We Are the Dead:

 

"...Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw

sunset glow,..."

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae                                   

 

          As Christians, we are expected to keep the peace; however, we are often called to fight against the evil foes that may overtake us. Whether Hitler, the Al Qaeda, ISIS, communism, etc., we must war against the wrong. This is what makes Canada weak. My country is on a "toleration" agenda; we must try to please all people, because we are a "free country." On the other hand, the United States still generally recognizes its very Christian roots and is hated by the world, because they dare to face up to the enemy (aka, Satan in all those forms mentioned above + more).

          All these "dead" fought for not only our freedom from those who try to take over the world, but also against the devil who is constantly "seeking to devour us." We cannot let that happen ever. We are called to fight the good fight, physically and spiritually.

          There is so much more to say about the good fight; apparently we hate, because we dislike what God has commanded us to dislike. Apparently we should let evil men rule the world, because war is terrible (what's worse??!!). This is a sad, fallen world that we live in today. All because of one little fruit that Eve ate in the Garden of Eden.

 

 

 

 

     For those of you who asked, I've been working on the Reformation Day post - it's been taking a bit longer due to the lack of inspirational words. I'm hoping to get it out soon.

We Couldn't Deny Him His Longing

We were asked to play for the funeral, so we went the night before to practice. 

The steeple - the gorgeous, deep tones of the funeral bell ...

Over a hundred years ago, they made absolutely beautiful churches.

My favourite stained-glass window.

"...Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 19:14

Ribbon reads, "Erlösung ist Gnade," which translated means, "Freedom is grace."



August 1 - Pond Creatures and More

Haven't got the perfect "flip" picture yet.

 

I found this frog to be very colourful (wonder if that's a fungus growing on his back).



Clear water.

Playing around with shadows.

Finally some frogs decided to stay still for me.

May God's Blessing Fall Upon Them (The Wedding)

Tea is very much a part of Persian culture.

There is a great idea! A kids' table!

 

It was quite a nice venue for the reception.

Bride and Groom.

Oh, little Damaris!

Don't normally like selfies, but here it is.

Wedding favours = bubbles!

Lovely centrepieces.

Apparently a massage (but it looked more like a tickle).

The wedding "cake."

The ceiling decoration.

Persian cookies.

Triple layer chocolate pyramid. Mmmm.

Blocking bubbles.

Beautiful dress.

Cutting the cake (aren't those little birds just so cute?)

The "programme."

Thirsty (look at his eager, little mouth!)

Ice cream for a snack.

At the end of the night = tired eyes.


Oh, and just a quick "did you know?":

     We were discussing how old Canada was, and what the youngest country really is. Well, apparently South Sudan was just established in the July of 2011, due to a some ethnicity groups wishing their own country. According to Washington Post, there was lots of civil war bloodshed.