A year at THE LORD'S TABLE: July 5 – 183 – The Velveteen Rabbit and Fireworks!

Monday, July 5, 2010

July 5 – 183 – The Velveteen Rabbit and Fireworks!

Today marks half the year.

All bunny stories are part of my life since Daddy called his little girls his ‘honey bunnies.’ The Velveteen Rabbit, as most of you know, teaches about being real.

Many of us, myself included are almost proud that we have hidden some of ourselves from everyone – including loved ones. I like to think or give the impression that there are mysteries yet undiscovered, yet I know many of the mysteries and would not want them brought to light!

Are we real with God? Do I keep that veil in place as I present myself to Him, as I realize anew that this is the Almighty God – El ohim – that I have come before. Sometimes I risk big, telling my story, or part of it, to someone in particular need, but seldom to I reveal that deep longing that Larry Crabb knew – a longing that nothing in this world can satisfy.

Food today negligible – upset stomach.

The Independence Day parade and fireworks always remind me of my spiritual birthday - July 4th.

If you would like to read the 'testimony' of that special day, click on my picture and check it out at Examiner.com

Pictures, hopefully tomorrow as I get a camera on loan.

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To Fly Again – by Gracia Burnham with Dean Merrill

During their ordeal as hostages of the Abu Sayyaf from May 2001 to June 2002, Martin and Gracia Burnham lived a life of dual captivity. They were kidnapped bodily and held hostage by a terrorist group; yet God’s grace also held them captive and brought times of comfort, uplift, protection and guidance. The story of their captivity, Gracia’s rescue and Martin’s death were told in the best selling book In the Presence of My Enemies.

Since returning home to raise her three children Gracia has become a popular speaker - sharing her reflections on the many crises she and Martin experienced as well as gems she has gleaned in her present life as a widowed woman of faith. Both are shared in To Fly Again.

One of the quotes on the book’s cover says it well “ Gracia Burnham offers no pat answers to the problem of pain, just incredible insights into the heart of a God who never turns a deaf ear to our cries for help and never wastes our experiences.”

Written in a captivating manner, Gracia and Dean have combined a gift of storytelling with the authenticity of real-life experience. Gracia has the wounds, but is more interested in sharing the steps of her own healing and to help others ‘to fly again” despite the tragic circumstances of many of her reader’s lives.

Each chapter reads like letters from a sister, each one carrying deep truths, and wrapped in the love that is only grown from one who has experienced heartbreak. Both men and women have said they found the easy readability, profound truths and amazing experiences made it difficult to put the book down.

From flashbacks, to admitting weaknesses, she shares of finding God’s power to apply scriptures in a personal way, and allowing God to help her (and her readers) rise above circumstances. Gracia humbly dispels the image of a super-human missionary, and yet takes you on a personal journey of inspiration, service, victory and hope. As she was challenged and changed, you also will find new wings to fly again.

http://www.graciaburnham.org

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July 5 – 183 – The Velveteen Rabbit and Fireworks!

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