Tag Archives: Christianity

Dickens Christmas Has Arrived

Posted on December 7, 2019 by annetbell

According to the Skaneateles NY Chamber of Commerce as many as 20,000 people visit each year for Dickens. Many of these visitors, in turn, help support the local economy by buying at the shops filled with unique gifts and eat … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Posted on October 17, 2019 by annetbell

g A parable is a teaching tool explaining a moral or lesson. Jesus used this method repeatedly in the New Testament, in fact, 65 times in the Gospels. The Parable of the Good Samaritan is an illustration of Christ teaching … Continue reading →

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Modi, Texas and Trump

Posted on September 19, 2019 by annetbell

On a previous trip to  America, the two strong leaders met and appeared quite amicable. My friend Page sent me this article below from the Washington Post this morning. She had visited India during college and also knows my love … Continue reading →

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Order of the Day-June 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2019 by annetbell

Here it is in black and white, the order of the day given to each heroic warier in the wee hours of June 6, 1944. George, my brother, was to parachute at 1:30 AM. The waves of men storming the … Continue reading →

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Normandy Church . . . . Loving Your Neighbor

Posted on June 3, 2019 by annetbell

The Scars Of Angoville-Au-Plain    – February 15, 2014 by  “The scars of Angoville-au-Plain” Postcard match.  This peaceful beach has seen so much. On our way to the vast beaches by Les Gougins in Manche, just north of Utah Beach, we took a small … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 23, 2018 by annetbell

British and German soldiers lay down their guns to sing Christmas carols on December 25, 1914. How could this happen?  Pope Benedict XV encouraged a Christmas truce but the idea was rejected.  But the Christmas miracle began on Christmas Eve … Continue reading →

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The Widow’s Mite

Posted on May 24, 2016 by annetbell

“Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small … Continue reading →

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” Your Name “

Posted on March 25, 2016 by annetbell

  Joe Wilson Gospel Choir For my dear friend, Paul MacDonald on this  Good Friday.  These words were predicted  by the prophet Isaiah  about Christ 800 years before His death for us all which is remembered today ! Isaiah 53:3-6 King James Version … Continue reading →

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Chrisitian Persecution in India

Posted on March 15, 2016 by annetbell

 Christian persecution by Hindus rises in India, say humanitarian groups By Perry Chiaramonte Published March 14, 2016 This is  world wide persecution.  The US government is resisting calling the persecution and religious killings in the Middle East , genocide. I … Continue reading →

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Historical Site Destroyed

Posted on January 23, 2016 by annetbell

image from the guardian.com This  image is from the oldest monastery in  Iraq where the faithful have worshiped for 1400 years. Along with the. historical  Buddhist statues, Isis has destroyed this  monastery. The building may be gone but the spirit … Continue reading →

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