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2026-10-02T17:01:12-04:00

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Joy: The Need We Overlook

Last updated on: October 2, 2026 at 5:01 pm By Beverly R. Green

Joy–We All Need It My parents moved into an assisted living facility nearly three years ago. We knew that adjustment would be difficult for them, but I don’t think anyone could foresee just how difficult. Months of staff changes, small, cramped quarters, and food that is not to their liking, as well as having to learn to coexist with 68 “neighbors” who have a wide spectrum of complications that range from bad tempers to dementia has taken a toll on... Read more

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2026-09-22T14:17:34-04:00

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The Saturday Evening Musings of a “Mean Teacher”

Last updated on: September 22, 2026 at 2:17 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Saturday Evening Musings of a “Mean Teacher” “The mean teacher,” yes, that’s me. I’m not sure exactly when it happened. Once I was the “fun teacher,” the one the students wanted to come on field trips, the one the troubled kids sought out for a lunchtime talk, the one who laughed with them. It doesn’t seem that long ago. I’m not sure just when I got mean. By mean, I don’t mean I yell a lot or call... Read more

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2026-09-14T19:02:57-04:00

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The Former Rain, the Latter Rain, and the Jewish Festivals

Last updated on: September 14, 2026 at 7:02 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Former Rain and the Latter Rain It has rained a lot lately. Last week, I was walking to the car after school and the rain was coming down. My umbrella, of course, was in the car. School was out for the day and I was in a good mood, so I started to sing an old chorus that said: “I feel the rain, I feel the rain, falling down on me The former and the latter rain... Read more

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2026-08-31T13:13:48-04:00

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Jehovah Nissi: The Meaning of “The Lord Is My Banner”?

Last updated on: August 31, 2026 at 1:13 pm By Beverly R. Green

Jehovah Nissi: The Lord Is Our Banner “The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, ‘Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.’ “So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the... Read more

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2026-08-27T22:04:51-04:00

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Food and St. Paisios: Lessons from a Greek Festival

Last updated on: August 27, 2026 at 10:04 pm By Beverly R. Green

Food and St Paisios Lessons from a Greek Festival One of the great blessings of living in this tri-state area (Ohio/West Virginia/Pennsylvania) is the many national festivals that are celebrated during the year. People in this area are very aware of their family’s national and cultural background. Marty and I enjoy visiting as many festivals as possible. Several weeks ago we attended a Greek street festival at St. John the Divine Orthodox Church in Wheeling, West Virginia. We particularly... Read more

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2026-08-11T13:27:12-04:00

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The Fig Tree: Preparing for the Season with Love

Last updated on: August 11, 2026 at 1:27 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parables: Part 10 As we continue to camp out with the parables, Jesus reveals to us in stories about how we should be; that is, how we should be as citizens of the Kingdom of God in this life. Previous lessons have taught about the virtues of MERCY with the Good Samaritan, GRACE with the Prodigal Son, HOPE with “other lost things,” FAITH with the Parable of the Sower, FAITHFULNESS with The Parable of the Talents,... Read more

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2026-08-06T22:24:32-04:00

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Salt and Light: How Christians Influence the World

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 10:24 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parable: Part 9 Influence The Parables of Jesus teach us many lessons about life, not so much what to do and what not to do, but about how to be. They often guide how we should interact with others and how we should approach life. Serving as a moral compass, they can direct our actions and character in a way that ultimately serves others and glorifies God and our Savior Jesus Christ. They teach us how... Read more

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2026-08-06T22:14:14-04:00

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The Persistent Widow: Why Jesus Says to Pester God

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 10:14 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parables: Part 8 Parables of Persistence I remember the time when every day was an endless stream of “Mama, Mama, Mama, MAMA, hey Mom, Ma, Moooooomeeeee, MOTHER …” Children. If they’re nothing else, they’re persistent. And truth be told, it usually works out for them. You know what? According to Jesus, that’s not always a bad way to be. The primary parable where Jesus explicitly tells his followers to be persistent is the Parable of... Read more

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2026-08-06T22:08:54-04:00

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The Parable of the Talents: Bury It and Lose It

Last updated on: August 6, 2026 at 10:08 pm By Beverly R. Green

The Art of the Parables: Part 7 Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-29 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who... Read more

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2026-07-21T15:38:01-04:00

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The Odyssey: How the New Film Makes the Message Relevant

Last updated on: July 21, 2026 at 3:38 pm By Beverly R. Green

I did something yesterday that I have not done in many years–I went to a movie with great expectations on the day it opened in theaters. The last time I did that was for The Return of the King. Yesterday, it was for Christopher Nolan’s very publicised new film, The Odyssey. I love the action! I love the epic (in the true sense of the word)! I love the deeply committed characters! But understand that I desired to... Read more

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