Tag Archives: faith

Officer of Distinction . .Harjit Singh Sajjan

Posted on August 21, 2015 by annetbell

Another great story forwarded by Judy! I have great admiration for the Sikhs from the Junjab in India. A few weeks ago, I posted “Don’t Freak, I am a Sikh” and there are several posts on The Golden Temple in … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Religions of the World, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, Canada, equality in the army, faith, India, military, patriotic, religion. religion of the world, Sikh beard, Sikh religion, Sikh turban, soldier | 3 Comments

Aerial View of Sikh Golden Temple , Amritsar, India

Posted on May 17, 2015 by annetbell

The Golden Temple rivals the beauty of St. Peter’s in Rome, in my mind. This video shows the whole complex tucked in the middle of the ancient city of Amritsar in the Punjab. As spectacular as the site is … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged architecture, blogging, caring for poor, faith, faith in action, feeding the poor, gold, good works, India, langar, religion of the world, Sikh religion, The Golden Temple, tourists, travel, volunteers | 3 Comments

President Obama at the Congressional Prayer Breakfast

Posted on February 10, 2015 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/xSQXN8dwQMk Though this is not my usual topics or point of view, I was intrigued with the information, and the 17 minutes of presentation. I know there are those of you who think Judge Jeanine Pirro is abrasive and opinionated. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Congressional Prayer Breakfast, evil done in the name of religion, faith, Fox News, Isis, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Opinion commentator, President Obama, religion, terror | 14 Comments

Incredible India

Posted on January 3, 2015 by annetbell

Veranasi, the holiest city in India as well in the top 10 oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. And my favorite place in India. “India leaves her mark on her guests in a most haunting compelling and often surprising … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel | Tagged faith, faith systems, hope happy, Indian, joy, joyful, peace, religion of the world, Veranasi | 23 Comments

Hanukkah Begins

Posted on December 16, 2014 by annetbell

During my teaching career, no matter the grade, we celebrated Hanukkah and I am thinking of those children this morning. I felt it important to have the students either in New York or Arizona experience some celebrations from other cultures. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 8 days of celebration, beliefs, celebrations, dreidel, faith, Festival of Lights, festivals, Hanukkah, latkes, miracle of the oil, religion | 2 Comments

Angelina Jolie’s Friend

Posted on December 10, 2014 by annetbell

An inspiring, yes surprising story all around! Hollywood Conversion? Angelina Jolie Drops to Knees in Prayer on ‘Unbroken’ Set MRC NEWS BUSTERS By Katie Yoder | December 9, 2014 | 1:04 PM EST http://youtu.be/tSCwfneJ2m8 The media are covering Angelina Jolie’s … Continue reading →

Posted in film, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged "Unbroken", Angelina Jollie, faith, film, friends, guidance, inspiration, Louis Zamperini, Olympic runner, prayer, WWII | 6 Comments

29 Year Old Victim of Brain Cancer Plans Her Time of Death

Posted on October 9, 2014 by annetbell

http://youtu.be/HQ01d_aOJew This is a heartbreaking video. I am sure we all can feel sympathy for this young woman, predicted to die by the medical community way too soon, due to the huge malignant tumor in her brain. She has … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged assisted suicide, blogging, brain cancer, cancer, death, faith, medicine, morality, science, suicide | 14 Comments

Inspiration for the Day

Posted on October 4, 2014 by annetbell

* * * The Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; when there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged faith, inspiration, life, prayer, St Francis of Assissi | 7 Comments

An Angel Unaware. . . . .

Posted on October 3, 2014 by annetbell

This story will touch the hardest of hearts! Thanks , Katie! “He’s like an angel. When he was younger, he would pass by our store everyday. He couldn’t speak back then. He couldn’t even say his name, but he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, USA | Tagged angel, blogging, Down Syndrome, encouragement, faith, father, help, hope, inspiration, kindness, New York, prayer, USA, wedding | Leave a comment

India’s New Rock Star Comes to America

Posted on September 30, 2014 by annetbell

About these ads WORLD ASIA: SOUTH & CENTRAL What’s a White House dinner without dinner? Modi and Obama will find out. (+video) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with President Obama for a private dinner tonight, but the prime minister … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Travel, Uncategorized, USA | Tagged Central Park, faith, fasting, Hindu religion, hope, leadership, Madison Square Garden, Navrati Festival, New York City, President Obama, Prime Minister Modi, Washington DC | 1 Comment