Jack’s Winning Words
6/30/20
“Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the
mind as to the body.” (Joseph Addison) In 18th
century England Addison’s Spectator magazine said that having a
cheerful attitude would lead to better health. Last week I read a similar
opinion. “Evidence shows that being happy promotes a healthy
lifestyle.” It combats stress, reduces pain and may add years to your
life. So…Do you want to feel younger, live longer, with less pain?
Put on a happy face. ;-) Jack
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: How I do all those things? Stop watching the news. ===JACK: Not watching the news doesn't make it go away. I'm thankful for a free press. In dictatorships the press is "controlled." What to believe? God gave us a brain to use. Everybody doesn't have to think in the same way. My brain tells me not to watch FoxNews. ===JUDY: My brain tells me to watch Fox News. When I do watch
news, that’s what I watch. ===JACK: FoxNews? I'm not surprised. I must be a mind reader. ===JUDY: Should be no surprise. I’m a Patriot and I live the
USA.===JACK: I watch CNN and MSNBC. What does that make me?
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Monday, June 29, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/29/20
“Every minute of life I take a risk; it’s part of the enjoyment.” (Otto Preminger) Changing lightbulbs at the top of a cell tower wouldn’t be enjoyable for me, especially when the pay is less than $20 an hour. Among the top 10 riskiest jobs is that of being a farmer, and most farmers I know are happy. As you go to your job each day, do you sing, “Heigh, Ho, Heigh, Ho, it’s off to work I go?” In today’s world, some find it risky, but enjoyable, to help give voice to the voiceless. Hmm ;-) Jack
FROM WILLMAR REV: You may have seen this before, but seems to me to be a good illustration of what you are calling for this morning. 0;-) "If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see some one being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to them.===JACK: That's a "risk" worth taking and can make two people happy.
FROM LBP: I’m not sure there is a wage I’d take to climb to the top of a cell phone tower. For my less physically risky job, unless you consider the new risk of sitting too much, I’m working on changing my mindset from just seeing the never ending to do list. Maybe I’ll try singing this morning ===JACK: I'm wondering what song you'll be singing? One that I like begins..."Roll out of bed in the morning with a great big smile and a good, good morning."
FROM SK IN MN: Ha! I’ve never been voiceless. But I was always told that my positive attitude rubbed off on others at my work! I felt good about that! 😊===JACK: Most people avoid Negative Nellies, especially when they complain with a loud voice. People like you just the way you are.
FROM ST PAUL: good words, Jack. thanks... funny, i just heard a version of Heigh Ho sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir of all things.===JACK: True or not...after the preacher had given a sermon, saying that all booze should be taken out and thrown into the river, the choir sang, "Shall we gather at the river." Was that at SOTV?
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I'm taking a risk tomorrow with a colonoscopy ... prayers appreciated!! ===JACK: "Piece of cake," especially if things go well and the results are negative. Even a hangnail can be "risky" if left unattended and becomes infected.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: There are so many risks each and everyday. Risks don’t include just danger to us but also our well being, mental health, etc. It’s a zoo out there.===JACK: All risks aren't necerssarily bad. Even zoos can be friendly places when there is control.
“Every minute of life I take a risk; it’s part of the enjoyment.” (Otto Preminger) Changing lightbulbs at the top of a cell tower wouldn’t be enjoyable for me, especially when the pay is less than $20 an hour. Among the top 10 riskiest jobs is that of being a farmer, and most farmers I know are happy. As you go to your job each day, do you sing, “Heigh, Ho, Heigh, Ho, it’s off to work I go?” In today’s world, some find it risky, but enjoyable, to help give voice to the voiceless. Hmm ;-) Jack
FROM WILLMAR REV: You may have seen this before, but seems to me to be a good illustration of what you are calling for this morning. 0;-) "If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If you see some one being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. One small act could mean the world to them.===JACK: That's a "risk" worth taking and can make two people happy.
FROM LBP: I’m not sure there is a wage I’d take to climb to the top of a cell phone tower. For my less physically risky job, unless you consider the new risk of sitting too much, I’m working on changing my mindset from just seeing the never ending to do list. Maybe I’ll try singing this morning ===JACK: I'm wondering what song you'll be singing? One that I like begins..."Roll out of bed in the morning with a great big smile and a good, good morning."
FROM SK IN MN: Ha! I’ve never been voiceless. But I was always told that my positive attitude rubbed off on others at my work! I felt good about that! 😊===JACK: Most people avoid Negative Nellies, especially when they complain with a loud voice. People like you just the way you are.
FROM ST PAUL: good words, Jack. thanks... funny, i just heard a version of Heigh Ho sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir of all things.===JACK: True or not...after the preacher had given a sermon, saying that all booze should be taken out and thrown into the river, the choir sang, "Shall we gather at the river." Was that at SOTV?
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I'm taking a risk tomorrow with a colonoscopy ... prayers appreciated!! ===JACK: "Piece of cake," especially if things go well and the results are negative. Even a hangnail can be "risky" if left unattended and becomes infected.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: There are so many risks each and everyday. Risks don’t include just danger to us but also our well being, mental health, etc. It’s a zoo out there.===JACK: All risks aren't necerssarily bad. Even zoos can be friendly places when there is control.
Friday, June 26, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/26/20
“If you were to change the world, start with yourself.” (Gandhi) I wonder who influenced the inventor of the internet to lead him/her/them to dramatically change our world? I wonder who influenced Ford, Edison and the Wright brothers? MLK Jr’s Peace Walks, which changed today’s society. had their inspiration in the life of Gandhi and in the teaching of Jesus--that we are to love our neighbor as we love our self.” Who has helped make you into what you are today? ;-) Jack
FROM RS IN TEXAS: That causes me to reflect on who was key in establishing my values.... early on my parents my aunt Gretchen (who was a very strong person). Some values have changed over the years...for the better I hope and believe. The church and my wife have been huge influencers.
“If you were to change the world, start with yourself.” (Gandhi) I wonder who influenced the inventor of the internet to lead him/her/them to dramatically change our world? I wonder who influenced Ford, Edison and the Wright brothers? MLK Jr’s Peace Walks, which changed today’s society. had their inspiration in the life of Gandhi and in the teaching of Jesus--that we are to love our neighbor as we love our self.” Who has helped make you into what you are today? ;-) Jack
FROM RS IN TEXAS: That causes me to reflect on who was key in establishing my values.... early on my parents my aunt Gretchen (who was a very strong person). Some values have changed over the years...for the better I hope and believe. The church and my wife have been huge influencers.
Someone asked me once who my ideal golf foursome would be
(living or dead) - a round of golf with dinner and an evening of conversation
later. I came up with Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones and Byron Nelson. Two of the
three walked away from the game at an early age, but I believe all three had
great values and were great role models for life, not just golf. Always
like to absorb what you can from those you respect and want to emulate.
Thank God for role models. That said, I’ve come to appreciate
Donald Trump for showing me what kind of person not to be.===JACK: My foursome would include Sam Snead. I began golfing using his clubs.
FROM W2ILLMAR REV: Influenced by a countless number of folks . . . from all the back in the early 1950's up to today . . . including Pastor Jack Freed! 0;-)===JACK: I've always admired your "down-to-earth manner", meeting people with patience and love. ...a true pastor.
FROM RS IN MA: There surely have been special people in the course of my life who have influenced what I am today. It's interesting to me that the number of persons who truly inspired me and changed my nature is not a long list. A few individuals with strong minds can effect change in others. Furthermore, I frequently am reminded of those people, and reflect on what they gave me. Jack, you are prominent among them. Fortunately I've had the pleasure of knowing you for many years. Despite the reality of the limited number of years we shared personal contact, distance between us since then has not kept us from remaining "in touch". One of God's blessings for me is that He brought us together. That gift is one of those that keeps on giving!===JACK: Your family, all 3 of you, have been an inspiration to me...more than I c an say. In my ministry, I've met many fine folk, and each has shaped me into what I am...but you have done it in such a unique way.
FROM GOOD DEBT JON: . remember an old saying, "If it's to be it's up to me." Ghandi and MLK alike channeled and transformed their anger into a powerful peaceful message that could not be resisted. If you don't have that transformational calm and sincerity of purpose you need violence and contrived media events. When attorneys have the facts they present them, when their motives and facts are sketchy, they pound the table. All the best sir.===JACK: Few people know that it was you who took the time and effort to publish the book, "Jack's Winning Words." btw, it's still selling like hotcakes. To have the cover painting done was special. I shall never forget "your gift." To have had a face-to-face visit was special, too. Thanks for being a "thinking friend."
FROM BLAZING OAKS: My pastor's wife in Moline in H.S., Mrs. Honeywell at FMC, whom I admired and who made me want to be a pastor's wife, which turned out to be prophetic, even tho I did not marry a pastor...he became one! My husband was a big influence. my parents, esp. my mom, who always saw that we were active in church, and sent us to church camps. Many teachers: My H.S. music teacher selecting me as a Sr. to be the student director of choir for the Spring Concert influenced me to major in Music E. & many years later to become a music educator in a Jr. High school! authors and books; Norman Vincent Peale, Maya Angelou, Mary Ellen Ton, Philip Yancy, Dr. Paul Brand, Dr. Martin L. King...the list could go on forever when you're my age, ending with Jack Freed! :-)===JACK: It is humbling to be considered along with MLK Jr. He and I began our ministry at about the same time. On June 20, it was 66 years since ordination.
