Prayer - Affected by Random Shootings

It feels as though I have seen too much in a lifetime. There are times when 'Neverland' might be a worthy retirement home or just embracing the 'inner child' to cope when life seems too hard. 

Then I remembered the best consolation far greater than these is a beautiful prayer for the Presence of God found in my old Jewish Prayer Book.

 "The Order of Putting on the Tallith and Tephillin: Blessed art thou, O Lord, our God, King of the universe, who hath sanctified us by his commandments, and hath commanded us to enwrap ourselves in the fringed garment. How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men under the shadow of thy wings they take shelter. They shall be satisfied with the fatness of thy house for with thee is the fountain of life; in thy light shall we see light. Continue thy lovingkindenss to them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart." 

 I photocopied the pages and put them in my journal, then gave my prayer book to a lady in 1990 who's father was Jewish. I apologize to the NY Council of Rabbis for failing to cite properly and hope all human beings will learn (start the work in me first) to respect human life and find need for the Blessed Creator. With all good intentions, Anita Mullins Brown, 121512@2 PM.

Study - Sacred Act of Study - Keep it Spiritual

To interrupt study is to interrupt prayer. 

To assist study is to Honor the Creator and Human Life. 

Take every precaution preparing for physical study, but if you have failed to pack items, never wait to ask for anything that you miss during study time; never invite mundane distractions especially involving your study space, physical discomfort, or even disorder. When in the library, simply ask for any missing item in the event the item/s is available: the right color highlighter, paper, pen/pencil, sound proofing ear plugs, pillow, blanket, lighting, fan, clean table, etc. 

After you have everything you need to effectively study, glean every nugget of gold you can. Really glean, dig, search; the joy of learning is immeasurable. 

Never be distracted.

You can do this.

Study - Student's Prayer

Lord and Savior, true and kind, be the Master of my mind.
Bless, guide, and strengthen still all powers of thought and will.

While I ply the scholar's task, Jesus Christ, be near, I ask
Help the memory, clear the brain, knowledge still to seek and gain.

Here I train for life's swift race; let me do it in thy grace;
Here I arm me for life's fight, let me do it in Thy might.

Thou hast made me mind and soul; I for Thee would use the whole.
Thou hast died that I might live; all my powers to thee I give.

Striving, thinking, learning still, let me follow thus Thy will,
Till my whole glad nature be trained for duty and for Thee.

Handley Carr Glyn Moule, 1841-1920
found in The Methodist Hymnal, London, 1933.

Art - My Profile Photos: Hands at Worship

I select hands for my profile photo. Hands worship the Creator; hurt and heal; communicate by silence or speaking; labor or leisure. I find hands a very beautiful part of the human body; and the Benevolent Creator, Blessed be His Name, will always richly compensate those without the use of hands.

Creator - I Have Chosen Thee...Isaiah 48:10

Taken from Streams in the Desert
Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
July 9, Page 203
@1965 Cowman Publication, Inc.
Zondervan Publishing House

"Does not the Word come like a soft shower, assuaging the fury of the flame? Yes, is it not an asbestos armor, against which the heat has no power? Let the affliction come - God has chosen me. Poverty, thou mayest stride in at my door; but God is in the house already, and He has chosen me. Sickness, thou mayest intrude; but I have a balsam ready - God has chosen me. Whatever befall me in this vale of tears, I know that He has chosen me."

Study - How to Read Difficult Material - Sharing What Works for Me

Here are a few preliminary steps to follow before reading a difficult assignment. It will only take 3-5 minutes, but will help you glean.

1. Hold the book and just look/skim the front/back cover; remember to enjoy the art and how it applies to you.

2. Skim over the paper dust cover on the inside front and back cover.

3. Take note of author(s) and publisher; do they mean anything to you at this point? You may like books from a particular author/publisher, or those significant to your field.

4. Skim, top to bottom, highlights from the Table of Contents; this is one of the most critical steps. The Table of Contents tells you the order, priorities, stages of study, and really separates the trees from the forest when you feel overwhelmed. The Table of Contents will be your anchor when you are in the tempest. Do not be afraid to stop reading and just 'visit' the Table of Contents from time to time.

5. Look at the first chapter title, subtitles, and general outline. Take note of bold/italic typesetting, punctuation marks, and how the chapter is organized.

6. Look at only the first page of each following chapter and the main title. Mark them with a light bookmark such as a plain paper strip that will not distract your concentration when you begin reading.

7. Last step - repeat this step when you begin reading each chapter: Re-skim the main title and headings in the first chapter and read carefully the last paragraph of the chapter (usually no more than 10 lines). Remember to skim the paragraph first for typesetting and punctuation, and then read for content.

Now you are ready to begin reading, take notes, outline, and have a great time with fellow gleaners.

Post Script: Don't forget the pocket dictionary. Always stop to look up words you don't know and can't define by the sentance structure. Your dictionary should be the worn out copy you have used since junior high; the one that turns by itself, like the Bible you always carry to church.

Study - Library of Congress...thank God for USA

LOC made simple:

Example: BS 123 . A456 v.2 1990

BS Alphabetical A, AB, ABC, B, BA, BB, C, etc

123 Whole number 1, 2, 3, etc

. A 456 Alphabetical A, AB, ABC, B, BA, BB, C, etc
Decimal number following the letter is a decimal ex: .1222, .2, .23,

V. 2 Volume...numerical/alphabetical order V. 1, V. 2, etc

1990 Chronological year 1990, 1991, 1992, etc.

Stacks are read 'left to right; top of a bookcase to bottom'.

When all else fails, just ask; 'we live for this stuff'.

Study - Library - Campbell University Library...a Time Saver

Here it is:

The Camel Cat will tell you exactly where to find your book and the location sequence is below.

Go through the current Serials/Periodical Room to Kivett Hall and use the elevator or stairs.

Kivett 1st floor = Periodical Room with back issues
Kivett 2nd floor = A - BS (study carrels)
Kivett 3rd floor = BT - DE (theological study area with tables and easy chairs)
Kivett 4th floor = DF - GV (easy chairs)

To get to the Wiggins basement, go back through current Serials/Periodical Room to use Wiggins elevator or the down stairwell located at the left rear of the Reference area. Hint: the stairwell takes you directly in the stack area.

Wiggins Basement = H - Z; Oversized Books; Government Documents; Microform; and yes, study areas with tables, carrels, and quiet room of carrels.

And there you have it; a wonderful opportunity for study. All this blogger can say is, "Wow, I wish I were a Campbell student; nail biting and all."

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this blogger is to simply encourage and edify. There is no claim of enlightenment, only the joy of the journey. The Creator, blessed be His Name, has shown mercy and grace to allow each individual a faith in which to believe and trust.