Monthly Archives: March 2011

Friendships Being Born

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Cherel

True friendships are a wonder. It’s so hard to comprehend How two souls meet each other And make themselves a friend. Truly, they are mysterious, New friendships being born, Somehow, gaining parentage, Emerging as they form. New life, full of … Continue reading →

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Radical Islam Exposed

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Cherel

The Fight Of Our Lives by William J. Bennett and Seth Leibsohn is a Churchillian call to avoid the dangers inherent in trying to appease one’s mortal enemies and it calls us all to an awareness of who that enemy is: Radical Islam. … Continue reading →

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Find You That Star

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Cherel

  Visions that run from dusk until dawn, Starting the show with that very first yawn. Often confusing and long overdrawn, A new theme each night, they go on and go on. Characters are forming, their parts to portray. From … Continue reading →

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I Know That Heart

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Cherel

You’ve been open through the years, Showed your feelings and your fears. You haven’t backed away from sharing In truth, you’ve been quite daring. I’ve never wondered where I stood, You’ve told me as you felt you could. And knowing … Continue reading →

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A Friend I Cherish

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Cherel

Thinking of you is a pleasure. Thinking of you is a delight. Thinking of you comes naturally To me, anytime, day or night. Forgetting you would cause me great pain. Forgetting you would be impossible As long as my mind … Continue reading →

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Know The Truth

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Cherel

Jesus said, “You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free” John 8:32. Consider the implications of this statement. You are currently in bondage! Those who are free don’t need to be set free. So, why are you … Continue reading →

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Endless Life

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Cherel

If we both lived for a thousand years, And if I spent each day with you, And if we had no responsibilities, Nothing that we had to do, Still my time with you would be too short– Insufficient for the … Continue reading →

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Gift Of Time

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Cherel

The place, it matters little, For settings quickly fade from view, But my heart is always touched When I spend time with you. The gift of time you’ve given Is treasured by me far more Than cards, or gifts, or … Continue reading →

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Use A Friend, Lose A Friend

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Cherel

As you know from my last post, I just finished reading Doing Virtuous Business by Dr. T.R. Malloch. Being a book on business, you wouldn’t expect to find insight on friendship, but that’s just one more benefit I gained from … Continue reading →

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Doing Virtuous Business by T.R. Malloch

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Cherel

Doing Virtuous Business by Theodore Roosevelt Malloch is a refreshing book. Dr. Malloch says, “the creation of wealth by virtuous means is the most important thing we can do for ourselves and others, for our society, and for the world at large.” At … Continue reading →

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The Christ

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Cherel

Can one so limited as man Complete a task so great? Convince a world steeped in sin That someone came to die for them?   Where could one start to tell about  A God who took on flesh, And leaving … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness Flows Out of Gratitude

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Cherel

I was reading a blog that was questioning the need to forgive. Questions were raised, such as, Why should we forgive?  Shouldn’t the offender say they are sorry and ask for forgiveness or make restitution?  And the concern was stated: To forgive is … Continue reading →

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Forgive and Forget

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Cherel

With sweet briar’s simplicity And dwarf sunflower’s adoration, Veronica’s fidelity and Honeysuckle’s devoted affection, I plead with you to forgive And forget as blue scilla would, And know I’ve banned convolvulus Forever as I should! Be not as the snapdragon … Continue reading →

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Friends and Family

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Cherel

If you’re thankful for the saints of old Who walked along the pilgrim road, Helped make the path, and clear the way So you could walk it. Then it’s your turn to do the same, So your loved ones will … Continue reading →

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