FROM THE BUGMAN: My father, Dick Roosenberg (founder of Tillers International) and Jack Freed Three men who influenced me more than they know by just being themselves - honest, caring, accepting men. Thanks to God for allowing me to be part of their lives. ===JACK: In life, we inluence each other. Thanks for what you have done.
FROM SHARIN' SHARON: Two people who have made me who I am today are Martin Luther and Pope Leo X, they both had a love of God, love of the Church, love of people and played that out in their time in a way that still has to be solved better.===JACK: You continue to amaze me. When God made you, He broke the mold.
FROM BS IN ENGLAND: Firstly my parents, then the Rev'd Wilkinson Riddle childhood rector, you and most recently the Rev'd Doreen. All of you have helped me on my journey, influenced me and made me who I am today.===JACK: I know of a couple of ministers who influenced me... but mainly the greatest influence has been members of my own family.
FROM W2ILLMAR REV: Influenced by a countless number of folks . . . from all the back in the early 1950's up to today . . . including Pastor Jack Freed! 0;-)===JACK: I've always admired your "down-to-earth manner", meeting people with patience and love. ...a true pastor.
FROM RS IN MA: There surely have been special people in the course of my life who have influenced what I am today. It's interesting to me that the number of persons who truly inspired me and changed my nature is not a long list. A few individuals with strong minds can effect change in others. Furthermore, I frequently am reminded of those people, and reflect on what they gave me. Jack, you are prominent among them. Fortunately I've had the pleasure of knowing you for many years. Despite the reality of the limited number of years we shared personal contact, distance between us since then has not kept us from remaining "in touch". One of God's blessings for me is that He brought us together. That gift is one of those that keeps on giving!===JACK: Your family, all 3 of you, have been an inspiration to me...more than I c an say. In my ministry, I've met many fine folk, and each has shaped me into what I am...but you have done it in such a unique way.
FROM GOOD DEBT JON: . remember an old saying, "If it's to be it's up to me." Ghandi and MLK alike channeled and transformed their anger into a powerful peaceful message that could not be resisted. If you don't have that transformational calm and sincerity of purpose you need violence and contrived media events. When attorneys have the facts they present them, when their motives and facts are sketchy, they pound the table. All the best sir.===JACK: Few people know that it was you who took the time and effort to publish the book, "Jack's Winning Words." btw, it's still selling like hotcakes. To have the cover painting done was special. I shall never forget "your gift." To have had a face-to-face visit was special, too. Thanks for being a "thinking friend."
FROM BLAZING OAKS: My pastor's wife in Moline in H.S., Mrs. Honeywell at FMC, whom I admired and who made me want to be a pastor's wife, which turned out to be prophetic, even tho I did not marry a pastor...he became one! My husband was a big influence. my parents, esp. my mom, who always saw that we were active in church, and sent us to church camps. Many teachers: My H.S. music teacher selecting me as a Sr. to be the student director of choir for the Spring Concert influenced me to major in Music E. & many years later to become a music educator in a Jr. High school! authors and books; Norman Vincent Peale, Maya Angelou, Mary Ellen Ton, Philip Yancy, Dr. Paul Brand, Dr. Martin L. King...the list could go on forever when you're my age, ending with Jack Freed! :-)===JACK: It is humbling to be considered along with MLK Jr. He and I began our ministry at about the same time. On June 20, it was 66 years since ordination.
FROM THE BUGMAN: My father, Dick Roosenberg (founder of Tillers International) and Jack Freed Three men who influenced me more than they know by just being themselves - honest, caring, accepting men. Thanks to God for allowing me to be part of their lives. ===JACK: In life, we inluence each other. Thanks for what you have done.
FROM SHARIN' SHARON: Two people who have made me who I am today are Martin Luther and Pope Leo X, they both had a love of God, love of the Church, love of people and played that out in their time in a way that still has to be solved better.===JACK: You continue to amaze me. When God made you, He broke the mold.
FROM BS IN ENGLAND: Firstly my parents, then the Rev'd Wilkinson Riddle childhood rector, you and most recently the Rev'd Doreen. All of you have helped me on my journey, influenced me and made me who I am today.===JACK: I know of a couple of ministers who influenced me... but mainly the greatest influence has been members of my own family.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/25/20
“You’ve come a long way, baby, but it’s still a man’s game.” (Catherine Maddux) Since women received the right to vote 100 years ago, they now represent 53% of voters…but still no female American President. Mayors, judges, legislators, governors and probably a V-P candidate this year… Churchill advised, “Never give in; never give in; never, never, never give in!” Female or male, we don’t always get our “want” the first time, but don’t give in. ;-) Jack
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: i don’t vote by gender or color... do you? seems democrats do both, as mr biden is looking for a WOC. this is not the true path to equality, is it?===JACK: I vote against EVIL when I see it. I vote for anyone who has sympathy for the downtrodden. It's not a perfect world, so if a WOC helps bring about change, I'm for it. In movie Westerns, I didn't mind "redmen" using the word, "paleface."===LIZ: sympathy for the downtrodden solves nothing. perpetuating victim mentality, creating endless programs that do not change the situation are ploys by power-grabbing politicians to garner votes... yet gullible voters salve their consciences by falling for the same tricks over and over again. 😂 graduating people who can barely read and have no life or job skills guarantees an underclass will be around forever. the only thing that helps is a strong economy and jobs.===JACK: There are no easy solutions. The "unseen" virus makes it seem to some that it doesn't exist. The "unseen" poverty makes it seem to some that it doesn't exist. As you have pointed out...throwing money at that problem doesn't seem to be the answer. Maybe it's a combination of things. It has helped me to understand people of color to have close friends who are people of color. Education might be another part of the answer. Bottom line....racism is bad!
FROM RJP IN NAPLES: Guess you’re not paying attention, there are many female mayors governors in this country today and contrary to popular opinion and they do not do a better job than men as witnessed by the mayors of Atlanta Chicago Seattle and more people are people no matter what the gender summer confidence summer not===JACK: You missed my point!
FROM GUSTIE: We have given in Jack. The so called protesters are tearing down our History just because it doesn’t suit their story. They have NO idea what they are tearing down statues nor why they are doing it. And now I am called a racist just because I am white. I have done nothing to harm anyone. I don’t mind telling you but I am truly afraid===JACK: The frustration is around us in abundance. In preaching, we pastors become frustrated when listeners don't (or won't) understand. We are living in troublesome times. Jesus lived in troublesome times, too. We have to ask ourselves...What did Jesus mean when he said, "You are to love the Lord your God with all your heart, sould and mind, and love your neighbor as you love yourself." when He was aske3, "who is my neighbor?" He told the parable of the Good Samaritan. What does that mean for you and me? God does not sleep, nor is He dead. God remains aware of things. Don't lose faith. "We'll understand it all by and by." ===GUSTIE: We won’t be opening our church till at least August. Then, if we have services, we will not be allowed to sing the liturgy nor the hymns and of course NO choir. I have already decided that I will watch on line from home. That way I can sing the hymns as loud or soft as I want—even off key if I want. I worship through music. And I can still go to Mt Olivet on line because they always do their services that way. I am turning into a really old curmudgeon!!!===JACK: I probably won't be going back "to the building" as soon as the doors open. I want to be safe. I fear the virus. I've also come to like church online, altho I do miss the people. Even before the pandemic, Church was not what it used to be when I was growing up. Times change. Lots of people don't like change. Time marches on...anyway. Talk about things not changing, I'll be preaching online on July 3...using Job 42:1 as my text. It won't be a Mount Olivet, but I'll try to do my best. Keep smiling, M...it becomes you!
FROM BLAZING OAKS: It IS much more a woman's game than it used to be; certainly when I was growing up, 90 yrs. ago! I think a Woman Pres will be elected in the not-too-distant future, but not in my lifetime, I'm afraid! They've always had a certain influence and power, in raising their children, and advising their husbands! Meanwhile I continue to VOTE, and READ and LEAD where and when able!===JACK: I think that there's been progress in fighting racism, too...and the "power" of women's voices is stronger now, too. Celebrate progress...and keep improving the good things
“You’ve come a long way, baby, but it’s still a man’s game.” (Catherine Maddux) Since women received the right to vote 100 years ago, they now represent 53% of voters…but still no female American President. Mayors, judges, legislators, governors and probably a V-P candidate this year… Churchill advised, “Never give in; never give in; never, never, never give in!” Female or male, we don’t always get our “want” the first time, but don’t give in. ;-) Jack
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: i don’t vote by gender or color... do you? seems democrats do both, as mr biden is looking for a WOC. this is not the true path to equality, is it?===JACK: I vote against EVIL when I see it. I vote for anyone who has sympathy for the downtrodden. It's not a perfect world, so if a WOC helps bring about change, I'm for it. In movie Westerns, I didn't mind "redmen" using the word, "paleface."===LIZ: sympathy for the downtrodden solves nothing. perpetuating victim mentality, creating endless programs that do not change the situation are ploys by power-grabbing politicians to garner votes... yet gullible voters salve their consciences by falling for the same tricks over and over again. 😂 graduating people who can barely read and have no life or job skills guarantees an underclass will be around forever. the only thing that helps is a strong economy and jobs.===JACK: There are no easy solutions. The "unseen" virus makes it seem to some that it doesn't exist. The "unseen" poverty makes it seem to some that it doesn't exist. As you have pointed out...throwing money at that problem doesn't seem to be the answer. Maybe it's a combination of things. It has helped me to understand people of color to have close friends who are people of color. Education might be another part of the answer. Bottom line....racism is bad!
