O nata lux de limine,
Jesu redemptor saeculi,
dignare clemens supplicum
laudes preces que sumere.
Qui carne quondam contegi
dignatus es pro perditis.
Nos membra confer effici,
tui beati corporis

O born light of light,
Jesus, redeemer of the world,
mercifully deem worthy and accept
the praises and prayers of your supplicants.
Thou who once deigned to be clothed in flesh
for the sake of the lost ones,
grant us to be made members
or your holy body.

Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna

Donald Trump's flag

What do you think?
Donald Trump is being sued over an American flag he is flying in front of his club. That sounds so unpatriotic on first understanding, but I went and read up on the matter. Seems he has violated zoning regulations by having a pole almost twice as tall as is allowable, and not having a building permit for the structure. Okay, I can swallow that. A righteous citizen is a law abiding citizen.
I don't know if this is a publicity stunt, but I really can not justify his actions.
If something is to be done for a good cause, it needs to be done properly as well or risk damaging the message.
This reminds me as a Christian that my God's name is at stake in my actions as well. If I am going to make a statement for Christ's sake I need to be aware of the situation. In my Geology class my teacher has made mention of the big bang theory and pangaea and a few other evolutionary theories. I have wanted to make debate over these topics but knew that it would be unruly and poorly timed. What, then, would I be accomplishing for Christ? Would others be able to respect my position? Not likely. I would probably be marked as a trouble maker- and then what of my testimony?
Prudence is wise.
What do you think?

Home-Making

Highly Recommended!
I am reading a book called Home-Making. It is a guide for the family, not about domestic skills. It goes through the biblical duties of each family member and their positions in the family.
This is one quote added into the book about a test of character:

I would not enter on my list of friends,
Though graced with manners and fine sense,
(Yet wanting sensibility), the man,
Who needlessly sets foot upon a worm.

Such a simple thought, but I have once made a choice about a man's character who was senslessly cruel to animals. It is true.

new blog

hey, guys!
I got a new blog for my bird pictures.
We have a feeder right beside our kitchen window where I can watch the birds. I love taking pictures of them and am overwhelmed with bird pics. Now I know how I can get all of my friends to see them! Go take a look! I will gradually get them up.