Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. - 2020.04.04

"Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness."

- Leo Tolstoy - 

Today we are remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

(Jan. 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968)

"Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Christian minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968." (Wikipedia)

"Martin Luther King dreamt that all inhabitants of the United States would be judged by their personal qualities and not by the color of their skin. In April 1968 he was [killed] by a white racist. Four years earlier, he had received the [Nobel] Peace Prize for his nonviolent campaign against racism.

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 8:5)
"For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit."

The passing of a dear one often leaves us wondering "Why, God, why?"  If we knew that death is the beginning of a new mystery, a new adventure to unfold, we would feel joy for those who leave this earth and joy for those yet to leave.  That simply isn't human nature.  Help me understand that what may appear to be "goodbye" is really only an "until we meet again."  Amen.

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World Party Day - 2020.04.03

"Knowledge, in truth, is the great sun in the firmament.  Life and power are scattered with all its beams."

- Daniel Webster - 

World Party Day!

"World Party Day (P-Day) is celebrated on April 3 as a synchronized global mass celebration of a better world and the creation of desirable reality."  The idea behind this day is that peace is not just the absence of war, but most importantly, the presence of fun, joy and the celebration of life. (Wikipedia)

Yesterday you read, today it is time to party with your family.  Find some way of having fun without having to go outside.  Just because we are stuck at home, it does not mean that we cannot celebrate World Party Day and have a party. 

"Technology brings us together through video and the internet allowing us to connect long-distance and celebrate all our favorite ways." 

(https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-party-day-april-3/)

Here's a song to inspire you to party.  

Let's not forget to celebrate the good times even during these difficult times!

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 8:2)
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me fred from the law of sin and death."

It's often said that prayer changes things.  This is true, but more importantly, prayer changes us.  God is poised to save all who call on him.  Renewal in the Lord has brought us unspeakable joy.  The object of our gratitude should always be the Lord.

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Let's have some snacks with Cap'n BRM :)

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International Children's Book Day - 2020.04.02

"'Tis always morning somewhere in the world."

- Richard Henry Hengist Horne - 

Happy International Children's Book Day

"International Children's Book Day is a yearly event sponsored by the International Board on Books for Young People, an international non-profit organization. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2. " (Wikipedia)

So, today, find a book, read to a sibling, read to your parents, or just read to yourself.  

Celebrate by reading any chance you get. :)

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:1)
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

Genuine love for others begins with love for God.  Our joy in God's love increases when we share it with others.  Lifting others up in prayer is an exercise in faith.  The blessing of faith in the Lord is salvation.  Joy unites the hearts of all who rejoice in and are saved by Jesus.

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Schedule! Schedule! Schedule! - Cap'n BRM :)

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When not reading, just dance (Zumba) to some fun minion music :)

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Google nose - AMAZING! - 2020.04.01

"What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon be beautiful"

- Sappho - 

Today in History (April 1)

Apple Computers Inc. is formed:

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, along with Ronald G. Wayne form the Apple Computer Company on April Fools’ Day, 1976. This is no joke!

An Apple 1 computer (Photo: Ben Margot, AP)

Computers have certainly changed since the 1970s :).

These computer kits went on sale in July 1977.  Apple had many other computer products over the years, including the Macintosh (still around as Macs now), but they changed the way we do things in 2001 with the introduction of the first iPod.  In 2007, they further expanded their reach with the release of the first iPhone and the rest is history sitting in our hands or our pockets.  And to think, that it all started in this garage...

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!

Google NOSE:

Another tech giant making history now is Google.  They are moving so far ahead with technology that it is sometimes hard to keep up with them.  Believe it or not, they are now introducing the sense of smell into our Google search experiences.  Check out this amazing video!

I can't wait to use this feature!  I'll make sure to include it in one of our future assignments.

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:22)
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

If we only believed in something half the time, it would never happen.  If we only had faith in God part of the time, it would keep us from seeing half our blessings.  Having a forever faith means that we stay the course, always letting God's love and guidance lead us, even when we may want to go in a different direction.  Living fully means having a full faith in God to take us where we need to go.

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Juggling?! - Cap'n BRM :)

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JUST DANCE AND KEEP UP YOUR SPIRITS!

(Can't stop the feeling - Justin Timberlake)

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HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY ! ;)

The Eiffel Tower opens to the public in 1889 - 2020.03.31

"Life is like a rollercoaster... 

with all its ups and downs."

- Kyler - 

Today in History (March 31)

The beautiful Eiffel Tower opens:

On this day, in 1889, one of the most iconic structures in the world is opened to the public.  The Eiffel Tower in France, was built in a little over two years and named after Gustave Eiffel, the Engineer and Architect in charge of the construction.  It held the title of the tallest structure in the world for 41 years.  In 1930 the Chrysler Building in New York took that title.  The Eiffel Tower is still, to this day, the most-visited paid for structure in the entire world. 

This is a picture of the Eiffel Tower on opening day - March 31, 1889.

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Walk in Faith - Quote of the Day (Romans 6:22)
"But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life."

Having faith the size of a mustard seed is all we need to move the mountains of our lives.  But do we truly believe this to be possible?  Doubting takes us out of the power of faith.  Fear destroys faith.  Only when we stay centered in the truth that God is always working in our favor will we move those mountains.  It all starts with faith.

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Dress up! - Says Cap'n BRM :)

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And a song to motivate you to try everything today!

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