FROM RJP IN NAPLES: Guess you’re not paying attention, there are many female mayors governors in this country today and contrary to popular opinion and they do not do a better job than men as witnessed by the mayors of Atlanta Chicago Seattle and more people are people no matter what the gender summer confidence summer not===JACK: You missed my point!
FROM GUSTIE: We have given in Jack. The so called protesters are tearing down our History just because it doesn’t suit their story. They have NO idea what they are tearing down statues nor why they are doing it. And now I am called a racist just because I am white. I have done nothing to harm anyone. I don’t mind telling you but I am truly afraid===JACK: The frustration is around us in abundance. In preaching, we pastors become frustrated when listeners don't (or won't) understand. We are living in troublesome times. Jesus lived in troublesome times, too. We have to ask ourselves...What did Jesus mean when he said, "You are to love the Lord your God with all your heart, sould and mind, and love your neighbor as you love yourself." when He was aske3, "who is my neighbor?" He told the parable of the Good Samaritan. What does that mean for you and me? God does not sleep, nor is He dead. God remains aware of things. Don't lose faith. "We'll understand it all by and by." ===GUSTIE: We won’t be opening our church till at least August. Then, if we have services, we will not be allowed to sing the liturgy nor the hymns and of course NO choir. I have already decided that I will watch on line from home. That way I can sing the hymns as loud or soft as I want—even off key if I want. I worship through music. And I can still go to Mt Olivet on line because they always do their services that way. I am turning into a really old curmudgeon!!!===JACK: I probably won't be going back "to the building" as soon as the doors open. I want to be safe. I fear the virus. I've also come to like church online, altho I do miss the people. Even before the pandemic, Church was not what it used to be when I was growing up. Times change. Lots of people don't like change. Time marches on...anyway. Talk about things not changing, I'll be preaching online on July 3...using Job 42:1 as my text. It won't be a Mount Olivet, but I'll try to do my best. Keep smiling, M...it becomes you!
FROM BLAZING OAKS: It IS much more a woman's game than it used to be; certainly when I was growing up, 90 yrs. ago! I think a Woman Pres will be elected in the not-too-distant future, but not in my lifetime, I'm afraid! They've always had a certain influence and power, in raising their children, and advising their husbands! Meanwhile I continue to VOTE, and READ and LEAD where and when able!===JACK: I think that there's been progress in fighting racism, too...and the "power" of women's voices is stronger now, too. Celebrate progress...and keep improving the good things
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
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Jack’s Winning Words
6/23/20
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” (Aristotle) It’s interesting that there were “dark days in the time of Aristotle (4th Cent BCE) just as in our time. His, “Focus on the the light” is good advice for us…Look for the good things in life that are around us. They’re there! Off the subject, I read of a family with the name of, Tottle. They had a son and named him, Aristotle. How would you like to be called, Aristotle Tottle? ;-) Jack
FROM TL IN MI: I would have made his name Aris!😁===JACK: Now, that is clever. Thanks
FROM ST PAUL: Jack, i went to the seminary with a fellow named Arden Barden. Margaret had a student named Sudie Guody. ===JACK: One of my seminary classmates was Marcus Aurelius. No, it wasn't the original M.A., just a guy from Iowa.===SP: better than Caligula or Domitian or Nero or Brutus or...===JACK: A high school classmate was Christ (Kapantas). We called him, Chris, so as not to swear.=SP: have often wondered: is using God's name (or Jesus' name) "in vain" the same as swearing or cursing? slight difference??===JACK: Things were "different" when we were trying live our Christianity as teens. We were so afraid of using the G-word. In today's world people are more careful about using the N-word than they are about using "swear" words, including the G-word.
FROM WILLMAR REV: If he attended our church and Sunday School as a small preschooler...he would be recognized for a short while as Aristotle Tottle a Toddler! 0;-))===JACK: ...or, A Tottle tot named, A Tottle.
“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.” (Aristotle) It’s interesting that there were “dark days in the time of Aristotle (4th Cent BCE) just as in our time. His, “Focus on the the light” is good advice for us…Look for the good things in life that are around us. They’re there! Off the subject, I read of a family with the name of, Tottle. They had a son and named him, Aristotle. How would you like to be called, Aristotle Tottle? ;-) Jack
FROM TL IN MI: I would have made his name Aris!😁===JACK: Now, that is clever. Thanks
FROM ST PAUL: Jack, i went to the seminary with a fellow named Arden Barden. Margaret had a student named Sudie Guody. ===JACK: One of my seminary classmates was Marcus Aurelius. No, it wasn't the original M.A., just a guy from Iowa.===SP: better than Caligula or Domitian or Nero or Brutus or...===JACK: A high school classmate was Christ (Kapantas). We called him, Chris, so as not to swear.=SP: have often wondered: is using God's name (or Jesus' name) "in vain" the same as swearing or cursing? slight difference??===JACK: Things were "different" when we were trying live our Christianity as teens. We were so afraid of using the G-word. In today's world people are more careful about using the N-word than they are about using "swear" words, including the G-word.
FROM WILLMAR REV: If he attended our church and Sunday School as a small preschooler...he would be recognized for a short while as Aristotle Tottle a Toddler! 0;-))===JACK: ...or, A Tottle tot named, A Tottle.
Monday, June 22, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/22/20)
“This world is not given by our fathers, but borrowed from our children.” (James Audubon) James was more than a painter of bird pictures. He was an environmentalist and sounded an alarm about the destruction of animal habitats. He loved wandering through woods and fields and recording what he saw. A Lutheran pastor helped with some of his writing. He was a vegetarian, too. I like his thought that our world is borrowed from our children. ;-) Jack
FROM TRIHARDER: I'm afraid of what we are leaving for our children. ===JACK: I remember how hopeful I was when you took a group of boys to Cuba to play soccer with boys there. Doors were opening. And, I remember how proud you were that your son was going to be working with diplomatic issues worldwide. Was it all a dream...now turned into a nightmare? Let's not give up hope. Let's not stop sounding the alarm. The battle is lost when fear erases hope!===JACK: Focus non the negative, and you see negatives. While it seems as tho we have passed the tipping point, I'm not ready to give in...As the commander of Allied forces said the the Nazis when asked to surrender..."NUTS!" Audubon was discouraged during his day, but did not give up.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I think we are hard-put these days to see the positive in our world situations, and our country's future, but our children and "grands" will probably be as adaptable as our ancestors had to be in tough times. There are always some very deep and creative minds that forge new ways and inventions to cope with challenges! I pray this will continue, God leading!!! ==JACK: I'm preaching in Minnesota on 4th of July weekend...using Job 42:1 as the text: "God, I know that you can do all things."
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: We have all enjoyed the Audubon house in Key West! He certainly made that very interesting!===JACK: So, Tampa is more than a place where they just make cigars....
Did you ever smoke a cigar? ===SHIRL: No! I never smoked a cigarette either! My mother smoked for 45 years and Les smoked for 25 years! They both stopped cold turkey!===JACK: Scientific studies probably scared the tar out of them> Do you remember that expression, "Scared the tar out of" someone?
“This world is not given by our fathers, but borrowed from our children.” (James Audubon) James was more than a painter of bird pictures. He was an environmentalist and sounded an alarm about the destruction of animal habitats. He loved wandering through woods and fields and recording what he saw. A Lutheran pastor helped with some of his writing. He was a vegetarian, too. I like his thought that our world is borrowed from our children. ;-) Jack
FROM TRIHARDER: I'm afraid of what we are leaving for our children. ===JACK: I remember how hopeful I was when you took a group of boys to Cuba to play soccer with boys there. Doors were opening. And, I remember how proud you were that your son was going to be working with diplomatic issues worldwide. Was it all a dream...now turned into a nightmare? Let's not give up hope. Let's not stop sounding the alarm. The battle is lost when fear erases hope!===JACK: Focus non the negative, and you see negatives. While it seems as tho we have passed the tipping point, I'm not ready to give in...As the commander of Allied forces said the the Nazis when asked to surrender..."NUTS!" Audubon was discouraged during his day, but did not give up.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I think we are hard-put these days to see the positive in our world situations, and our country's future, but our children and "grands" will probably be as adaptable as our ancestors had to be in tough times. There are always some very deep and creative minds that forge new ways and inventions to cope with challenges! I pray this will continue, God leading!!! ==JACK: I'm preaching in Minnesota on 4th of July weekend...using Job 42:1 as the text: "God, I know that you can do all things."
