Although the rock band Van Halen recorded a successful cover of this classic song in 1982,
singer-songwriter Roy Orbison's version is still the best. At least I think so!
Released in August, 1964 "Oh, Pretty Woman" spent three weeks at Number One
on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the second and final single by Orbison to
reach the very top of the pop record charts in the United States that year.
"Then Jacob gave some bread and lentil stew to Esau, who ate and drank
and then got up and went away. Thus Esau despised his birthright."
(Genesis 25:34)
Gracious host Rivki joins Chef David in the Lev Haolam kitchen
to make a hearty vegetarian soup perfect for cold winter days.
To all the readers of my blog I would like to say "Thank You" for taking the
time to read my posts. Last week, in the early morning hours of January 21st,
I woke up around 2:00 am in the morning with a need to use the bathroom.
As I climbed out of bed I nearly fell over on the floor. My right leg from
the knee down was numb and I could hardly walk. I thought at first that
I had put undue pressure on my leg while asleep or pinched a nerve.
When I attempted to stamp my foot to bring feeling back into my leg
I almost fell over and had to hold onto the wall for balance. I made it back
to bed, however, a growing sense of anxiety told me something was wrong.
I called out to my oldest son, Daniel, who came to see what was the matter.
I told him I thought I might be having a stroke. He was a bit skeptical and
pulled up the general symptoms of a stroke on his phone.
"You can talk to me and your face is not drawn out of shape," he said.
I think you are probably just stressed or overtired."
I told him that people have mistaken dizzy spells for strokes and not to
rule out the possibility. I soon fell back into an uneasy sleep. I woke again
around 6:00 am to feed my pet cat, Cairo. I was still feeling unbalanced.
I decided a shower might help, but, afterwards, I felt no change.
I was becoming increasingly unsteady on my feet.
After I showered and dressed, I went into the kitchen, made a fresh pot of
coffee and sat down at the table to write in my daily journal. I watched as my hand
produced writing resembling chicken scratch. I was alarmed by this and thought
may be my blood sugar was low. I decided to make some Cream of Wheat
for breakfast and ended up spilling most of it on the counter top and the floor.
I did make my breakfast and sat down to eat. Afterwards, when I went to put
my empty bowl in the sink, without warning, the bowl suddenly slipped from my
right hand and smashed all over the kitchen floor.
My son Daniel came hurrying into the kitchen.
"We're going to the hospital," he announced.
And so, we went to the hospital emergency room. After examining me, the
ER doctor told me that I was "going upstairs" meaning I was going to be admitted
into the hospital for more tests. Two Cat Scans initially revealed nothing, but,
an MRI of my head later confirmed that I had suffered what is known as
a transient ischemic attack, which used to be called, " a mini-stroke".
Although I suffered weakness on my right side, which earned me the wrist
bracelet with the words, "Fall Risk" and spent the night and part of my 62nd
birthday (January 22nd) in the hospital, I am now recovering at home.
My handwriting is still scratchy but legible and I have to remember to
pick up things-like a cup full of hot coffee- with my left hand instead
of my right- which I favor because I am right-handed. I am also
weak and occasionally clumsy walking around the house.
However, I know that with rest and time and the new regimen of diet and insulin
I will be okay again. I also know that God was with me throughout this ordeal
and that my times are in His hands. I know too I was neglecting my health
issues-high blood sugar due to Type II Diabetes- mainly due to anger and
rebellion, as well as an attitude of self-pity. I take full responsibility for
what happened to me last week.
This unexpected incident has also brought me closer to God in a new and different way.
I was suppose to go out for a long-planned special lunch on my birthday. As I lay in a
hospital bed on my birthday I thought, Who prompted me to think I could be having
a stroke that morning? What if I had gone out to lunch and had the stroke? What if
my son had remained unconvinced of the urgency to get me to the hospital
emergency room instead of taking charge of the situation like he did?
Things might have ended up differently. But God already
knew what was going to happen that morning.
"He only is my Rock and my Salvation."
(Psalm 62:2)
Fixed upon God as on a rock,
The humble soul no terror knows;
In vain the tempest's mighty shock
Rages against its calm repose.
If Satan whispers thoughts of dread,
And strive to fill the soul with doubt,
Faith answers, "True: but Jesus bled,
And every sin is blotted out."
Though neither vine nor olive bear,
The herd be severed from the stall,
Faith sees eternal love e'en there,
And glorifies her God in all.
Though pain and sharp disease invade,
And mind and body suffer long,
Faith finds His grace sufficient aid,
And e'en in feebleness is strong.
In life, in death, while fixed on Thee,
Eternal all sufficient aid,
I would not doubt Thy wise decree,
But trust and never be afraid."
"Fixed Upon God As On A Rock"
(1844)
James Edmeston
(1791-1867)
English hymn writer
The latest news and information from Israel and the Middle East
from author/speaker and former Knesset member Avi Lipkin.
"Jesus answered, " I am the Way and the Truth and the Life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me."
(John 14:6)
"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory,
the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
(John 1:14 )
Les continues his walk through the Bible teaching us
to connect the dots within the Holy Scriptures.
