Monthly Archives: February 2011

The end of the Roman Holiday

Posted on February 28, 2011 by TommiaW

I thought about the various ways I could wrap up this collection of Roman-centered entries. While it has been said Rome was not built in a day, alas, the same could be said of conducting a major search for items … Continue reading →

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Valet will ich dir geben

Posted on February 27, 2011 by TommiaW

One of my favorite passages I recall from Sunday school, as both student and teacher is Romans 8:31 – ‘…If God is for us, who can be against us?’ When volunteering at the Saturday school, the children said this with … Continue reading →

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Hark

Posted on February 26, 2011 by TommiaW

Continuing with the Roman Holiday theme, today’s focus is on a hymn from the Advent season. “Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding” http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/luth_hymnal/tlh060.htm was translated by Edward Caswall in 1849 and based on a latin text. It was based upon Romans … Continue reading →

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Overcome

Posted on February 25, 2011 by TommiaW

Maybe it has been the last couple of days with how some things have been going. Maybe it has been the last few boxes of photos sorted through and stumbling upon various memories. Maybe it has been foolishly tuning in … Continue reading →

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For What?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by TommiaW

Ever have one of those days where everything is questioned: Why did I get out of bed? Why did I say/do what I did? What was I thinking? Is there going to be an end to this? Can anything else happen? … Continue reading →

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Filmsy Detour – Part 2

Posted on February 23, 2011 by TommiaW

Did I say how great it is to know that Hollywood hasn’t tried to remake “Roman Holiday”? Alas, I was wrong. I guess a remake was aired in 1987. Is it bad to say I am not familiar with any … Continue reading →

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Filmsy Detour – Part 1

Posted on February 22, 2011 by TommiaW

It would have made sense last Monday to discuss this, but who said everything had to be logical? While taking a morning stroll, enjoying the crisp cool air, it occurred to me that there were few movies of recent years … Continue reading →

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The Nation

Posted on February 21, 2011 by TommiaW

Given that today is President’s Day, thought it only fitting to find a hymn focusing on the nation. “God Bless Our Native Land” http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/luth_hymnal/tlh577.htm is based on Romans 13:1-7 and uses the familiar melody – “America.” The words written by Charles … Continue reading →

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Haunting Hymn

Posted on February 20, 2011 by TommiaW

If ever there was a hymn to send a chill down the spine, it would be “Chief of Sinners Though I Be”   – http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/luth_hymnal/tlh342.htm written by William McComb and based on Richard Redhead’s tune of Gethsemane in 1853. The simple 6-line, 7-beat piece … Continue reading →

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Standing Strong

Posted on February 19, 2011 by TommiaW

If only one could stand strong for all of time, well armed with the Sword of Truth and the confidence of Faith and a neverending remembrance of how we are saved. If only one could stand strong in times of … Continue reading →

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