Hurricane SANDY
As first-responders made their way into some of the hardest-hit areas by superstorm Sandy, the death toll rose to 110. Scott Pelley also reports the insurance industry estimates economic losses at $50 billion, second only to Hurricane Katrina.
As first-responders made their way into some of the hardest-hit areas by superstorm Sandy, the death toll rose to 110. Scott Pelley also reports the insurance industry estimates economic losses at $50 billion, second only to Hurricane Katrina.
There are over 10,000 families and 20,000 children in New York City's shelter system, but that data, from the Department of Homeless Services, does not distinguish how many of those were displaced because of the storm. It also does not include families who are staying with friends, family, or in temporary FEMA residences. January 2013 Molly Knefel, AlterNet
"When thou passes through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord your God.” Isaiah 43:2-3 Old Testament
Superstorm Sandy
"For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall." Isaiah 25:4 Old Testament
"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Psalms 147:03-05 Old Testament
Psalms 147:03-05 Old Testament
Nine weeks after superstorm Sandy slammed New York City, the need for help continues.
Tony Guida (CBS News) speaks with a Sandy refugee who shares his struggle to get back to normal after losing everything.
Tony Guida (CBS News) speaks with a Sandy refugee who shares his struggle to get back to normal after losing everything.
PLEASE CONSIDER A GIFT TO THESE AGENCIES:
THEY CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST ALL
THEY CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST ALL
NBC Nightly News
Residents of Ortley Beach, New Jersey return to their homes to find what is left after Hurricane Sandy. The city is in lockdown to keep vandals and sightseers out of the destroyed homes. 11-15-12
Residents of Ortley Beach, New Jersey return to their homes to find what is left after Hurricane Sandy. The city is in lockdown to keep vandals and sightseers out of the destroyed homes. 11-15-12
PRAY FOR THOSE BEING AFFECTED BY WINTER HURRICANES
and SANDY Hurricane and ISSAC (New Orleans)
and SANDY Hurricane and ISSAC (New Orleans)
CBS News:New Orleans' new $14 billion levee system kept the city dry but at least 12 surrounding parishes experienced flooding. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the painfully slow recovery from Hurricane Isaac.
HURRICANE ISSAC
"The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble."
Psalms 9:09 Old Testament
Psalms 9:09 Old Testament
While New Orleans' new levee system has held up to Isaac, their neighbors in Plaquemines Parish had to be plucked off roofs again
HURRICANE ISSAC
Residents flee failing dam with 90-minute warning
Isaac Drenches Gulf Coast and High Water dislodges 1,000 of families
Isaac Drenches Gulf Coast and High Water dislodges 1,000 of families
HAIKU 5-7-5 THOMASTWO
I trust you always
though I may seem to be lost
and in death's shadow
I will not never fear
You promised not to leave me
to face perils alone
(Haiku 5-7-5 Thomastwo)
Thomas Merton’s Prayer
I trust you always
though I may seem to be lost
and in death's shadow
I will not never fear
You promised not to leave me
to face perils alone
(Haiku 5-7-5 Thomastwo)
Thomas Merton’s Prayer
Disaster Assistance
Nothing is more important than providing food when people find themselves suddenly, and often critically, in need following a storm, earthquake, flood or other disaster emergency. USDA makes sure that people have enough to eat.
Nothing is more important than providing food when people find themselves suddenly, and often critically, in need following a storm, earthquake, flood or other disaster emergency. USDA makes sure that people have enough to eat.
Thomas Merton's Prayer of Abandonment
My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain
where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
and that I think I am following your will
does not mean I am actually doing so.
But I believe
the desire to please you
does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire
in all I am doing.
I hope
I will never do anything
apart from that desire.
And I know if I do this
you will lead me by the right road
though I may know nothing about it.
I will trust you always
though I may seem to be lost
and in the shadow of death.
I will not fear,
for you will never leave me
to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude
Thomas Merton and Dalai Lama Page:
My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain
where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
and that I think I am following your will
does not mean I am actually doing so.
But I believe
the desire to please you
does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire
in all I am doing.
I hope
I will never do anything
apart from that desire.
And I know if I do this
you will lead me by the right road
though I may know nothing about it.
I will trust you always
though I may seem to be lost
and in the shadow of death.
I will not fear,
for you will never leave me
to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton, Thoughts in Solitude
Thomas Merton and Dalai Lama Page:
HURRICANE IRENE
Hurricane Irene approaching the coastal area of North Carolina.