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: We have all enjoyed the Audubon house in Key West! He certainly made that very interesting!===JACK: So, Tampa is more than a place where they just make cigars....
Did you ever smoke a cigar? ===SHIRL: No! I never smoked a cigarette either! My mother smoked for 45 years and Les smoked for 25 years! They both stopped cold turkey!===JACK: Scientific studies probably scared the tar out of them> Do you remember that expression, "Scared the tar out of" someone?
Friday, June 19, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/19/20
“There’s an old saying about those who forget history. I don’t remember it, but it’s good.” (Stephen Colbert) Do you have a favorite comedian? I laughed at Colbert when his name was pronounced, Coal-burt. He has a weirdness (and cutting edge) that I like. Many comics come from hard times, finding laughter in the “tragic.” Charlie Chaplin was a master of this. Jackie Gleason mastered it as Ralph Kramden in the Honeymooners. Who (what) makes you laugh? ;-) Jack
FROM ST PAUL: looking at re-runs of the Honeymooners in today's culture, it's a wonder Alice didn't get a gun and shoot him for being and sounding so abusive. it seemed funny then but not so much today===JACK: I really, REALLY laugh at the Honeymooners. Don't feel too sorry for Alice. She gives it right back at Ralph.
FROM BS IN ENGLAND: e have Michael McIntyre who has a show on TV on Saturdays and it makes me laugh until my sides ache!===JACK: With Youtube I should be able to watch "your" Michael...and see if my sides ache. Is British humor different from American? Fawlty Towers was a favorite of mine.
FROM HONEST JOHN: I think “Your Show of Shows” was the best comedy show ever.... ===JACK: As for comedy, how about DJT claiming that he made Juneteenth into the famous day it is today?
FROM WILLMAR REV: Me sometimes, as I shake my head in disbelief at what I just said or did?! Nobody else is. 0;-/===JACK: I remember making some slip-ups during sermons...saying the wrong thing...then starting laugh in the pulpit, with others, laughing, too. But, no rolling in the aisles, like at an A of G service.
FROM INDY GENIE: I love Stephen Colbert. He makes me laugh and think. Ross, on Friends, also makes me laugh out loud ...in every episode. ===JACK: I liked your mom's laugh. I can picture (hear) it now.===GENIE: Oh...thank you for mentioning her and her laugh! I like that you knew her.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: Love Colbert, especially his monologues about Trump! Truly funny! I have a framed photo with the caption "Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves for we will never cease to be amused!" I am often amused...! The Golden Girls are usually good for a laugh, too! The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Coach, were good ones in their day!! :-) Thank goodness for the gift of humor!!!===JACK: Laughter, like beauty, is in the beholder. Colbert "amuses" me. He's not the HA HA type of comedian. I wonder if Jesus really (really) laughed at a joke? I mean...at stuff that isn't in the Bible.===BO: We don't know, that's for sure...but I hope he did! A little levity goes
“There’s an old saying about those who forget history. I don’t remember it, but it’s good.” (Stephen Colbert) Do you have a favorite comedian? I laughed at Colbert when his name was pronounced, Coal-burt. He has a weirdness (and cutting edge) that I like. Many comics come from hard times, finding laughter in the “tragic.” Charlie Chaplin was a master of this. Jackie Gleason mastered it as Ralph Kramden in the Honeymooners. Who (what) makes you laugh? ;-) Jack
FROM ST PAUL: looking at re-runs of the Honeymooners in today's culture, it's a wonder Alice didn't get a gun and shoot him for being and sounding so abusive. it seemed funny then but not so much today===JACK: I really, REALLY laugh at the Honeymooners. Don't feel too sorry for Alice. She gives it right back at Ralph.
FROM BS IN ENGLAND: e have Michael McIntyre who has a show on TV on Saturdays and it makes me laugh until my sides ache!===JACK: With Youtube I should be able to watch "your" Michael...and see if my sides ache. Is British humor different from American? Fawlty Towers was a favorite of mine.
FROM HONEST JOHN: I think “Your Show of Shows” was the best comedy show ever.... ===JACK: As for comedy, how about DJT claiming that he made Juneteenth into the famous day it is today?
FROM WILLMAR REV: Me sometimes, as I shake my head in disbelief at what I just said or did?! Nobody else is. 0;-/===JACK: I remember making some slip-ups during sermons...saying the wrong thing...then starting laugh in the pulpit, with others, laughing, too. But, no rolling in the aisles, like at an A of G service.
FROM INDY GENIE: I love Stephen Colbert. He makes me laugh and think. Ross, on Friends, also makes me laugh out loud ...in every episode. ===JACK: I liked your mom's laugh. I can picture (hear) it now.===GENIE: Oh...thank you for mentioning her and her laugh! I like that you knew her.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: Love Colbert, especially his monologues about Trump! Truly funny! I have a framed photo with the caption "Blessed are we who can laugh at ourselves for we will never cease to be amused!" I am often amused...! The Golden Girls are usually good for a laugh, too! The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Coach, were good ones in their day!! :-) Thank goodness for the gift of humor!!!===JACK: Laughter, like beauty, is in the beholder. Colbert "amuses" me. He's not the HA HA type of comedian. I wonder if Jesus really (really) laughed at a joke? I mean...at stuff that isn't in the Bible.===BO: We don't know, that's for sure...but I hope he did! A little levity goes
a long way in dealing with life's ups and downs, and He sure
had that!! With his close friends, maybe??
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/18/20
“Doc, thank you so much for not giving up on me.” (Lung transplant survivor) The patient was a woman in her 20s whose lungs had been damaged by the virus. It was a successful, but risky, surgery. Maybe it isn’t for a lung transplant, but more than a few people owe a “thank you” to someone who hasn’t given up on them. A recovering addict…a wayward daughter or son…the father of the Prodigal Son in the Bible (…that Father is God, who doesn’t give up on you…and me.) ;-) Jack
FROM DRHR: The most serious issue with Thai virus is that individual outcomes are unknown. A 103 year old woman recovers and this 20 year old has her lungs destroyed.===JACK: I think that we're examining the tip of the iceberg.
FROM CA IN MN: 💕 your words===JACK: It needs to be said again and again. God doesn't give up on anyone.===CA: Your words are a bright light that I look forward to each morn.===JACK: There's a good-morning song that has these words, "Wake up with a grin."
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: I’m deeply grateful for a husband, family and a merciful God who loves me with all my flaws.===JACK: Flaws? What flaws?
FROM LBP: Wow! That is a miracle story. Had to look that news story up. Pretty wild all that lined up to have that work out for her. As another doc noted this will likely be a rare occurrence for COVID tmt ===JACK: Pandemic stories aren't all bad. You've probably experienced good coming out of bad in your life.
“Doc, thank you so much for not giving up on me.” (Lung transplant survivor) The patient was a woman in her 20s whose lungs had been damaged by the virus. It was a successful, but risky, surgery. Maybe it isn’t for a lung transplant, but more than a few people owe a “thank you” to someone who hasn’t given up on them. A recovering addict…a wayward daughter or son…the father of the Prodigal Son in the Bible (…that Father is God, who doesn’t give up on you…and me.) ;-) Jack
FROM DRHR: The most serious issue with Thai virus is that individual outcomes are unknown. A 103 year old woman recovers and this 20 year old has her lungs destroyed.===JACK: I think that we're examining the tip of the iceberg.
FROM CA IN MN: 💕 your words===JACK: It needs to be said again and again. God doesn't give up on anyone.===CA: Your words are a bright light that I look forward to each morn.===JACK: There's a good-morning song that has these words, "Wake up with a grin."
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: I’m deeply grateful for a husband, family and a merciful God who loves me with all my flaws.===JACK: Flaws? What flaws?
FROM LBP: Wow! That is a miracle story. Had to look that news story up. Pretty wild all that lined up to have that work out for her. As another doc noted this will likely be a rare occurrence for COVID tmt ===JACK: Pandemic stories aren't all bad. You've probably experienced good coming out of bad in your life.
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words June
17, 2020
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you
can’t change it, change the way you think about it.” (Mary Engelbreit) In The Sound of Music Maria sings
that when you’re feeling bad, think of things that make you happy. In
other words, change your way of thinking. There are worries these days
about many “what ifs.” One lady was heard to say: “I says my prayers and
then goes to sleep, knowing that it’s now up to God.” Faith says,
“Ultimately all things are up to God.” ;-) Jack
FROM DAZ IN CO: Those are especially good thoughts for now.===JACK: "It' up to God" are good words for many situations.
FROM TERI G: “She took a leap and built her wings on her way down.” (Kobi Yamada) This is one of my favorite quotes.===JACK: I like it, too.
FROM HONEST JOHN: J.Q. Adams hated slavery....fought to change how we dealt with it...never succeeded....never gave up...died fighting against it...I admire that===JACK: I must have been asleep during that history lesson. There's a lot of stuff about a lot of people that I don't know...but I'm still willing and able to learn Thanks
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: We do t like the destruction being caused by people who don’t care who’s property they destroy. How do we stop it?===JACK: The answer is not one people like to hear. Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." Until people are treated the same, regardless of color, things will not change. This does not excuse vandalism by "blacks", nor does it excuse the action of white supremacists. The truth is: people are treated differently because of skin color.
