Category Archives: Blessings

July 6–Blessings: The Experience

Do you know when you have been blessed?  Do you have a certain feeling or experience that you would associate with having received a blessing? Let’s put aside for a moment the question of where blessings come from–perhaps save that … Continue reading

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Blessings: and Nationalism

In recent years, every year on the 4th of July, I watch A Capitol Fourth from the sofa in my living room.  It is the annual public, televised celebration of Independence Day held in Washington, D.C..  I enjoy the heartfelt … Continue reading

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July 4–Blessing and Patriotism

Robert Reich offers this interesting take on patriotism as we enter the Fourth of July holiday.  I confess that I have not, in recent years, liked to use the word patriotism or patriot or patriotic.  For me, they have become words … Continue reading

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Blessings: Evening Meditation

“So if you’re worried and you can’t sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep.  And you’ll fall asleep counting your blessings.”   ~ Lyric by Irving Berlin Even in a world that seems consumed with strife, even in the … Continue reading

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