Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight

 

 

 

 The nearly full Sturgeon Moon will slip into Earth's shadow tonight, creating 
 a stunning"almost blood moon" effect as almost 100% of the lunar surface 
will disappear into the umbra, or the darkest part of our planet's shadow.

  According to Space.com, at maximum eclipse much of the moon may take on an eerie
 reddish hue as sunlight filtered through Earth's atmosphere is refracted into the shadow
 and onto the lunar surface. Only a thin sliver of moon will escape Earth's shadow, 
appearing as a bright arc against an otherwise dim, rusty-red lunar disc. 

 Beginning around 9:30 pm ET in the United States, the eclipse will be
 visible from both North and South America, as well as in Europe
 and in Africa-weather pending, of course. 

Due to cloud cover here in my neck of the woods, I am not sure 
I will get to see this spectacular celestial event tonight.

 But, I hope the skies are clear where you're at fellow sky watchers! 

 

Image courtesy/Instagram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday's Thoughts: Make Me A Blessing Today

 

 

 

"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people
 light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives
light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men,
 that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." 
(Matthew 5:14-16)

 

 

Image courtesy/Island in the Net

 

 

 Oh, softly the Spirit is whispering to me,

With tender compassion, with pitying plea;

I hear His beseeching, and earnestly pray

That Jesus will make me a blessing today. 

Lord, make me a blessing today,

A blessing to someone I pray;

In all that I do, in all that I say,

O make me a blessing today. 

Some heart may be longing, for only a word,

Whose love by the Spirit is quickened and stirred;

Now grant, blessed Savior, this service to me,

Of speaking a comforting message for Thee. 

Some soul may be plunged in the darkest despair,

Where shadows would melt in the sunlight of prayer;

O give me, dear Savior, I humbly implore,

The sweet consolation that soul to restore. 

Come all ye that labor, ye weary and worn,

Come ye who in sorrow or sinfulness mourn;

With me this petition to Jesus convey;

O make me a blessing, dear Savior, today.

Lord, make me a blessing today,

A blessing to someone I pray;

In all that I do, in all that I say,

O make me a blessing today. 

 

Fanny Crosby
Image courtesy/Cyber Hymnal

"Make Me A Blessing Today"
(1899)
 Frances Jane "Fanny" Crosby
(1820-1915)
American Christian evangelist 
 and prolific hymn writer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cuppa Cuppa Cake: Dolly Parton's Recipe From Steel Magnolias

 

 

 

 

An easy recipe from the kitchen of Truvvy Jones, the kind-hearted neighborhood
  hair dresser played by Dolly Parton in the 1989 movie, "Steel Magnolia".

Thank you Becky for re-posting this recipe in her memory today.

 

 Cuppa Cuppa Cake
The Hillbilly Kitchen-Down Home Country Cooking
(August 26, 2026)

"For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, then, and 
would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the LORD."
(2 Corinthians 5:7-8)

 

A Special Tribute To Dolly Parton
The Hillbilly Kitchen- Down Home Country Cooking
(August 26, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday's Word: Ganan/Defend

 

 

 

"Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings."
(Psalm 17:8) 

Image courtesy/Facebook

 

The Hebrew word, "Ganan" pronounced (Gah-NAHN) means to defend,
to cover, to protect.  Like a mother bird who shelters her young from the
rain with her wings, the LORD covers His people with protection and peace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remembering Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

 

 

 Country music legend Dolly Parton has died. She was 80 years old.
Although the circumstances surrounding her death are not exactly known,
only a few months ago in May, Dolly cancelled her previously postponed
Las Vegas residency due to health challenges.  A statement from her
family says she died peacefully in her sleep this morning.

 

Dolly Parton 
(1995)
Image courtesy/Britannica

One of the most beloved and iconic personalities of all time, Dolly rose
from the poverty of her Appalachian childhood to become the last
   reigning Queen of traditional Country Music in America and in
  the world.  Today she went home to be with her Lord and Savior
 Jesus Christ.   May you rest safely in His arms, Miss Dolly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Softly & Tenderly
Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris
Trio Album
(1987)
 Uploaded by Dolly Parton
(January 25, 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Bible Study With Les Feldick: Eternal Excellence Of Love

 

 

"Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have
not love, I am become as a sounding brass, or tinkling cymbal."
(1 Corinthians 13:1)

 

Les and Iris Feldick
Image courtesy/Through The Bible With 
Les Feldick Newsletter

 

  Les continues his teaching of Paul's first letter to the assembly at Corinth.

 

Eternal Excellence Of Love/Part One
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 12, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Eternal Excellence Of Love/Part Two
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 12, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Eternal Excellence Of Love/Part Three
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 14, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Eternal Excellence Of Love/Part Four
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 15, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arlene Cooks Up Some Hearty Old-Fashioned Cabbage Recipes!

 

 

 

 Gracious host Arlene Williams shares faith, fellowship and fabulous food recipes,
 featuring hearty and healthy cabbage, including Bobak's ham and cabbage
    with potatoes,  Kluski (Polish Cabbage & Noodles) and cabbage with dumplings!