FROM DAZ IN CO: Those are especially good thoughts for now.===JACK: "It' up to God" are good words for many situations.
FROM TERI G: “She took a leap and built her wings on her way down.” (Kobi Yamada) This is one of my favorite quotes.===JACK: I like it, too.
FROM HONEST JOHN: J.Q. Adams hated slavery....fought to change how we dealt with it...never succeeded....never gave up...died fighting against it...I admire that===JACK: I must have been asleep during that history lesson. There's a lot of stuff about a lot of people that I don't know...but I'm still willing and able to learn Thanks
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: We do t like the destruction being caused by people who don’t care who’s property they destroy. How do we stop it?===JACK: The answer is not one people like to hear. Jesus said, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." Until people are treated the same, regardless of color, things will not change. This does not excuse vandalism by "blacks", nor does it excuse the action of white supremacists. The truth is: people are treated differently because of skin color.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/16/20
“You’ll miss them when they’re gone.” (Elizabeth Kolbert) A National Geographic article warns of the danger to our ecosystem by the loss of insects…a 76% drop since 1989. 5 million species of “bugs”, each with its purpose. All people, regardless of size, shape, or color have a “God-purpose” for being on this earth. Before we try to determine if one is better than another, let’s see if we can determine our own purpose for being here. I’d like to think that you and I will be missed when we’re gone! ;-) Jack
FROM RVB: My daily Bible art is so well coordinated with today’s WW…’H HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)===JACK: Thanks for the reminder that we have a God who not only creates, but cares for what He has created.
FROM RK IN MN: You certainly will, dear Jack. P J, too!===JACK: I'll always remember your smiling face. Smiles are better than frowns, any day.
FROM MY ATTORNEY: Missed, but never forgotten. Some people leave deep footprints. Especially you!!! ===JACK: I hope that you've made sure that my will is in order.
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Just enjoy each day and do our best to make each day a good one! ===JACK: The Bible promises that there will be eternal enjoyment in Heaven.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: One of my greatest sorrows was when my beloved grandma passed away. We have our grandchildren every other weekend from Friday to Sunday. And we have them Friday to Wednesday since schools closed. I do their homeschooling with them during the week.
Should you go first and I remain,
“You’ll miss them when they’re gone.” (Elizabeth Kolbert) A National Geographic article warns of the danger to our ecosystem by the loss of insects…a 76% drop since 1989. 5 million species of “bugs”, each with its purpose. All people, regardless of size, shape, or color have a “God-purpose” for being on this earth. Before we try to determine if one is better than another, let’s see if we can determine our own purpose for being here. I’d like to think that you and I will be missed when we’re gone! ;-) Jack
FROM RVB: My daily Bible art is so well coordinated with today’s WW…’H HAS MADE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)===JACK: Thanks for the reminder that we have a God who not only creates, but cares for what He has created.
FROM RK IN MN: You certainly will, dear Jack. P J, too!===JACK: I'll always remember your smiling face. Smiles are better than frowns, any day.
FROM MY ATTORNEY: Missed, but never forgotten. Some people leave deep footprints. Especially you!!! ===JACK: I hope that you've made sure that my will is in order.
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Just enjoy each day and do our best to make each day a good one! ===JACK: The Bible promises that there will be eternal enjoyment in Heaven.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: One of my greatest sorrows was when my beloved grandma passed away. We have our grandchildren every other weekend from Friday to Sunday. And we have them Friday to Wednesday since schools closed. I do their homeschooling with them during the week.
Those six days are our best days. We will be missed!===JACK: It sounds as tho you've taken "grandma lessons" from your grandma.
FROM RS IN TEXAS: I know you will be (missed). Hopefully mankind will come to their senses and recognize that their "home" is more than just the dwelling they live in, and work to protect it as such.===JACK: It has been, is, and always will be as such. There is no place as heaven on earth.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I once had a kitchen plaque that said, "If Noah had been truly wise, He would have swatted those two flies!!" But I suppose even flies have their purpose, pesky as they can be! We'll all be missed and mourned by family, friends and co-workers, no doubt, but much of our ideals and ideas will be carried on" by those we have impacted! Your legacy impacts a great many folks!! Carry on, Jack! :-)===JACK: Your plaque reminds of Ogden Nash who wrote..."God created the fly and forgot to tell us why." Here in Minnesota we have lots of wood ticks. I'll have to do some research and see what is their purpose in the food chain.
FROM WILLMAR REV: You'll certainly be missed for some time from beginning my mornings with your good word!! 0;-)===JACK: I wonder if there'll be computers in Heaven, or they still using scrolls?
FROM RS IN TEXAS: I know you will be (missed). Hopefully mankind will come to their senses and recognize that their "home" is more than just the dwelling they live in, and work to protect it as such.===JACK: It has been, is, and always will be as such. There is no place as heaven on earth.
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I once had a kitchen plaque that said, "If Noah had been truly wise, He would have swatted those two flies!!" But I suppose even flies have their purpose, pesky as they can be! We'll all be missed and mourned by family, friends and co-workers, no doubt, but much of our ideals and ideas will be carried on" by those we have impacted! Your legacy impacts a great many folks!! Carry on, Jack! :-)===JACK: Your plaque reminds of Ogden Nash who wrote..."God created the fly and forgot to tell us why." Here in Minnesota we have lots of wood ticks. I'll have to do some research and see what is their purpose in the food chain.
FROM WILLMAR REV: You'll certainly be missed for some time from beginning my mornings with your good word!! 0;-)===JACK: I wonder if there'll be computers in Heaven, or they still using scrolls?
Should you go first and I remain,
for battle to be fought.
Each thing you've touched along the way
will be a hallowed spot.
Each thing you've touched along the way
will be a hallowed spot.
I'll hear your voice, I'll see your smile,
though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping hand
will buoy me on with hope.
though blindly I may grope,
The memory of your helping hand
will buoy me on with hope.
Monday, June 15, 2020
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Friday, June 12, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/12/20
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are good at heart.” (Anne Frank) If Anne were still living she’d be 91 today. What is still living is her belief that there is worth in each person. Mob psychology can “demonize” ordinarily decent people, as happened with the Nazis in WW2. It can happen in anytime. Anne’s story needs retelling. “In spite of everything,” don’t give up on people or on working for the good. ;-) Jack
FROM HUMBUG JOHN: Amen===JACK: It's true, but sometimes beyond understanding.
FROM SALON SUZY: I believe that too!===JACK: Like Anne, it can take just one person to make a difference. Let's (you and I) try to do that today!
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Her statement is as relevant today as it was in her day. People are generally kind-hearted.===JACK: Good or bad...It takes just one to be a leader. Choose to be a leader for good today.
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: as is happening right now in our country. innocent people are being ostracized, demonized by domestic terrorists... after sixty years of mostly worthless social programs, what we need to do is stop the victimization that keeps political parties afloat, and just go about living. jobs are the answer. all people need the fulfillment and esteem that come from an “honest day’s work.” my dad would be 93 today. i can only imagine what he would think of the goings on... ===JACK: If I were put in a position of need, I'd be grateful for someone who recognized my plight and stood up for me. That's the true spirit of America, and that's what your father stood for.
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Of course! Accentuate the positive!===JACK: What I'm looking for is leadership that works to eliminate the negative.
FROM THE SHARK: Amen to that my friend.===JACK: As I see it...we are in need of more friends and fewer enemies. Friendship begins by reaching mout and saying, "PEACE!"
FROM WILLMAR REV: Most generally "undesirable and challenging experiences, even devasting at times" do settle down and clearer heads prevail to help bring us back into a negotiable balance. 0;-) ===JACK: It must be challenging for you to be "the chaplain" for your community...serving people of both sides of divisive issues. May God go with you!
FROM HONEST JOHN: I disagree....I don’t think that “people are good at heart”.... I think the service book accurately reflects the biblical belief that we are “by nature, sinful and unclean”.....and that because of that and that God’s very nature calls for Justice and Mercy, God sent his only Son....cf. Anselm===JACK: The "religious" element seems to be missing in today's situation, unlike during MLK jr's marches. As a theologian-observer you can talk and write about sin-justice-mercy, but until it takes root in the movement, it remains for God to say, "ENOUGH!"
FROM CL: I have thought of the words of Anne Frank so often as we go through these hard times. Thanks for another good ===JACK: Hard times? Think of what it must have been like for Anne. And think of how she saw the good amidst the bad. A good lesson!
“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are good at heart.” (Anne Frank) If Anne were still living she’d be 91 today. What is still living is her belief that there is worth in each person. Mob psychology can “demonize” ordinarily decent people, as happened with the Nazis in WW2. It can happen in anytime. Anne’s story needs retelling. “In spite of everything,” don’t give up on people or on working for the good. ;-) Jack
FROM HUMBUG JOHN: Amen===JACK: It's true, but sometimes beyond understanding.
FROM SALON SUZY: I believe that too!===JACK: Like Anne, it can take just one person to make a difference. Let's (you and I) try to do that today!
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Her statement is as relevant today as it was in her day. People are generally kind-hearted.===JACK: Good or bad...It takes just one to be a leader. Choose to be a leader for good today.
