Monthly Archives: July 2019

(Part 2) “The Danger of E Unum Pluribus…”–Watch Out for the Words

(Part 2) “The Danger of E Unum Pluribus…”–Watch Out for the Words Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Series Introduction (Part 1)     Part 3 The introduction to this series, linked above, focuses on a political ideology called Intersectionality that, I fear, has … Continue reading

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(Part 1) The Danger of E Unum Pluribus via Intersectionality and Intro: Survival Tools Redux/Updates

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Part 2     Part 3 E Unum Pluribus? Since the inception of the United States, we have been known for the motto E Pluribus Unum: “Out of many, one.” This visionary phrase appears most notably on the … Continue reading

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Guest Commentary: “Wisdom in the Counsel of Many?” © 2019, Cindy Burrell

Friend and fellow blogger Cindy Burrell authored this guest commentary I believe will be of great benefit to readers who may stop by here in their own search for help while dealing with abusive relationships. She writes and counsels through … Continue reading

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Beware the Four Firebrands: On Socialism in the USA, 2019

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila I have been a registered political Independent for years. Prior to that,  Republican. Prior to that, and in the tradition of most of my family, Democrat (I’ve been voting since 1971). The article linked, here, “Pity the … Continue reading

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On Fear, Power, Love, Sound-Mindedness (2 Timothy 1:6-7) and “Enemies Within”

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the        laying on of my hands. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of  … Continue reading

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Part 4: Verses for July–On the Individual and Collective “Harvest” and Prophecy

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 From Parts 1, 2,  and 3 July Verses In July, we wait, water, weed, and watch

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Yes, the World is a Hot Mess! Now, Here’s What to Do (Guest Feature by Lloyd Marcus)

Preface It is easy to become discouraged these days by the seemingly fast-degrading state of the world, particularly, the political world. It would be easy to just give up when it appears as if real high crimes and misdemeanors continue … Continue reading

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Part 3: Verses for July–On “Weeding”

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Part 1 Part 2 Part 4 From Parts 1 and 2: July Verses In July, we wait, water, weed, and watch

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Part 2: Verses for July–On “Watering”

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Part 1 Part 3 Part 4 In Part 1 of this series, I offered a metaphor, copied below (“July Verses”), comparing the season of waiting for the harvest to spiritual “waiting” after prayers have been planted, as … Continue reading

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On Waiting: Verses for July

Phyllis Beveridge Nissila Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.* Verses for July In July, we wait, water, weed, and watch

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