Monthly Archives: February 2017

The Standing Prayer

Posted on February 24, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

The Amidah (Hebrew: “The Standing Prayer”), also called the Shemoneh Esreh (“The Eighteen”, in reference to the original number of constituent blessings), is the central prayer of the Jewish liturgy: The Amidah (Shemoneh Esreh or Eighteen Benedictions) 1. Blessed are … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Learning God’s Language: Prayer

Posted on February 17, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

Prayer: the use of language or the absence of words directed to the One who made us for Himself, for reasons as wide as the sky, or for no other reason than to listen. In posts like “What language shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers, Proverbs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

A Prayer for Refugees

Posted on February 10, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

A Prayer For Refugees by Dr. Chawkat Moucarry  Lord, we don’t understand what is going on in the Middle East. We come to You and plead with You to be merciful. To guide us. To help us not to despair. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayers | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Beauty is

Posted on February 3, 2017 by R.H. (Rusty) Foerger

“Beauty Is” by Allison Grayhurst is a wonderful expression of awe and a transient intimacy with truth. Enjoy: Allison Grayhurst .. Beauty is   True beauty is an experience of  awe, it is a momentary recognition where the interconnectedness of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poems | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment