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The Joy Of Effectively Passing Time

Don't worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day had enough trouble of its own. Jesus  Matthew 6:34 If we live  life one day at a time and one moment at a time, life becomes more full, we do not find ourselves worrying about things we cannot control, we can let God control those things that never surprise HIM (and which He most surely controls), whether we know it or not.   Meanwhile life will happen so fast it potentially becomes joyfully amazing.  Be Blessed 2-Day ... Especially 2-Day It IS  "THE PRESENT" God Guarantees. SoJourner       

TERRY JONES AND THE BURNING OF KORANS

Anyone who knows me, knows that I have served as a Chaplain in the U.S. Air Force (Now the VA) for many years.  Ever since the late 80s, I have held as a part of my ministry to provide for the freedom of expression of religion.  This has put me in some strange places, but none that I regret; for example, I stood with a young enlisted airmen (Muslim), and I supported his right to pray during Ramadan, (5 times a day) even when his supervisor opposed his religious rights.  After consulting with my superiors, I told the supervisor, "So long as this young man's religious practices do not interfere with the mission of the Air Force, he has the right to fast and pray during these special days.  If he does not have the right to pray, you (supervisor was Christian) nor I have the right to pray during the day either.  If we forbid his right to pray, what will stop someone from forbidding you and  me  praying." Air Force Systems Command adopted this policy. When I was recalled to a

The End Of The Day

So the day is over, and most are tired.  But living today (to its utmost) has left me inspired.  Inspired by each one with whom, today, I have connected.  And though the day was not perfected,  I experienced nothing that cannot be corrected.  Thank God for another beautiful day. Be Blessed 2-day ... Especially 2-day SoJourner