In my reading through the One Year Bible
I have come to the Book of Ezra where the Jews returned
to Jerusalem to rebuild the ruined temple.
I found this old painting from the Illustrated Bible
I find quite a bit of similarity between the workmen of centuries past and our men-manual labour, using rudimentary instruments.
Like the Jews faced a lot of opposition
and spiritual oppression from their enemies
we also face that on a daily basis.
But as the Lord granted the nation of Israel success,
He will help us finish our task.
Huge trees with tangled up roots.
We can 't cut the trees but the roots have to be
curtailed otherwise they will break through the new wall
and weaken it.
Sheeba on an inspection round.
The lower part was built by the British.
I called her on her cell phone at 9pm
and she said everything was fine
and the boys were abed in their berths.
They are comfortable in their air conditioned
coach.I am not calling her too much as
she has to pay to receive the call.
She told me that the train is
running on time which is good news.
flanked by Mom and Pop
and me at the back.
photo frames from Kashmir.
Namrita (on top) with Mum and Dad.
(L-R) Namrita, Nam and I the day after her wedding,
I had a Bohemian style of dressing then.
again Nam and I.
The whole day I was very busy and its late night.
The train arrives at 9.30 am.
(In the past two days temperature has dipped
down to the 60s and 50s.
Quite cold for us.)
Have a good day friends.
9 Fertilize my soul:
i am glad to see the wall work - and your beautiful family ( 100 years ago? you are ageless!)
I love the building in Nehemiah - see:
http://dcbverse.blogspot.com/2008/08/building.html
Chapter 4: 6: "for the people had a mind to work". Grand!
Dear Amrita,
I wish you a Happy Christmas and a blessed New Year working in our Lord's garden.
From Felisol
There are still a lot of things to be done for the rebuilding of your church. I like the comparison you made about Nehemiah building the walls of Jerusalem and your church now rebuilding the old structure. That there are problems and hindrances along the way are expected because the enemy does not like what your church is doing. But God will sustain you in your noble endeavors. Merry Christmas to you all. Thanks for the post. God bless you all always.
Hi Amrita,
great work I love the old brown photo's too, merry christmas wishes, from a SNOW-WHITE Holland
Greetings from JoAnn
Say "Hi" to Namrita from me and tell her I say, "Your sister Amrita is the BEST and SWEETEST gal on the whole Internet!!!"
Please tell Mother Hazel "Merry Christmas" from me, too!
Merry Christmas!!!
Urgent Prayer For Eddie (Love Bug)
I am typing this for Denise of Shortybears Place she is on the phone with me now
Eddie has had a stroke and is in hospital under observation. They were unable to get the stroke medication in time. So far they have done a CAT scan and a MRI and other test are being awaiting . His leg is effected. He is able to speak. This is written at 9:30 p.m. TN time
He is in Memorial Hospital Chattanooga TN. She is alone so if any friends are able please consider coming to her side. He is being moved to room momentarily.
This is written by Donetta of A Life Uncommon and she can be reached through me.
Merry Christmas and have a wonderful visit!
Hi Amrita:)
Lovely photos and I am glad to see volunteers building Church wall. I agree the roots have to be prevented from growing otherwise the wall will crack. This happened to our compound wall because the roots of the neighbors tree grew under the foundation of the wall and now there is a big crack.
WISH YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY A MERRY CHISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
JOSEPH:)
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