Category Archives: finding peace

My Prayer for Israel

I pray for Israel every day For her people of all faiths and colors striving not to let terrorism keep life at bay. They deserve to be left alone, To live in peace and security within their own homes. They … Continue reading

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A Newborn’s Cry

When I hear a newborn baby’s cry I can’t just idly walk on by I have to look, check and see That tiny person, oh, so wee Perhaps it’s ‘cuz I miss my babies All grown up, Now a young … Continue reading

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We Are the Strugglers

We, the Israelites, are the world’s most ancient “strugglers.” Before our return to Eretz Yisrael (Israel) during the time of Moses, We were enslaved Our sons drowned in the Nile After our return to our homeland We lived there a … Continue reading

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The Path to God

As the world bashes Jews and Judaism and Israel It is clear the world has forgotten God’s instruction To humanity To be handed down to all of man and womankind Beginning with the Jewish people: To love your neighbor as … Continue reading

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Not a Chance . . .

Don’t wait To tell those you love that you love them To thank those who deserve thanks To make meaningful connections To build memories that last forever For if you wait too long That chance may pass you by . … Continue reading

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Learning from My Patients

Image from OutdoorLeaders.com This week I learned so much From so many I learned that in viewing death As the “next great adventure” Through which our soul must travel That we must never fear it. I learned To appreciate how … Continue reading

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A Holiday Reflection for Hospice

As the holiday season approaches, we all strive to prepare For our own family’s needs, for which we are well aware What isn’t quite as easy, is knowing what to say and do For each of our patients and their … Continue reading

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The Battle for the Right to be You

In June of 2015 The Palestinian Center for Public Opinion Conducted a poll of Palestinians living in Jerusalem And discovered that 52% of them indicated They would prefer to be citizens of Israel Whether they held that opinion Because Arafat embezzled … Continue reading

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Find Meaning In . . .

Find meaning in every blue sky, every sunbeam, every drop of water and every crazy day, for these are our teachers in the roller coaster of life. Chaplain Tamar 3.26/15

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