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: as is happening right now in our country. innocent people are being ostracized, demonized by domestic terrorists... after sixty years of mostly worthless social programs, what we need to do is stop the victimization that keeps political parties afloat, and just go about living. jobs are the answer. all people need the fulfillment and esteem that come from an “honest day’s work.” my dad would be 93 today. i can only imagine what he would think of the goings on... ===JACK: If I were put in a position of need, I'd be grateful for someone who recognized my plight and stood up for me. That's the true spirit of America, and that's what your father stood for.
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Of course! Accentuate the positive!===JACK: What I'm looking for is leadership that works to eliminate the negative.
FROM THE SHARK: Amen to that my friend.===JACK: As I see it...we are in need of more friends and fewer enemies. Friendship begins by reaching mout and saying, "PEACE!"
FROM WILLMAR REV: Most generally "undesirable and challenging experiences, even devasting at times" do settle down and clearer heads prevail to help bring us back into a negotiable balance. 0;-) ===JACK: It must be challenging for you to be "the chaplain" for your community...serving people of both sides of divisive issues. May God go with you!
FROM HONEST JOHN: I disagree....I don’t think that “people are good at heart”.... I think the service book accurately reflects the biblical belief that we are “by nature, sinful and unclean”.....and that because of that and that God’s very nature calls for Justice and Mercy, God sent his only Son....cf. Anselm===JACK: The "religious" element seems to be missing in today's situation, unlike during MLK jr's marches. As a theologian-observer you can talk and write about sin-justice-mercy, but until it takes root in the movement, it remains for God to say, "ENOUGH!"
FROM CL: I have thought of the words of Anne Frank so often as we go through these hard times. Thanks for another good ===JACK: Hard times? Think of what it must have been like for Anne. And think of how she saw the good amidst the bad. A good lesson!
Thursday, June 11, 2020
JJack’s Winning Words
6/11/20
“…waking up in the laundromat and praying to the machine.” (Mike Corrao) Are you sometimes frustrated by unanswered prayers. Jesus says, “Call on me in the day of trouble, and I will answer you.” …and we wait, and we wait! Corraro writes that it’s almost like praying to the Maytag. In Confirmation class I taught that God answers all of our requests like a good parent. Sometimes with a Yes or a No, or, We’ll see! God loves you and wants the best for you. ;-) Jack
FROM WILLMAR REV: Always!===JACK: Yes, God is like that. "Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore." Have you sung that one?===REV: A "Sunday Night Service" special . . . the Sunday evening services were most generally evangelistic in my earlier days growing up in church! 0;-)===JACK: Do you still sing, "Washed in the Blood," or has the imagery caused it to be replaced by more modern songs?===REV: I still sing it when refreshed in n memory...but it has gone by the way of many of the old hymns...had a funeral awhile back and asked the young minister of music if he could play “In the Garden”...wasn’t familiar with it.?.? 0;-/ ===JACK: If you look at the words of In the Garden, it tells the story of Mary meeting the resurrected Jesus personally in the garden where she thought that He was the gardener. BTW, as a railroad chaplain, have you ever used the hymn, Life's Railway to Heaven? (You can Youtube it) ===REV: My memory may be failing me, but I believe that song was used at one of the funerals I officiated with a retired railroad gentleman. There is also the racer's prayer I have used on occasion at the track. 0;-) Lord I Pray as I race today Keep me safe along the way Not only me but the others too as they perform the jobs they do I know God that in a race I the driver Must set the pace But in this race of life I pray Help me lord along the way Although I know I am a sinner help me to believe that with GOD You’re always a Winner.===JACK: "Gentlemen (and ladies) start your prayers!"
FROM LBP: I remember that lesson :)===JACK: Have you ever felt as tho you were praying to the Maytag? I mean, have you ever been frustrated by unanswered prayers?===LBP: Nothing that stands out, actually. I know I have been very fortunate in many ways in my life. I also never saw prayer as a magic wand... not my will, but thy will be done... right?===JACK: At least in your case, my teaching was not in vain. Of course, you had other teachers at home...and the Holy Spirit was involved, too.
“…waking up in the laundromat and praying to the machine.” (Mike Corrao) Are you sometimes frustrated by unanswered prayers. Jesus says, “Call on me in the day of trouble, and I will answer you.” …and we wait, and we wait! Corraro writes that it’s almost like praying to the Maytag. In Confirmation class I taught that God answers all of our requests like a good parent. Sometimes with a Yes or a No, or, We’ll see! God loves you and wants the best for you. ;-) Jack
FROM WILLMAR REV: Always!===JACK: Yes, God is like that. "Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore." Have you sung that one?===REV: A "Sunday Night Service" special . . . the Sunday evening services were most generally evangelistic in my earlier days growing up in church! 0;-)===JACK: Do you still sing, "Washed in the Blood," or has the imagery caused it to be replaced by more modern songs?===REV: I still sing it when refreshed in n memory...but it has gone by the way of many of the old hymns...had a funeral awhile back and asked the young minister of music if he could play “In the Garden”...wasn’t familiar with it.?.? 0;-/ ===JACK: If you look at the words of In the Garden, it tells the story of Mary meeting the resurrected Jesus personally in the garden where she thought that He was the gardener. BTW, as a railroad chaplain, have you ever used the hymn, Life's Railway to Heaven? (You can Youtube it) ===REV: My memory may be failing me, but I believe that song was used at one of the funerals I officiated with a retired railroad gentleman. There is also the racer's prayer I have used on occasion at the track. 0;-) Lord I Pray as I race today Keep me safe along the way Not only me but the others too as they perform the jobs they do I know God that in a race I the driver Must set the pace But in this race of life I pray Help me lord along the way Although I know I am a sinner help me to believe that with GOD You’re always a Winner.===JACK: "Gentlemen (and ladies) start your prayers!"
FROM LBP: I remember that lesson :)===JACK: Have you ever felt as tho you were praying to the Maytag? I mean, have you ever been frustrated by unanswered prayers?===LBP: Nothing that stands out, actually. I know I have been very fortunate in many ways in my life. I also never saw prayer as a magic wand... not my will, but thy will be done... right?===JACK: At least in your case, my teaching was not in vain. Of course, you had other teachers at home...and the Holy Spirit was involved, too.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words
6/10/20
“Don’t bother me, I know what I’m doing!” (Kimi Raikkonen) I wouldn’t know what I was doing if I drove a Formula One race car like Kimi, but like “Iceman” Kimi, when I’m focused on something I think I know about…..don’t bother me! Are you like that? However, sometimes we think we know what we’re doing….but we really don’t. What this world needs are people who are willing admit they don’t know everything, and are open to learn…and change, if necessary. ;-) Jack
FROM BLAZING OAKS: In these times, CHANGE is the name of the game! We've seen so much change in our lifetimes, and anyone who has had to master the computer, IPad, Smart Phone, etc. when over 65, has no qualms about admitting they don't know everything, and have a LOT to learn! Thank goodness for helpful kids and grandkids!! HA!===JACK: I'm surprised about how much I have been able to learn. Thank God for our wonderful brains. As RLS wrote... “The world is so full of a number of things, I ’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.”
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: What the world needs now is love love love!===JACK: Continuing on... "No not just for some but for everyone."
FROM ANDOVER: Thank you.===JACK: i "think" I know what I'm doing.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Can’t say enough know everything or even a little bit of what should know.===JACK: Never let your mind be closed to learning, Judy.
FROM SK IN SJ: I think the older I get, the less I know. I loved it when I thought I knew everything, ha! Now, I TRY to listen and learn and know that indeed, I don’t know everything. ===JACK: There's an old Pennsylvania Dutch saying: "Ve get too soon oldt undt too late schmart."
“Don’t bother me, I know what I’m doing!” (Kimi Raikkonen) I wouldn’t know what I was doing if I drove a Formula One race car like Kimi, but like “Iceman” Kimi, when I’m focused on something I think I know about…..don’t bother me! Are you like that? However, sometimes we think we know what we’re doing….but we really don’t. What this world needs are people who are willing admit they don’t know everything, and are open to learn…and change, if necessary. ;-) Jack
FROM BLAZING OAKS: In these times, CHANGE is the name of the game! We've seen so much change in our lifetimes, and anyone who has had to master the computer, IPad, Smart Phone, etc. when over 65, has no qualms about admitting they don't know everything, and have a LOT to learn! Thank goodness for helpful kids and grandkids!! HA!===JACK: I'm surprised about how much I have been able to learn. Thank God for our wonderful brains. As RLS wrote... “The world is so full of a number of things, I ’m sure we should all be as happy as kings.”
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: What the world needs now is love love love!===JACK: Continuing on... "No not just for some but for everyone."
FROM ANDOVER: Thank you.===JACK: i "think" I know what I'm doing.
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: Can’t say enough know everything or even a little bit of what should know.===JACK: Never let your mind be closed to learning, Judy.
FROM SK IN SJ: I think the older I get, the less I know. I loved it when I thought I knew everything, ha! Now, I TRY to listen and learn and know that indeed, I don’t know everything. ===JACK: There's an old Pennsylvania Dutch saying: "Ve get too soon oldt undt too late schmart."