≈ Kingdom of Heaven ≈
≈ Lies within the heart of man ≈
≈ Not in this earth sphere ≈
Haiku (5-7-5) Thomastwo
≈ Lies within the heart of man ≈
≈ Not in this earth sphere ≈
Haiku (5-7-5) Thomastwo
≈ Seek God’s Kingdom first ≈
≈ And all abundance is yours ≈
≈ Yielding fruits of joy ≈
Haiku (5-7-5) Thomastwo
≈ And all abundance is yours ≈
≈ Yielding fruits of joy ≈
Haiku (5-7-5) Thomastwo
Do not fear that which harms the body. God, our Eternal Father, knows of your pain and despair. And He will lift you up from your earthly trials and fears and with his Spirit bring joy into your heart and life. Never forsake Him, He will never forsake you even in the tornado and wrath of the seas. He loves you for all eternity.
≈ Brotherhood of man ≈
≈ Begins with unselfish love ≈
≈ This is God’s Kingdom ≈
Thomastwo Haiku (5-7-5)
≈ Begins with unselfish love ≈
≈ This is God’s Kingdom ≈
Thomastwo Haiku (5-7-5)
≈ First, seek God’s Kingdom ≈
≈ Desiring to do God’s will ≈
≈ Seeking peace on earth ≈
≈ Desiring to do God’s will ≈
≈ Seeking peace on earth ≈
Jesus said, "But, Nathaniel, there is much in the Scriptures which would have instructed you if you had only read with discernment. Do you not remember that it is written: `My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction, for whom the Lord loves he corrects, even as the father corrects the son in whom he takes delight.' `The Lord does not afflict willingly.' `Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now do I keep the law. Affliction was good for me that I might thereby learn the divine statutes.' `I know your sorrows. The eternal God is your refuge, while underneath are the everlasting arms.' `The Lord also is a refuge for the oppressed, a haven of rest in times of trouble.' `The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of affliction; the Lord will not forget the sick.' `As a father shows compassion for his children, so is the Lord compassionate to those who fear him. He knows your body; he remembers that you are dust.' `He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.' `He is the hope of the poor, the strength of the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, and a shadow from the devastating heat.' `He gives power to the faint, and to them who have no might he increases strength.' `A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax he will not quench.' `When you pass through the waters of affliction, I will be with you, and when the rivers of adversity overflow you, I will not forsake you.' `He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to comfort all who mourn.' `There is correction in suffering; affliction does not spring forth from the dust.'"
≈ Believe sincerely, ≈
≈ As a child trusts his father ≈
≈ In your Father’s love ≈
≈ The father’s wisdom ≈
≈ Guides your very steps in life ≈
≈ Trust in this wisdom ≈
≈ Guides your very steps in life ≈
≈ Trust in this wisdom ≈
≈ Realize God’s love ≈
≈ For His world and in your life ≈
≈ You are the beloved ≈
≈ For His world and in your life ≈
≈ You are the beloved ≈
≈ God created you ≈
≈ Submit fully to His will ≈
≈ With genuine trust ≈
≈ Submit fully to His will ≈
≈ With genuine trust ≈
≈ Open up your mind ≈
≈ Have full confidence in God ≈
≈ He is your Father ≈
Haiku (5-7-5) Thomastwo
≈ Have full confidence in God ≈
≈ He is your Father ≈
Haiku (5-7-5) Thomastwo
God’s Silent Presence:
≈ Strive for inner peace ≈
Listening for the silence
God’s presence is there
≈ Strive for inner peace ≈
Listening for the silence
God’s presence in You
≈ Strive to know silence ≈
Listen for God’s peacefulness
Where He lives in you
≈ Hold your babbling mind ≈
Silence begins God’s language
Speaking without words
≈ God will hear your thoughts ≈
When you start to live His love
Listen to others
≈ God listens to you ≈
When you stop to live His love
As you hear the other
≈ Pull back from the world ≈
Strive to know your silent self
Where God is present
≈ Life’s your song to sing ≈
Sung in your rhythm of love
Heart felt, God given
Sacred Haiku (5-7-5) by Thomastwo
≈ Strive for inner peace ≈
Listening for the silence
God’s presence is there
≈ Strive for inner peace ≈
Listening for the silence
God’s presence in You
≈ Strive to know silence ≈
Listen for God’s peacefulness
Where He lives in you
≈ Hold your babbling mind ≈
Silence begins God’s language
Speaking without words
≈ God will hear your thoughts ≈
When you start to live His love
Listen to others
≈ God listens to you ≈
When you stop to live His love
As you hear the other
≈ Pull back from the world ≈
Strive to know your silent self
Where God is present
≈ Life’s your song to sing ≈
Sung in your rhythm of love
Heart felt, God given
Sacred Haiku (5-7-5) by Thomastwo
"For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, but the righteous man shall live by faith"
Romans 1:16-20
Romans 1:16-20
≈ Faith is the price paid ≈
≈ For the gift of righteousness ≈
≈ Inner peacefulness ≈
≈ For the gift of righteousness ≈
≈ Inner peacefulness ≈
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