. And do you know what? He answered my cry and He rushed to help me. He knew just what to do and how best to protect me. I am really glad I recognized I needed help and called. Now I know even more that He cares for me and is there for me. He doesn't expect me to always know what to do and to always be strong. I want to remember to give credit where credit is due and to say; 'Thanks, I needed that!' Last night I had a big scare but I also learned a big lesson."
PHOTO: Or would Robin greet her friends in the morning with a tale like this: . . . . But I could see I was losing ground. I was no match for this enemy. Then I remembered Someone who owned the bush where I had my nest. I knew He had smiled at me and was delighted with my new family. I knew He was big - much bigger than the creature named Disaster. So I did the right thing. I cried for help. And do you know what? He answered my cry and He rushed to help me. He knew just what to do and how best to protect me. I am really glad I recognized I needed help and called. Now I know even more that He cares for me and is there for me. He doesn't expect me to always know what to do and to always be strong. I want to remember to give credit where credit is due and to say; 'Thanks, I needed that!' Last night I had a big scare but I also learned a big lesson."
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Dear Grands,
This little bird taught me a big lesson too. From her I learned to call out for help to my heavenly Father when I feel weak and am facing something big and scary. I hope you will each do the same. Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in you even more that Papa delights in Robin.
With lots of love,
Nana
P.S. Have Mom or Dad read you Psalm 18:1-19 to see how this worked for someone else a long time ago.
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Dear Grands,
This little bird taught me a big lesson too. From her I learned to call out for help to my heavenly Father when I feel weak and am facing something big and scary. I hope you will each do the same. Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in you even more that Papa delights in Robin.
With lots of love,
Nana
P.S. Have Mom or Dad read you Psalm 18:1-19 to see how this worked for someone else a long time ago.
PHOTO: This little bird taught me a big lesson too. From her I learned to call out for help to my heavenly Father when I feel weak and am facing something big and scary. I hope you will each do the same. Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in you even more that Papa delights in Robin.
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PHOTO: "Dear Lord, we learn to call out for help to our heavenly Father when we feel weak and am facing something big and scary.
We pray that everyone of us will each do the same.
Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in us even more than our earthly love-ones delight in us.
Lord, help us to join David in Psalm 18:1-19. This is a Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord rescued him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love you, O Lord, my strength.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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We pray that everyone of us will each do the same.
Our God will come rushing to help because He delights in us even more than our earthly love-ones delight in us.
Lord, help us to join David in Psalm 18:1-19. This is a Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord rescued him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love you, O Lord, my strength.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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Reflection - Number Our Days - A Little Bird Told Me
Source (book): "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Chapter 8, "A Little Bird Told Me [45]", Page 45.
By David Roper, Pastor, and regular and popular writer for Our Daily Bread.
Source (book): "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Chapter 8, "A Little Bird Told Me [45]", Page 45.
By David Roper, Pastor, and regular and popular writer for Our Daily Bread.
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"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
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Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html
"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
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"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
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Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
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Reference
[1] From "Teach Us to Number Our Days", Copyright © 2008 by David Roper, ISBN 978-981-11-7184-0, Chapter 8, "A Little Bird Told Me [45]", Page 45-50.
[45] This story was written by my wife, Carolyn, for our grandchildren and all God's Children. I couldn't resist including it.
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