Tuesday, June 09, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words 6/9/20
“Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!” (Gomer Pyle USMC) Do any of you remember the sitcom with Jim Nabors as Gomer? Really funny! Pink Floyd even used the “surprise” quote in one of their songs…and it appeared in the Forrest Gump movie. I like good surprises…friends showing up unexpectedly. Any surprise events” in your life lately? A pleasant surprise for me: hearing of a Michigan community where yard signs have sprung up, bearing M L King Jr “peace” quotes. ;-) Jack
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I didn't catch that in the Forrest Gump movie! That sounds like
“Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!” (Gomer Pyle USMC) Do any of you remember the sitcom with Jim Nabors as Gomer? Really funny! Pink Floyd even used the “surprise” quote in one of their songs…and it appeared in the Forrest Gump movie. I like good surprises…friends showing up unexpectedly. Any surprise events” in your life lately? A pleasant surprise for me: hearing of a Michigan community where yard signs have sprung up, bearing M L King Jr “peace” quotes. ;-) Jack
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I didn't catch that in the Forrest Gump movie! That sounds like
a great idea, having yard signs with MLK quotes! I had
a surprise drive-by "Happy Birthday parade" by
friends and relatives on the morning of my 90th birthday! Caught me in my jammies and housecoat, but what fun, with a police car leading the procession playing "It's Your
Birthday" over the Loudspseaker!! They all stood at the end of the yard, with
me and my son and daughter visiting from the front stoop.Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! HA! An April shower of loving wishes and singing of the Happy Birthday to You song.! :-)===JACK: If that's what they did for your 90th...think what's in store for your 100th. You have a great family!
FROM ST PAUL: i am surprised that you have lived so long but i sure am glad that you have! ☺ and i recall Gomer Pyle like it was yesterday. and were we not all surprised that he could sing so beautifully?. have a surprising day,===JACK: Jim was born in Indiana and always sang, "Back Home In Indiana" at the start of the Indy 500 Race....and then lots of balloons were released into the air. I was there once. You can Youtube it. ===SP: i also attended the Indy 500 when i was in high school and living in Livonia. my neighbor worked for FORD and was a high ranking engineer involved with one of their cars in the race that year. (was it called the Ford Lotus? not sure) he got me a ticket and he even took me into the pits the night before the race. you could have cut the tension with a knife. i also stood in a group with Parnelli Jones and A J Foyt for a few minutes. i thot i had died and gone to heaven.===JACK: David and I had a similar experience, but with the Penske Chevrolet Team.
FROM ST PAUL: i am surprised that you have lived so long but i sure am glad that you have! ☺ and i recall Gomer Pyle like it was yesterday. and were we not all surprised that he could sing so beautifully?. have a surprising day,===JACK: Jim was born in Indiana and always sang, "Back Home In Indiana" at the start of the Indy 500 Race....and then lots of balloons were released into the air. I was there once. You can Youtube it. ===SP: i also attended the Indy 500 when i was in high school and living in Livonia. my neighbor worked for FORD and was a high ranking engineer involved with one of their cars in the race that year. (was it called the Ford Lotus? not sure) he got me a ticket and he even took me into the pits the night before the race. you could have cut the tension with a knife. i also stood in a group with Parnelli Jones and A J Foyt for a few minutes. i thot i had died and gone to heaven.===JACK: David and I had a similar experience, but with the Penske Chevrolet Team.
Monday, June 08, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words 6/8/20
“You are what you are, and you ain’t what you ain’t.” (John Prine) Over 2 million people take the Myers-Briggs Personality Test yearly. It’s supposed to tell what you are and what you ain’t. Have you taken it? I have. It said that I was suited to be a pastor…or an undertaker. But I’m most proud of what is said in the Service of Holy Baptism…”You are suited to be a child of God.” Having said that, I also believe that the Creator cares for all that He has made. ;-) Jack
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: i am the rare INFJ.===JACK: You are rare indeed. I don't know that there's anyone among my more than 500 viewers just like you! but, of course, that can be said about each of them. But....you are unusual (out of the ordinary)!
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: God has a purpose for each one of us. It’s such a shame when Christians do not come together but further divide. We are a great nation and a kit of us want to keep it that way. Racism is terrible but so is discrimination. It covers so much more than racism. Discrimination against all people because they are short, tall, mentally ill, heavy, skinny, obese, disfigured, poor, wealthy, religion, color, abortion background, nationality, patents, bad habits, drug use, etc., is more far reaching than racism. Where is the outcry from the Christians?? ===JACK: You are right, but it does seem that "black people" are treated with more violence than others. Whatever the minority, there will always be someone among the majority who thinks less of them. Too often, it's not a nice world out there.
FROM CZB IN NH: So NH has one of the oldest median ages in the country AND is one of the whitest (about 95% white). The crowd was much younger (20 somethings), but still very white. Four young black/mixed race people organized and led the rally. They spoke clearly and passionately. The thing that impressed me most was that 1200 people showed up. Portsmouth is only a town of 24,000. My town has 4,500. That’s a terrific showing. The young lead organizer said, “We are the majority!” And one young man who spoke got all choked up. It was very inspiring. Very glad I went.===JACK: Most of us live where we want to live. That's what America is all about. ...and the old saying is true: "Birds of a feather...." We need to go back to the root meaning of the word, prejudice (pre-judge). To pre-judge someone on the basis of skin color is simply...STUPID. I was once told not to use that word. OOPS
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I love your idea of a cap that says BRING AMERICA TOGETHER AGAIN "!!
“You are what you are, and you ain’t what you ain’t.” (John Prine) Over 2 million people take the Myers-Briggs Personality Test yearly. It’s supposed to tell what you are and what you ain’t. Have you taken it? I have. It said that I was suited to be a pastor…or an undertaker. But I’m most proud of what is said in the Service of Holy Baptism…”You are suited to be a child of God.” Having said that, I also believe that the Creator cares for all that He has made. ;-) Jack
FROM FACEBOOK LIZ: i am the rare INFJ.===JACK: You are rare indeed. I don't know that there's anyone among my more than 500 viewers just like you! but, of course, that can be said about each of them. But....you are unusual (out of the ordinary)!
FROM OUTHOUSE JUDY: God has a purpose for each one of us. It’s such a shame when Christians do not come together but further divide. We are a great nation and a kit of us want to keep it that way. Racism is terrible but so is discrimination. It covers so much more than racism. Discrimination against all people because they are short, tall, mentally ill, heavy, skinny, obese, disfigured, poor, wealthy, religion, color, abortion background, nationality, patents, bad habits, drug use, etc., is more far reaching than racism. Where is the outcry from the Christians?? ===JACK: You are right, but it does seem that "black people" are treated with more violence than others. Whatever the minority, there will always be someone among the majority who thinks less of them. Too often, it's not a nice world out there.
FROM CZB IN NH: So NH has one of the oldest median ages in the country AND is one of the whitest (about 95% white). The crowd was much younger (20 somethings), but still very white. Four young black/mixed race people organized and led the rally. They spoke clearly and passionately. The thing that impressed me most was that 1200 people showed up. Portsmouth is only a town of 24,000. My town has 4,500. That’s a terrific showing. The young lead organizer said, “We are the majority!” And one young man who spoke got all choked up. It was very inspiring. Very glad I went.===JACK: Most of us live where we want to live. That's what America is all about. ...and the old saying is true: "Birds of a feather...." We need to go back to the root meaning of the word, prejudice (pre-judge). To pre-judge someone on the basis of skin color is simply...STUPID. I was once told not to use that word. OOPS
FROM BLAZING OAKS: I love your idea of a cap that says BRING AMERICA TOGETHER AGAIN "!!
That is indeed what we need!! But how to make it happen?!!===JACK: That cap idea didn't seem to work so well (Make America Great Again) the first time around. It takes more than a slogan.
FROM BB IN CHGO: Agree! I think people (Americans and those living overseas) have much more in common than what divides us. Most ordinary people are thoughtful, understanding and want to reach out to help those in need. Unfortunately, the politicians and media don’t seem to recognize or emphasize what we share===JACK: The problem, as I see it, is that we let our minds be manipulated. We need to use those God-given brains that we have. Too many people are too lazy to do their own thinking.
FROM SM IN MN: This hit home for me this morning...===JACK: That's what I try to accomplish each day when I choose and write. Thanks
FROM DLM: Oh, for sure Jack; my baptism God's gift of love for me throughout my 84 years and at this very moment...it is gift, from the LORD, for sure. Enough. Thanks be to God.===JACK: Our baptism is more than water. That mysterious and powerful Holy Spirit is there, too. Mysterious... how it works.
FROM WILLMAR REV: He has suited you well, Jack! 0;-)===JACK: The Holy Spirit is not aware of church-created boundaries. It is the same Spirit. If we could only focus on that....
FROM ST PAUL: I was something like ESFJ. does that sound right? Extroverted, Sensitive, ??? ??? actually i think i have the "test" here in my files somewhere. it was long years ago, Jack. i also took the MMPI MN Multiphasic Personality Inventory about 4 times! 566 questions as i recall. once in college, once at the seminary, and twice during my CPE internship at Fairview Hospital. we were all studying our navels a LOT in those days. Luther had a Latin word for this: Incurvatus. literally curved in upon oneself! kind of glad to be done with all that.===JACK: We still focus in on ourselves, only in different ways. Someone once said, "Actions speak louder than words."
