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So Ephron’s land in Machpelah, near Mamre—the field with its cave and all the trees anywhere within the confines of that field—passed to Abraham as his possession, in the presence of the Hittites, of all who entered the gate of his town. And then Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field…

Matthew 12: 43-50 43 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person, it wanders through waterless regions looking for a resting place, but it finds none. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ When it comes, it finds it empty, swept, and put in order. 45…

A young lady came home from a date looking rather sad. She told her mother, “Arthur proposed to me an hour ago.” “Then why are you so sad?” her mother asked. “Because he also told me he was an atheist. Mom, he doesn’t even believe there’s a hell.” Her mother replied, “Marry him anyway. Between…

[43] When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. [44] Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. [45] Then goeth he, and taketh with…

“I have just found out Patty is in need of a double lung transplant. She is the mother of 4 kids…” –from Beliefnet member fishhawk_20 Add your prayers now

The pursuit of knowledge for its own sake, an almost fanatical love of justice, and the desire for personal independence; these are the features of the Jewish tradition which make me thank my lucky stars I belong to it. –Albert Einstein –As cited in “Jewish Wisdom” by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin.

How, monks, does the practitioner remain established in the observation of the Four Noble Truths? A practitioner is aware, “This is suffering,” as it arises. One is aware, “This is the cause of suffering,” as it arises. One is aware, “This is the end of suffering,” as it arises. One is aware, “This is the…

“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God. Why even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” –Luke 12:6-7

You must get involved to have an impact. No one is impressed with the won-lost record of the referee. –John Holcomb

Sarah’s lifetime—the span of Sarah’s life—came to one hundred and twenty-seven years. Sarah died in Kiriath-arba—now Hebron—in the land of Canaan; and Abraham proceeded to mourn for Sarah and to bewail her. Then Abraham rose from beside his dead, and spoke to the Hittites, saying, “I am a resident alien among you; sell me a…
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