Posted on 11/30/2008 10:15:39 PM PST by JustAmy
The Rev. Gardner Taylor has been called the dean of American preaching. Born in Louisiana in 1918, the grandson of slaves, he overcame the segregation of his youth to become the pastor of a large New York congregation and a leader in the struggle for racial equality. For 6 decades he traveled the world as a much sought-after preacher.
But at age 89, Rev. Taylors health gave way and he could no longer accept speaking engagements. He told Rachel Zoll of the Associated Press: I at first felt rather crestfallen. But then he spoke of his belief that there are seasons and eras, and we have to see what they are as best as we can, and to find what is positive in them.
In an effort to face the challenges of life, we often turn to Solomons words: To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven (Eccl. 3:1). But we readily admit that we would rather laugh than weep, dance than mourn, and gain than lose (vv.4,6).
Yet we know that as we embrace the lessons and opportunities of every season that comes to us, we find that God is our refuge and strength (Ps. 46:1).
Whatever season were in, its always the season to trust in Him.
Thank you for our lovely Daily Bread this morning, Mr. Mayor. That one spoke to me clearly. I copied it to send to one of my dear friends, whose husband has been very sick recently, but has now improved somewhat! Wishing you and your family the very best in the coming year!!
Hey, Dave! Will you sign my dance card? :)
(I tell my hairdresser every month, "I don't care what you do, dear - just make me look younger, prettier and thinner!")
Hi, Meekie! Haven’t seen you in a while! Thank you for coming by - and for your nice compliment! You celebrating the New Year in tonight? :)
Enjoyed reading your post! Stay safe! Hope your wrist is healed by now.
Well, you are always Queen of the Ball wherever you are, weinie! :) Happy New Year, and thanks for coming by today!
Thank you, as usual, jaycee, for the kudos you always are so generous with! (Did you compare the "manhand" with the new, smaller more feminine hand?) :)
Good morning! Thank you, Meg. I don’t know how you manage to post such pretty graphics every day in your comments. I always have great plans to answer my pings with beautifully planned graphics when I do the openings (as you do every Sunday!), but just never seem to get those worked up.
Good morning, Conor. We will look forward to your poetry later this evening. :)
Good morning, GeeBee. Your “Happy New Year” graphic is the prettiest thing - that champagne in the glasses looks so real, I can almost taste it!
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This is such a pretty New Year’s graphic, jaycee!
I sure did, Billie, and there was quite a difference, even though I had not noticed before. Guess I was just enjoying looking like a doll in a beautiful red dress....dream, dream, dream....awwww! The dolls look so beautiful in the group, don’t you agree? You should feel very good about your art! I sure do admire it.
Amen! And the attitude at Amy's Place is always the best! :)
Thank you, Billie...I just have one day to do..and I am scrambling for Sunday’s...LOL
I did special ones during Christmas season...now back to regular programming.
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