FROM SF IN WB: : I took the M-B in grad school. So accurate. It identified me as an introvert. My instructor, who was also my advisor, clarified by saying that I am a ‘socialized’ introvert, which is on spot!! Love my quiet space...love my people! ===JACK: No wonder we get along so well together.
FROM BB IN CHGO: Agree! I think people (Americans and those living overseas) have much more in common than what divides us. Most ordinary people are thoughtful, understanding and want to reach out to help those in need. Unfortunately, the politicians and media don’t seem to recognize or emphasize what we share===JACK: The problem, as I see it, is that we let our minds be manipulated. We need to use those God-given brains that we have. Too many people are too lazy to do their own thinking.
FROM SM IN MN: This hit home for me this morning...===JACK: That's what I try to accomplish each day when I choose and write. Thanks
FROM DLM: Oh, for sure Jack; my baptism God's gift of love for me throughout my 84 years and at this very moment...it is gift, from the LORD, for sure. Enough. Thanks be to God.===JACK: Our baptism is more than water. That mysterious and powerful Holy Spirit is there, too. Mysterious... how it works.
FROM WILLMAR REV: He has suited you well, Jack! 0;-)===JACK: The Holy Spirit is not aware of church-created boundaries. It is the same Spirit. If we could only focus on that....
FROM ST PAUL: I was something like ESFJ. does that sound right? Extroverted, Sensitive, ??? ??? actually i think i have the "test" here in my files somewhere. it was long years ago, Jack. i also took the MMPI MN Multiphasic Personality Inventory about 4 times! 566 questions as i recall. once in college, once at the seminary, and twice during my CPE internship at Fairview Hospital. we were all studying our navels a LOT in those days. Luther had a Latin word for this: Incurvatus. literally curved in upon oneself! kind of glad to be done with all that.===JACK: We still focus in on ourselves, only in different ways. Someone once said, "Actions speak louder than words."
FROM SF IN WB: : I took the M-B in grad school. So accurate. It identified me as an introvert. My instructor, who was also my advisor, clarified by saying that I am a ‘socialized’ introvert, which is on spot!! Love my quiet space...love my people! ===JACK: No wonder we get along so well together.
Friday, June 05, 2020
Jack’s Winning Words 6/5/20
“You and me, we’re in this together now.” (Nine Inch Nails) That song lyric has been used to describe the needed response to the Coronavirus pandemic…and also used to express solidarity within the social protests. Today’s lack of togetherness among Americans bothers me. We need something or someone to bring us together. The “Nails” song concludes, “We’ll make it through somehow.” I’m an optimist and a person of faith. I know it will happen; I believe it will happen. ;-) Jack
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Yes I believe it will too!=== JACK: In=between it looks like we've got some rough patches to contend with.
FROM CZB IN NH: I went to a Black Lives Matter protest last night. It was good to be among all sorts of different people. ❤️===JACK: What the diversity picture look like where you live? What was most inspiring about "last night?"
FROM WILLMAR REV: It has happened before, why wouldn't we think it will happen again . . . I would certainly welcome a little more "kinder and gentler" time to go with it! 0;-)===JACK: When "kinder and gentler" doesn't work, then what? What do you think of the expression, "Spare the rod and spoil the child?"
FROM DR J: Wow… who would have thought YOU would be the one to get me to play a song from Nine Inch Nails. Intense and timely. Thanks for sharing.===JACK: In life, there's a place for peaceful hymns, and, then, there's a time for "heavy metal."
FROM ST PAUL: Arthur Schlesinger has noted that America today has too much pluribus and not enough unum. ===JACK: Also...too much narcissism and not enough humility. We need a cap that reads: Bring America Together Again!.
“You and me, we’re in this together now.” (Nine Inch Nails) That song lyric has been used to describe the needed response to the Coronavirus pandemic…and also used to express solidarity within the social protests. Today’s lack of togetherness among Americans bothers me. We need something or someone to bring us together. The “Nails” song concludes, “We’ll make it through somehow.” I’m an optimist and a person of faith. I know it will happen; I believe it will happen. ;-) Jack
FROM TAMPA SHIRL: Yes I believe it will too!=== JACK: In=between it looks like we've got some rough patches to contend with.
FROM CZB IN NH: I went to a Black Lives Matter protest last night. It was good to be among all sorts of different people. ❤️===JACK: What the diversity picture look like where you live? What was most inspiring about "last night?"
FROM WILLMAR REV: It has happened before, why wouldn't we think it will happen again . . . I would certainly welcome a little more "kinder and gentler" time to go with it! 0;-)===JACK: When "kinder and gentler" doesn't work, then what? What do you think of the expression, "Spare the rod and spoil the child?"
FROM DR J: Wow… who would have thought YOU would be the one to get me to play a song from Nine Inch Nails. Intense and timely. Thanks for sharing.===JACK: In life, there's a place for peaceful hymns, and, then, there's a time for "heavy metal."
FROM ST PAUL: Arthur Schlesinger has noted that America today has too much pluribus and not enough unum. ===JACK: Also...too much narcissism and not enough humility. We need a cap that reads: Bring America Together Again!.
Thursday, June 04, 2020
JJack’s Winning Words
6/4/20
“The church has left the building!” (Protester’s T-shirt) When it was announced that the churches would be opened on Easter, my Bishop responded, “The Church has never been closed!” “Church” has a double-meaning…a building or, the people of God. In some instances, “people of God” were among those protesting the ab-use (sic) of people for any reason. From the Bible…“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” My church tries to do that. How about yours? ;-) Jack
FROM WILLMAR REV: Our published term here in Willmar at the AG Church-- "We are 're-gathering' this Sunday, as we were never closed." 0;-)===JACK: Non-church people sometimes have difficulty understanding church nomenclature..."Jesus", for example.===REV: Obviously had a difficult time understanding Jesus 2000 years ago when they dealt with Him physically, no wonder the same is found today w/o His physical presence. "The Big Man upstairs . . . doesn't fit too well either with "every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess" Not thinking there will be many family pictures being taking at the occasion?! 0;-)
FROM STYLIST SM: Amen===JACK: In all of the turmoil…worldwide (and even personal), a hymn-line says: “O, let me n’er forget, God is the ruler, yet.”
FROM BLAZING OAKS: The protests in Springfield, IL have been mostly peaceful and pretty orderly. My g.kids have joined them. Still ongoing at this point, but not violent. Some graffiti on walls. Our churches will be eligible to re-open soon; we'll see how that goes.===JACK: Does it bring back memories your actions in the 60's?===BO: These were massive marches led by a very strong leader...No one (that I saw) reacted to the angry bystanders who threw, urine, stones, (even a knife, which hit a catholic chaplain walking right behind Dr. King) hateful taunts, spit ,etc. We marched, sang, chanted, with linked arms, black and white together, ignoring the hate, or shouting "God Bless you!". Non-violent! It was effective.===JACK: The change that you were marching for, seemed to happen gradually, but the racism lingered. New times and new circumstances have brought things to a boil. America is not great again...as if there ever was a time when it was "heaven on earth."
“The church has left the building!” (Protester’s T-shirt) When it was announced that the churches would be opened on Easter, my Bishop responded, “The Church has never been closed!” “Church” has a double-meaning…a building or, the people of God. In some instances, “people of God” were among those protesting the ab-use (sic) of people for any reason. From the Bible…“Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” My church tries to do that. How about yours? ;-) Jack
FROM WILLMAR REV: Our published term here in Willmar at the AG Church-- "We are 're-gathering' this Sunday, as we were never closed." 0;-)===JACK: Non-church people sometimes have difficulty understanding church nomenclature..."Jesus", for example.===REV: Obviously had a difficult time understanding Jesus 2000 years ago when they dealt with Him physically, no wonder the same is found today w/o His physical presence. "The Big Man upstairs . . . doesn't fit too well either with "every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess" Not thinking there will be many family pictures being taking at the occasion?! 0;-)
FROM STYLIST SM: Amen===JACK: In all of the turmoil…worldwide (and even personal), a hymn-line says: “O, let me n’er forget, God is the ruler, yet.”
FROM BLAZING OAKS: The protests in Springfield, IL have been mostly peaceful and pretty orderly. My g.kids have joined them. Still ongoing at this point, but not violent. Some graffiti on walls. Our churches will be eligible to re-open soon; we'll see how that goes.===JACK: Does it bring back memories your actions in the 60's?===BO: These were massive marches led by a very strong leader...No one (that I saw) reacted to the angry bystanders who threw, urine, stones, (even a knife, which hit a catholic chaplain walking right behind Dr. King) hateful taunts, spit ,etc. We marched, sang, chanted, with linked arms, black and white together, ignoring the hate, or shouting "God Bless you!". Non-violent! It was effective.===JACK: The change that you were marching for, seemed to happen gradually, but the racism lingered. New times and new circumstances have brought things to a boil. America is not great again...as if there ever was a time when it was "heaven on earth."
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