J.S. Park makes some powerful points in this post. We’re just fooling ourselves if we think we’re not part of this at some point. As Mr. Park says at then end ‘Just call it out’ better still, just cut it out!
Go See The Eclipse – Book Review
I absolutely love it when God makes Himself visible in His creation. On August 21, 2017 we will be able to see a Total Eclipse of the Sun in the United States. It will cover the country and I, for one, will be in its path. (BTW there will be another Total Eclipse on April 8, 2024 in the US.)
Chap Percival, in his book, Go And See The Eclipse, and Take A Kid With You is passionate about his ‘astronomy nerdiness’ and motivates the reader toward a desire to see and participate in this rare opportunity. His eclipse viewing experiences from Canada to the Caribbean to Africa are informative and insightful.
The book is loaded with maps, charts, teaching ideas, games, puzzles and creative ways to safely ‘see’ the eclipse. You will find indexes of where and when the eclipse will take place and travel suggestions.
You will find excellent graphs and explanations of what an eclipse is. Chap uses his 40 years of teaching Astronomy to provide a solid base for the ‘teachable moment’, whether that be as a parent, teacher or friend.
Most importantly, Mr. Percival insists on safety in this book. He often states the obvious in that one should never look at the sun without protection, and rightfully so. With that thought in mind he also suggests materials, filters, and methods for viewing the eclipse.
I highly recommend this book for anyone. Teachers, home schooling parents, astronomy nerds, and just about everyone else. Take the time to plan a trip on August 21, 2017. Get a group together and enjoy this incredible opportunity.
I was provided a copy of this book for the sole purpose of review. No other compensation was received.
Father’s Image
I look like my dad. It’s hard to describe how happy it made me when I was given this picture. Dad is about six years old here and the child beside him is his twin brother . I really don’t know why this had such a profound affect on me. Throughout my life I’ve felt a special connection to him. (Dad went to be with Jesus several years ago.) He loved, supported, respected, and cared in ways that only the most special dad’s can.
These are the character traits I saw in my dad and part of why he was the Best Dad Ever.
He put my mom first.
He loved, respected and supported we three girls.
He was always there for us!
He provided all we needed, even though that meant he might not have the things he wanted.
He saw us as individuals, allowing each of us to have room in his heart but not placing one above the other.
In Romans 8:39 we are told that nothing can separate us from our Father’s love. I knew this to be true of my ‘daddy’ (I called him that through adulthood.) and it has helped me understand my Abba.
My Father’s Eyes by Amy Grant
This beautiful song My Father’s Eyes puts words to music. Click on the picture to listen.
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
Integrity
If I could choose one word that would define my life it would be integrity. Is it possible to live a Christian life without this moral characteristic? I don’t think so. Let me explain…
Personal integrity is about making the right choices with the right thoughts based on Christ’s life and model. We can all make the right choice but is that choice in line with what I know of Biblical living. In other words is it ‘What Jesus Would Do’?
Integrity is about personal motivation. It is about personal choices that reflect inner beliefs. It is the desire to do the right thing when you know everyone and everything around you is going to disagree with your choice. Are my actions and deeds motivated by my Lord and His Word? Am I displaying the ‘Mind of Christ’ (1 Corinthians 2:17) in all I think, do and say? Is God’s will my will?
Do What You Can
I came across this little poem by Edward Everett Hale (1822-1909). It pierced all the way to my inner core. Am I doing all I can or only what I think I can?
I am only one, but still I am one.
I cannot do everything, but still I can do something;
And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.
Click on this image to hear and watch “What If I Give All”.
A Satisfied Spirit 
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