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God helps those who help themselves...

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:25:31 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: ...is not in the Bible.

"God Helps Those Who Help Themselves"

According to researcher George Barna, eight out of ten Americans believe the saying "God helps those who help themselves" is in the Bible. It is, in fact, nowhere in Scripture, but was featured in Poor Richard's Alamack in 1757. The man who originated the famous quote was none other than Benjamin Franklin.

Whether this concept is consistent with the Bible's teachings depends on the context. In terms of work, the Bible emphatically teaches against laziness. Nevertheless, God is presented as One who serves as a "defense for the helpless." (Isaiah 25:4)

The best way to know whether certain phrases, quotes, sayings, or principles are found in the Bible is to actually read the Bible, and to do so consistently. Not only will a greater knowledge of the Bible help a person identify quotes not in the Bible, it will also provide a rich treasure of profound wisdom.

The Top Books for Understanding the Left

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:25:17 GMT

clipped by: Antara

Clip Source: newsrealblog.com

David Horowitz’s recent appearance on Glenn Beck and the subsequent resignation of former Green Jobs Czar Van Jones has brought a renewed interest in understanding the nature of the political Left.

Before leaping into the books a great place to start is with Discover The Networks, the Freedom Center’s online encyclopedia of the Left.

Radical Son: A Generational Odyssey by David Horowitz — His memoir.

The Politics of Bad Faith: The Radical Assault on America’s Future by David Horowitz — The intellectual companion piece to Radical Son in which he lays out his political philosophy.

Destructive Generation: Second Thoughts About the Sixties by Peter Collier and David Horowitz — A collection of journalism and essays about the New Left.

Uncivil Wars: The Controversy Over Reparations For Slavery by David Horowitz — One part narrative of Horowitz’s reparations campaign, one part exciting description of the American Idea.

Left Illusions: An Intellectual Odyssey by David Horowitz

Tags: awakening

a solace in words

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:56:38 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: What comfort has reading brought you? What courage has a well-turned phrase stirred in you? Books are like steadfast friends: the words never change, yet I never tire of reading them.

One of my favorite sounds on Earth is the gentle shushing of pages turning. What will the next page bring? comfort, joy, peace, sanity, conviction, courage, hope, relief, laughter?

Exciting, isn't it?

Clip Source: www.incourage.me

There has always been a solace in words that I cannot often find in the rest of the world. I love the way the book binding creaks with years of love and the smell of yellowed pages reminds me that my grandmother once held the same book as she read to my mother.

When my friends didn’t want to be my friends, I read.

When my first boyfriend broke up with me, I read.

When the phone rang in the middle of the night with words I never wanted to hear, I read.

Tags: oh, words! how i adore thee

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:30:54 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Thanks for the tip Wiccantexan.

Clip Source: www.amazon.com

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance - Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem! (Paperback)

This may be the most wacky by-product of the busy Jane Austen fan-fiction industry—at least among the spin-offs and pastiches that have made it into print. In what’s described as an “expanded edition” of Pride and Prejudice, 85 percent of the original text has been preserved but fused with “ultraviolent zombie mayhem.” For more than 50 years, we learn, England has been overrun by zombies, prompting people like the Bennets to send their daughters away to China for training in the art of deadly combat, and prompting others, like Lady Catherine de Bourgh, to employ armies of ninjas. Added to the familiar plot turns that bring Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy together is the fact that both are highly skilled killers, gleefully slaying zombies on the way to their happy ending.

Tags: mr. darcy! zombies!

The Beckoning of Lovely

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:03:42 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: I clipped this last year, but I just found out that Amy will be hosting another beckoning event in Houston next week.

I cannot wait to go and make something lovely.

Anyone else in Houston should go. Look how much fun these people had.

Clip Source: www.youtube.com

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Tags: beckoning of lovely

Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:51:13 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: From Q and A with the author (first clip link):

Q: What message does Moses impart?

Three values lessons can be gleaned from the book. Freedom is a God-given right. God is always with us. And we should always be free to dream.

Harriet Tubman’s role in the freedom struggle can give readers a sense of their own potential and power. "Every great dream begins with a dreamer," said Tubman. "Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."

Clip Source: www.caroleweatherford.com

Clip Source: www.amazon.com

Weatherford's handsome picture book about Harriet Tubman focuses mostly on Tubman's religious inspiration, with echoes of spirituals ringing throughout the spare poetry about her struggle ("Lord, don't let nobody turn me 'round"). God cradles Tubman and talks with her; his words (printed in block capitals) both inspire her and tell her what to do ("SHED YOUR SHOES; WADE IN THE WATER TO TRICK THE DOGS"). Nelson's stirring, beautiful artwork makes clear the terror and exhaustion Tubman felt during her own escape and also during her brave rescue of others. There's no romanticism: the pictures are dark, dramatic, and deeply colored--whether showing the desperate young fugitive "crouched for days in a potato hole" or the tough middle-aged leader frowning at the band of runaways she's trying to help. The full-page portrait of a contemplative Tubman turning to God to help her guide her people is especially striking.

