Tag Archives: faith

Time’s Person of the Year

Posted on December 13, 2013 by annetbell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabVDOQ_2Sk “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of  these is love.”               1st Corinthians 13:13 Peace. . . .  . . .

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Faith in the Face of a Tornado

Posted on November 20, 2013 by annetbell

Last weekend, there were terrible tornadoes in the center of the United States. There are lots of videos on YouTube, but this one was my favorite. This man was faithful, trusting and calm in the midst of a swirling chaos! … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham’s 95th Birthday

Posted on November 13, 2013 by annetbell

On  November 7, 1918 Billy Graham was born.  Last Wednesday he had his 95th birthday where he gave the world a present of his last sermon. It  was not the traditional football stadium presentation of the Gospel, but a video, … Continue reading →

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Pope Kisses and Blesses Deformed Man

Posted on November 9, 2013 by annetbell

On last Wednesday at the Papal audience in St. Peter’s Square, this man whose body is grossly  deformed by neurofibromatosis, approached the Pope.  A lesser man could have easily turned away in revulsion, but Pope Francis reached out to him … Continue reading →

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Stealing the Pope’s Heart!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by annetbell

These photographs from The Huffington Post need no explanation! What a memory!  Nameste. . .  . .This Is Pope Francis and His New Friend!

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Palitana, Gujarat, India from 2/13/13

Posted on October 16, 2013 by annetbell

Our trip began at five in the morning for a one-way five hour tour coach ride. Travelling in the country is slow going as many of the roads are only two lanes. It was quite nerve wracking as I had … Continue reading →

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Dr. Archer K. Tullidge

Posted on October 4, 2013 by annetbell

“I surrender all, I surrender all,”                                                                     … Continue reading →

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Egypt in Flames

Posted on August 21, 2013 by annetbell

Coptic Christians holding hands in solidarity and  protection while Egyptian Muslims pray in the streets of Cairo. One of my favorite  memories ,when visiting Egypt years ago, was meeting some Coptic Christians in a 1000 year old farm village.  We … Continue reading →

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Jagannath Temple-Rath Yatra- Chariot Festival

Posted on August 15, 2013 by annetbell

From the break of dawn, a massive procession of devotees gather at the Jagannath Temple. Large chariots carry idols of Balaram, Kirshna and their sister Subhadra through the narrow windy streets of old Ahmedabad. Afterwards the idols are bathed in … Continue reading →

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Hutheesing Temple – A Jain Derasar

Posted on August 14, 2013 by annetbell

Though Ahmedabad has more than 300 derasars ( Jain temples), this stands apart for its grandeur, craftsmanship, and elegance. Every surface of this large stone complex is covered by painstaking craftsmanship and details of elaborate sculptures of gods and goddesses, … Continue reading →

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