 

Hearty Old-Fashioned Cabbage Recipes!
(1994)
At Home With Arlene Williams
(August 24, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Meditation: My Spirit Longs For Thee

 

 

 

 "My soul longs for You in the night; indeed my spirit seeks You at dawn. For when
Your judgments come upon the earth, the people of the world learn righteousness."
(Isaiah 26:9)

 

 

Resting Against The Lion of Judah
Pam Herrick-Artist
Image courtesy/PamHerrick.com

 

 

 

My spirit longs for Thee,

Within my troubled breast,

Though I unworthy be

Of so divine a guest.

Of so divine a guest

Unworthy though I be,

Yet has my heart no rest

Unless it come from Thee. 

Unless it come from Thee,

In vain I look around;

In all that I can see

No rest is to be found. 

No rest is to be found

But in Thy blessed love;

O let my wish be crowned

And send it from above.

"Cheer up, desponding soul,

Thy longing, pleased, I see;

'Tis part of that great whole,

Wherewith I longed for thee. 

Wherewith I longed for thee,

And left My Father's throne;

From death to see thee free,

To claim thee for My own.

"To claim thee for My own,

I suffered on the cross;

Oh! were My love but known,

No soul could fear its loss. 

"No soul could fear its loss,

But, filled with love divine,

Would die on its own cross,

And rise forever Mine." 

The Poet As A Young Man
Image courtesy/Hymnary.org

 

"My Spirit Longs For Thee" 
(1881)
John Byrom
(1691-1763)
English Christian poet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Night In Uncle Walt's Vault: Swiss Family Robinson

 

 

 In this classic Disney adventure film, based on the 1812 novel, "Swiss Family Robinson"
by Johann David Wyss, a shipwrecked family survives a violent storm at sea and later
 struggles to adapt to life on an isolated island in the South Pacific.

 

Original Theatrical Poster
Image courtesy/Wikipedia

Considered one of the most iconic live-action Disney films of all time,
"Swiss Family Robinson" was the fourth highest grossing film of 1960.
 

Swiss Family Robinson
(1960)
Walt Disney Productions
Buena Vista Distribution
Uploaded by Feriha Eda
(July 9, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Heifers, A New Temple, October 7th: What Do They have In Common?

 

 

 

"Do not you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that
God's Spirit dwells in you?"
(1 Corinthians 3:16)

 

Image courtesy/Instagram

 

 

In this special presentation, Rabbi Zev Porat and Pastor Carl Gallups
discuss current events happening right now in Israel and the truth
behind the Red Heifer prophecy and push for a New Temple there. 

 

Red Heifers/New Temple/October 7th
What Do They have In Common?
messiah ofisrael
(August 21, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Night Memories With Hee Haw

 

 

 

 

 From 1984, Buck Owens and Roy Clark and the whole Hee Haw gang
welcome special guests Roger Miller, Tom T. Hall, and Gary Morris.
With a special appearance by comedian Jonathan Winters.

Down home charm and classic country music at it's best!

 

Hee Haw
(March 3, 1984)
Uploaded by Lasandra Sarabando
(July 22, 2025)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Life With Jack Hibbs:The Secret Deal With Satan That Changed America Forever

 

 

 

 

 In this fascinating presentation, Pastor Jack interviews Dr. Edwin Lutzer,
author of the book, "Marx and Moody Two Contemporaries, Two Gospels,
Two Tombstones, One Choice" to discuss the stark contrasts between 
 the two men and what we can learn from their legacies. 

A timely message and warning for America today. 

 

The Secret Deal With Satan That Changed
America Forever
Real Life With Jack Hibbs
(August 20, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Poetry Corner: A Summer Wish

 

 

 

 Live all thy sweet life through,

Sweet Rose, dew-sprent,

Drop down thine evening dew

To gather anew

When day is bright:

I fancy thou wast meant

Chiefly to give delight.

 

Christina Rose
Image courtesy/The Garden Rose Company

 

Sing in the silent sky,

Glad soaring bird;

Sing out thy notes on high

To sunbeam straying by

Or passing cloud;

Heedless if thou art heard

Sing thy full song aloud. 

Of that it were with me

As with the flower;

Blooming on its own tree

For butterfly and bee

Its summer morns:

That I might bloom mine hour

A rose in spite of thorns. 

Oh that my work were done

As birds' that soar

Rejoicing in the sun:

That when my time is run

And daylight too,

I so might rest once more

Cool with refreshing dew. 

 

"A Summer Wish" 
(1862)
Christina Georgina Rossetti
(1830-1894)
English Christian poetess
and writer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flashback Friday: Moonlight Feels Right

 

 

 

After a difficulty with promotion, the catchy debut single, "Moonlight Feels Right"
 by the American rock band, Starbuck became a major hit song in America during
 the summer of 1976, peaking at Number #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
in the months of July and August of the Bicentennial year.

When asked if he resents that this quintessential 70's summer song is referred to as a
 "one-hit wonder" former band member Bruce Blackman, who wrote,"Moonlight Feels Right"
 had this to say: "People ask me if I resent being called a one-hit wonder. No sir, stop and
   think about it. Most singers can't get a record deal and if they do, they don't score a hit.
 I've got this little song that has given me a great life. I heard it in Home Depot the other day."