E-Sword Bible Software

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:33:55 GMT

clipped by: jatfla
clipper's remarks: This really is the best, FREE, software on the net. I love it. Most of the Bibles, commentaries, and dictionaries are FREE but some are offered for a small download fee. You really can't beat it if you are interested on having everything at your fingertips. I recommend the NAS, Holman, and NET Bible as add-ons and The Word Study dictionary. If you're a student of the Scriptures, I hope you'll check it out. They've just had an upgrade.

Clip Source: www.e-sword.net

e-Sword is a fast and effective way to study the Bible. e-Sword is feature rich and user friendly with more capabilities than you would expect in a free software package. The fact that e-Sword is free is just one of the blessings and does not speak of the quality of the software. I make my living writing software and I believe I have put forth my best effort in this endeavor. The real work, however, was put in by the godly men and women who devoted countless years creating the texts that have been made available for our benefit.

Humanity in print

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:28:00 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: How do you feel about books?

I find them very companionable. They are excellent teachers and fine friends. A great book on a rainy day, curled up in a far away place...

Clip Source: www.bluewillowbookshop.com

"Books are the carriers of civilization. . . They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print."

- Barbara W. Tuchman

Clip Source: www.fromoldbooks.org

Tags: every book is a passport to another's life

Big Russ & Me

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:47:28 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: I just started reading this and I really like it so far.

Anyone else read it? What are your thoughts?

Clip Source: www.bigrussandme.com

Tags: tim russert, books, reading

Look, I wrote a book!

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:02:45 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Okay, I didn't write this book. But if I were to write a book about bacon, it would surely look like this.

Clip Source: www.amazon.com

“If one is to be compromised, one of the better ways is to be Seduced by Bacon...an alluring prospect.”--Publisher’s Weekly –

Tags: seduced by bacon, what better way, thanks jason

Don't end up simply having visited this world

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:54:14 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: When it is over, I don't want to wonder
if I have made of my life something particular, and real.
I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened,
or full of argument.
I don't want to end up simply having visited this world.

-Mary Oliver
From New and Selected Poems

Clip Source: 37days.typepad.com

When death comes
like the hungry bear in autumn;
when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse
to buy me, and snaps the purse shut;
when death comes
like the measles-pox;
when death comes
like an iceberg between the shoulder blades,
I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering:
what is it going to be like, that cottage of darkness?
And therefore I look upon everything
as a brotherhood and a sisterhood,
and I look upon time as no more than an idea,
and I consider eternity as another possibility,
and I think of each life as a flower, as common
as a field daisy, and as singular,
and each name a comfortable music in the mouth
tending as all music does, toward silence,
and each body a lion of courage, and something
precious to the earth.

When it's over, I want to say: all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.

What are you reading right now?

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:04:37 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: Clippers, what books are you reading right now? What was the last book you read?

Clip Source: www.rhettsmith.com

Tags: clipmarks, books

Seeing the Everyday

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:40:46 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: A new magazine. The site won't clip as I'd like it, so go check it out.

It's a quarterly magazine "focusing on the daily interactions taking place at home." It seeks "to honestly tell and simply show the everyday beauties found in quiet and humble moments of our own homes and yards and with those whom we love most."

And it's advertisement free!

Clip Source: www.seeingtheeveryday.com

Tags: magazine, everyday moments, family, love, home

You can change a life, maybe your own

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:53:42 GMT

clipped by: bignosemousie
clipper's remarks: The 2008 Dewey Donation book drive is up and running. I know there are many book lovers on Clipmarks. You can donate money or you can buy a book from the wishlist. You can choose the book you send to help a child.

When you let them know you donated, be sure to mention Clipmarks. We might get more than warm fuzzies in return; we might get valuable new Clippers for the community.

If you donate, feel free to leave a comment here and tell us, so we can high-five you!

Clip Source: deweydonationsystem.org

Clip Source: www.pamie.com

This year we've teamed up with the Rockhouse Foundation to help fund a brand new library for the Negril All Ages School in Jamaica, and we're surprising the Children's Institute in Los Angeles -- an organization that helps children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities.

You know what can happen when the right book is placed in your hands, when a safe haven opens its doors and says, "You're okay here." Please help pass along that feeling. Send a book, send some money, but please send something. You're about to change lives. I know that sounds all super-emotional and extreme, but after five years of doing these book drives, I can tell you that those words aren't extreme enough.

Clip Source: deweydonationsystem.org

Now let’s meet this year’s libraries shall we? Learn more about the Rockhouse Foundation and the Children’s Institute and the good work they do.

Tags: charity, literacy, hope, children, book drive, books

Wow, Masbury, Please explain this.

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:37:23 GMT

clipped by: willhelm
clipper's remarks: Very interesting blog, Masbury. I really did enjoy it, even though I fall into the Calvinist camp. This statement of yours sounds profound and on the surface appealing. However, after noodling it, seems to be quite inappropriate as it pertains to sola fide, grace, and salvation.

What does this mean?

Clip Source: masbury.wordpress.com

Way to go. Following Jesus means rejecting exclusivism—doubly so where delay tolerates human suffering.