"The LORD will fight for you; you only need to be still."
(Exodus 14:14)
Oh, be still, thou soul of mine,
Thou art not forsaken;
Tho' the powers of sin may rage,
Thou shalt be unshaken.
He who gave His life for thee,
Thus permits that thou shouldst be-
For thy good, as thou shalt see-
Tempted for a season.
Be courageous, firm and true
When life's battle's waging;
Oh, be still my soul and rest
When the tempest's raging.
He who doth our sorrows share
On His love and tender care-
Trials more than thou canst bear,
Will not let thee suffer.
Why shouldst thou so fearful be
At the tempter's roaring?
Simply trust in God alone,
Satan's wrath ignoring.
See God's tenderness, and prove
With the sainted hosts above,
His unfailing wondrous love,
Ever for thee caring.
Yes, dear Lord, I will be still,
I will trust Thee ever;
I'll submit to all Thy will,
Cling to Thee forever.
Lord Thou knowest what is best,
Confident in this I'll rest,
Till I dwell with all the blest,
And with Thee in Heaven.
"Be Still"
(1918)
William Ebel
Early 20th century hymn writer
and editor of Evangeliums Posaune
(Gospel Trumpet)
German Language Christian Magazine
In this short animated educational film from Walt Disney,
host Jiminy Cricket explains how man both resembles and
differs from other animals, particularly in the use of
language, reason, and instinct.
The remarkable story of one woman's unshakable faith
and the beautiful hymn she wrote!
Doctor Stanley examines the apostle Paul's triumphant joy
in the face of dire circumstances.
Wacky! Weird! Wonderful!
Hilarious highlights from "The Uncle Floyd Show"
(1974-1995)
"If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. If you were of the world,
it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you
are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world."
(John 15: 18-19)
The "Board of Peace"? Or should it be "Board of Piece"?
As in destroying the nation of Israel "piece by bloody piece"?
"Sing us a song you're the piano man
Sing us a song tonight,
Well, we're all in the mood for a melody,
And you've got us feeling alright..."
-"Piano Man"
Billy Joel
I always loved this man's zany TV show and seeing him in person
at Palumbo's Restaurant/Nightclub in Philadelphia in 1985.
Thank you Uncle Floyd for acknowledging the newspaper article,
"A Show To Make You Laugh" that I wrote- and which you read publicly
on the air- when "The Uncle Floyd Show" appeared on New Jersey
Network Public Television. You even pronounced my last name right!
In my mind you will always be a happy memory of my young adult years,
a first class entertainer in a very different time in America.
May You Rest In Eternal Peace.
Pastor Jack Hibbs' take on the recent attack on a Christian church in Minnesota.
"My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD;
my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God."
(Psalm 84:2)
Back in the news again, the fight over Greenland goes back 80 years...
In this episode of Forgotten History, host Mike Droberg reveals how this
large piece of coveted real estate has quietly shaped American security,
global strategy, and the future of the Arctic, long before media headlines
mocked President Donald Trump for wanting to "buy it".
Talk about conspiracies....The New American's Christian Gomez
speaks with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, an unwavering
Constitutionalist, about his upcoming re-election and the powerful interests-
and this includes President Donald Trump-who are aligned against him.
JBS Field Coordinator Bliss Tew discusses the origins of conspiracy theories
which have been prevalent throughout history. How do we known when these
theories are actually factual? Are there groups meeting in secret today to
plot something evil? Find out what is at stake if their agendas remain hidden.
"For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for
our sins according to the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised
on the third day according to the Scriptures."
(1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
Les continues his walk through the Bible, teaching us
to connect the dots within the Holy Scriptures.
"The heavens declare the glory of God..."
(Psalm 19:1)
You laid the earth's foundation
Its lines to You are known.
You know what holds its footings;
You laid its cornerstone.
You gave the sea its boundaries and said,
"You proud waves, halt!"
How many are Your works, Lord!
In wisdom You made all.
You give command each morning;
You show the dawn its place.
You journey to the sea springs;
The gates of death You've faced.
You comprehend earth's vast expanse,
Where light and darkness dwell.
How many are Your works, Lord!
In wisdom You excel.
Snow's storehouses You've entered;
You know the lightning's home,
The place where east winds come from,
The path of every storm.
You drench the desert wasteland
And make it sprout with grass.
How many are Your works, Lord!
Your wisdom, O how vast!
You're Father to each raindrop;
You give birth to the frost.
You lead the constellations;
Not one of them is lost.
You know the laws of sun and stars;
O'er earth You set Your reign.
How many are Your works, Lord!
Your wisdom is made plain.
The clouds obey Your bidding;
The water jars You spill.
You give man's heart its wisdom,
His mind with knowledge fill.
You hunt prey for the lioness,
Provide the ravens' food.
How many are Your works, Lord,
So wise and great and good!
"How Many Are Your Works Lord"
(1998)
Susan Helen Peterson
(1950-2004)
American Missionary, Teacher,
Hymn writer
Aired on November 11, 1956, this episode of the popular CBS TV
game show, "What's My Line?" features a special guest panelist!
And it's not Uncle Walt either!
(He appears later as the "Mystery Guest".)