 

Moonlight Feels Right
(1975)
Starbuck
Uploaded January 23, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tornado In South Jersey

 

 

 

Last night, as a line of dangerous thunderstorms ripped through areas of
southern New Jersey as well as central Delaware and eastern Pennsylvania,
this "unconfirmed" twister was captured on film near Egg Harbor City
in Atlantic County, New Jersey. 

Tornado In Egg Harbor New Jersey
August 20, 2026
NJ.com
Video courtesy/Joe Wilkins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fried vs Baked: Falafel — Which Is The Real Israeli Way?

 

 

 

 Gracious host Rivki and chef David Pliner from the Lev Haolam kitchen
solve the debate between fried and baked Falafel. Which is the more
 authentic version of this favorite Israeli street food?

 

Fried vs. Baked Falafel
Which is the Real israeli Way?
Lev Haolam
(August 20, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Preaches: The Mystery Of The Branch Revealed

"Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch,
and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth." 
(Jeremiah 23:5)

 

Image courtesy/Bible Art

 

 An inspirational teaching from brother Zev Porat.

Please pray for his street ministry as he continues to bring
 the glorious message of salvation to the people of Israel.

The Mystery Of The Branch Revealed
Messianic Rabbi Zev Porat Preaches
messiah ofisrael
(August 19, 2026)
 

 

 

✡ Shabbat Shalom, Eretz Israel!✡

💓Sabbath Blessings & God's Peace To All💓 

"SHA-ALU SHALOM YIRUSHALAYIM" 
(Pray for the peace of Jerusalem)

  MARANATHA!
(Come, O Lord)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday's Thoughts: Glory And Grace

 

 

 

 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved."
(Romans 10:13)

 

State of Grace 

Image courtesy/Instagram

  

O, the depths of the riches

of the wisdom and knowledge of God!

How unsearchable are His judgments,

and untraceable His ways! 

Who has known the mind of the Lord? 

Or who has been His counselor?

Who has first given to God,

that God should repay him?

 

For from Him and through Him

and to Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever!

Amen. 

(Romans 11:33-36)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday's Word: Paga/Intercessor

 

 

Paga (Pa-gah) is the Hebrew word for "Intercessor".  It is a primary root,
with the meaning of coming between, to cause to entreat, meet together,
pray, and make intercession.  Seven hundred years before the birth
of the Messiah, the prophet Isaiah wrote,

"Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with
 the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the
 transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors." 
(Isaiah 53:12)

The apostle Paul reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate Intercessor: 

"Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him,
since He always lives to intercede for them."
(Hebrews 7:25) 

 

Image courtesy/Instagram

Information sources: Bible Hub; Jewish Jewels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

America At 250 Encore: "A Time For Choosing"

 

 

 "He who walks in integrity and practices righteousness, 
who speaks the truth from his heart."
(Psalm 15:2)

Ronald Wilson Reagan
Image courtesy/White House Historical Association

 

 

 

 One of America's greatest and most beloved leaders speaks to the present
generation in the speech that became a pivotal turning point in his life.
After becoming the Governor of California in 1966, Ronald Reagan
would later become the 40th President of the United States in 1980.

A Time For Choosing
(1964)
 Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute
(April 2, 2009)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

America At 250: Great Depression Cake

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 A sweet, easy-to-make blast from the past!  Enjoy!

 
 

Image courtesy/Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Bible Study With Les Feldick: Order And Meaning Of The Lord's Table

 

 

 "There hath no temptation taken you but such is common to man;
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above
that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way
to escape, that ye may be able to bear it."
(1 Corinthians 10:13)

 

 

Les Feldick
Image courtesy/ Les Feldick Bible Study

 

Les continues his teaching of Paul's first letter to the assembly in Corinth, in which
  the apostle addresses and upbraids the congregation for their aberrant practices.

 

 

Order And Meaning Of The Lord's Table/Part One
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 12, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Order And Meaning Of The Lord's Table/Part Two
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 12, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Order And Meaning Of The Lord's Table/Part Three
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 12, 2019)

 

 

 

 

Order And Meaning Of The Lord's Table/Part Four
(1997)
Les Feldick Ministries-Official Site
(August 12, 2019)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday Meditation: Forever Blessed Be The Lord

 

 

 "Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands
to war and my fingers to fight; My goodness and my fortress,
my high tower, my deliverer; my shield, and He in whom I trust."
(Psalm 144:1-2)

 

"Warrior"
Ilyse KLeyn, Artist
"Bride Of Christ" series
Image courtesy/Facebook

 

Forever blessed be the LORD,

My Savior and my Shield;

He sends His Spirit with His Word,

To arm me for the field.

When sin and hell their forces unite,

He makes my soul His care, 

Instructs me to the heav'nly fight,

And guards me through the war.

A Friend and Helper so divine

Does my weak courage raise;

He makes the glorious victory mine,

And His shall be the praise. 

"Forever Blessed Be The Lord"
(1719)
Isaac Watts
(1674-1748)
English Congregationalist Minister,
hymn writer, theologian and logician