(Photo by Mike Hall)
One of a few wild strawberries grows in a group of berries at Robe-Ann Park in Greencastle, Indiana.
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Brother Adrian Parker has a poem from his early years at Ball State University…
I’m a Prisoner of my Fantasy
I’m a prisoner of my fantasy.
Your love will be my reality.
There’s no other with your beauty.
I know that patience is the key.
Sometime your love will belong to me.
We’ll make love at sunset by the sea.
Then we’ll be together for eternity.
I’m a prisoner of my fantasy.
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Movimiento
Crecimiento,
cambiando,
constante cambio,
suave y flexible.
Movimiento,
plástico,
caliente y suave,
se endurece como
Yo con la edad.
Ahora estoy moldeado,
fuertes, pero débiles,
duro, pero flexible.
Estoy aquí.
Have you read the childrens story, The Peasant Princess? It is in English, French, Spanish, German, and Arabic.
Growing,
changing,
constant changing,
smooth and flexible.
Movement,
plastic,
hot and soft,
it hardens as
I grow older.
Now I am molded,
strong, yet weak,
hard, yet flexible.
I am here.
To read this poem in Spanish, click here.
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Rêver le fabricant
Rêver le fabricant
… faire mon monde complet.
… faire mes problèmes semblent simple et soignée.
… prendre mon repos du corps et mon esprit en paix.
Pour lire ce poème en anglais, cliquez ici.
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Dream maker
… make my world complete.
… make my problems seem simple and neat.
… make my body rest and my mind at peace.
To read this poem in French, click here.
Thousands of tassels have turned and many of the high school graduates of the class of 2010, including those involved in our own church activities, are faced with a new reality of life after high school. No matter how recent, all those dances, classes, football games and other events are memories to be discussed at future reunions.Some graduates have made plans for marriage, the military, jobs, colleges or universities or just a summer vacation before their life begins another stage.
I’m, still waiting for that time when I could take a bike tour of Europe, but that dream was for when I was single. Parents, in an attempt to make their children more independent, have already planted seeds of responsibility from the first time the son or daughter took out the trash or mowed the lawn. Today the seeds have bloomed in the summer sun, and while individual family situations may differ, generally parents are encouraging a more physical distance between them and their children at some point in the near future. Some call this “leaving the nest.”
Even though our children may fly away to unknown parts of the earth, we are still parents who will love them and care for them regardless of their new situations. God is our Father and he feels the same way. He loves us no matter what we do. The Lord has prepared for each of us to live and be an important part of the communities in which we serve. When we fall, He will be there to bring us up to the light of life.
Our own children, who may think they know about the world based on their own experiences so far, will be in for a big experience economically and spiritually. Those of us who have passed this stage still need to be aware of this change. As more adults re-enter in job market, the Class of 2010 have the job of finding a “good” job (or at least one to pay the rent- Dad’s new rules). This will be a challenge, even as college plans loom in the distance. “How?” is the big question, followed by “who,””what,” “when,” and “where.” “Why,” may seem redundant, but it still be asked.
The Lord is our security in all things in life, and while challenges are facing the youth of America after high school graduation, we need to encourage our children (and those in our ministry) to maintain this trust. Jesus , who looks upon each of us as a shepherd cares for his flock, counts each of us so that none of us are lost to the world, no matter where we are. Prayer is the key to this communication with God, and He will speak to each of us in a unique meaningful way.
Most of our first jobs developed our sense or work ethic and character instead of making us rich ,and this probably for the Class of 2010 unless someone sells his or her Internet website to the corporate world and becomes an instant millionaire. The first jobs are merely stepping stones that will lead us to at least one career and probably several careers in a lifetime. God has a plan for us. We just have to listen.
Peace be you with always,
Rev. Paul Abernathy
“Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” -2 Peter 1:2
Contact Paul Abernathy at paulabernathy@gmail.com.
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Clover Close-up
(Photo by Mike Hall)
A bright sun feeds the leaves of the clover along an Ohio country road, and illuminating the the individual part of the wildflower’s blooms at the same time.
Have you read the childrens story, The Peasant Princess? It is in English, French, Spanish, German, and Arabic.
Brother and Rev. Paul Abernathy shows his love of words and why he is a poet.
Minister of Words
The poet is a minister of words
preaching to a congregation of
lost letters and sentences,
and he whispers words of wisdom,
“Let it be. Let it be.”
Brother Paul leads the church
choir in song and writes a few
of his own on the side.
Quoting from The Dictionary,
the Letters of Adverbs and Adjectives
compliments the Poet’s sermon taken
from the third chapter of Subjects
and the fifth chapter of Verbs.
The children’s sermon uses the
Spelling List for young children,
but the old ones still listen.
They need to be reminded of
the truth of correct meanings.
The silver plates are passed
between the pews and money
counted so the Poet can continue
his devotion to the written word.
When the service is over, the
others leave to the real world
and the Poet hopes he made a
difference in their hearts and minds.
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Don’t misjudge the moment.
The chance for change is now.
The window of opportunity can close
as soon as it opens.
A spark of change can ignite a fire of action,
but the flame might as well be
a candle in the wind
if the match is not struck.
The forces of the status quo are disguised,
and in your camp.
Don’t misjudge the moment.
The chance for change is now.
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