tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68190094580965998572024-03-17T22:59:27.095-04:00Gail-FriendsSay to wisdom, “You are my sister" and call understanding your kinswoman." (Proverb 7:4)Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.comBlogger1166125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-10679075012579327862024-03-05T14:31:00.002-05:002024-03-05T14:31:24.390-05:00Lord Lift Me Up - Part 7 Today, Nancy Campell teaches about lifting our hearts, our prayers, and our banners. I hope you've had the experience of worshiping God with banners. I've attended many worship services that include them and have always been blessed. Seeing the colorful designs, and especially watching them be paraded through the synagogue is very uplifting. This banner was madeGail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-10315509407887412742024-02-27T16:22:00.000-05:002024-02-27T16:22:50.238-05:00Lord Lift Me Up - Part 6This series by Nancy Campbell has been so encouraging to me and I hope
it will bless you, too. It's from Nancy's weekly e-mail devotional
(used with her permission). You can sign up for the e-mails on her
website. www.aboverubies.org Today, Nancy continues verses that speak of lifting our hands. One of
the practices of Judaism is lifting our hands to bless Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-74523141323495463092024-02-20T16:09:00.000-05:002024-02-20T16:09:16.686-05:00Lord Lift Me Up - Part 5 Are you weary? Are you in despair? Are you in a battle? I pray this post will encourage you today.This series by Nancy Campbell has been so encouraging to me and I hope
it will bless you, too. It's from Nancy's weekly e-mail devotional
(used with her permission). You can sign up for the e-mails on her
website. www.aboverubies.org PRESSING ON TO HIGHER GROUND
Part Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-31460145529329817602024-02-13T16:06:00.004-05:002024-02-20T16:11:24.137-05:00Lord Lift Me Up - Part 4 Are you comfortable raising your hands in worship? Did you know that it's Biblical? I
remember the first time I raised my hands in church. I was scared because my Baptist church looked down on it. But the day I
raised my hands in worship I was set free! I've done it ever since, even in the church I mentioned. I'll tell you another story about that Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-47308455526300879272024-02-07T18:16:00.002-05:002024-02-20T16:12:17.501-05:00Lord Lift Me Up - Part 3 This is another installment of Nancy Campbell's series on encouraging ourselves. I found the last scripture listed very interesting. People are not used to being warned in a loud voice. I grew up with preachers who hollered and pounded the pulpit to warn sinners of judgement. I'll share a story about that at the end of this post.This series by Nancy Campbell has Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-19808580667237660802024-01-30T11:54:00.003-05:002024-02-20T16:11:54.014-05:00Lord Lift Me Up - Part 2 There have been many battles in my seven-decade life and through each one, I've learned something new about my Heavenly Father. Scripture is the key to getting through a battle, Gail-Friends. My favorite verse to cling to is "Some trust in horses and some in chariots, but we will trust in the Name of our God." (Psalm 20:7) This series by Nancy Campbell has been Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-78263045236163892732024-01-25T16:01:00.001-05:002024-01-25T16:01:49.293-05:00Louisiana Vacation In early November, we took a trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend Jem's Navy reunion. We drove, and really enjoyed the fall colors of the trees along the way. Here in central Florida, we get a little bit of color in December and January.We spent the first night on the road in Pensacola. This was the beautiful view from our hotel.The next day, we traveled on to Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-19063910223552630192024-01-16T09:36:00.002-05:002024-01-16T16:38:21.944-05:00Golden Cottage Happenings Yes, we did eat our traditional Southern meal on New Years Day of black-eyed peas, turnip greens, rice, turkey sausage, and cornbread. Sooo good!!! No, we didn't stay up to see the ball drop. We went to bed about 10:00pm, but woke up when the final fireworks extravaganza went off in the neighborhood. Thankfully, it only lasted a few minutes. &Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-12265361640761844772023-12-31T20:39:00.000-05:002023-12-31T20:39:30.833-05:00Golden Cottage - Catching Up on 2023 Today is Sunday, December 31 and I suddenly realized I've not done a catch up since Simchat Torah in October. So, here you go. Our grandson celebrated his fourteenth birthday in October. I keep asking myself how he grew up so fast! He's a sweet boy and is turning into a fine young man. We're so proud of him. We enjoyed a dinner out with the Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-44876191498567991042023-12-21T18:59:00.000-05:002023-12-21T18:59:30.401-05:00Christmas Unplugged & a Gift for You!
The Christmas "rush" has begun....and I remember it well. I remember
the stress and the heavy burden I allowed it to become. But not any
more.
I celebrate Christmas very differently than most, and very differently
from the way I did it in years past. I read a quote this week that
sums up my outlook on Christmas celebrations.
"Whenever Christmas begins to Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-77927078508625028322023-12-20T17:03:00.002-05:002023-12-20T19:35:57.199-05:00Messianic Judaism This
article is interesting. Our synagogue is led by my husband, a Messianic
Rabbi, whose parents were both Jews. Most of our congregation is
Gentile, but Rabbi is committed to being a Torah-observant synagogue -
not a church. It is a struggle at times. Our mission is to take the
Torah and Yeshua to those around us.I found this post on Facebook - by Eitan Bar. I''ve Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-17645597614520623592023-12-14T16:24:00.000-05:002023-12-14T16:24:33.394-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 8
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 8
This post is part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
Tonight the eighth candle is lit.(This is re-post from 2015)
Gift #8 of Chanukah -YESHUA'S PRESENCE
It may surprise you to know that Yeshua observed Chanukah. We know this from John 10:22: "Then came Chanukah in Yerushalayim. It was winter, and Yeshua was walking around insideGail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-2977610727371290532023-12-13T18:05:00.000-05:002023-12-13T18:05:44.998-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 7
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 7
This post is part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
Tonight the seventh candle is lit.This is a re-post from 2015
Gift #7 of Chanukah -LIGHT
Imagine the magnificent sight of the giant menorah blazing from Mount
Zion. That light had been out for a long time, but now it could be seen
for miles and miles. It was a testament to the Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-31110234493071740412023-12-13T09:09:00.000-05:002023-12-13T09:09:29.311-05:00A Message in an Amazing Find Found this on Facebook at this link: Hillel Fuld · "Ya know what would be really nice? If we could get a nice sign from the Big Boss that everything will be ok. If only He could reassure us that in Iron Swords (the name of the war), we are going to come out victorious. I mean, we know it and some of us do see signs but they’re subtle. A strong sign Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-67911401665384559822023-12-12T19:45:00.000-05:002023-12-12T19:45:47.362-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 6
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 6
This post is part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
Tonight the sixth candle is lit.(this is a re-post from 2015)
Gift #6 of Chanukah - DEDICATION
For eight days, ADONAI performed the miracle of the oil. Even though
there was only enough oil for one day, it burned for a full eight days.
While it was burning, the Jews were preparing Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-18020798754284190902023-12-11T20:59:00.000-05:002023-12-11T20:59:45.136-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 5
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 5
This
post is a part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
Tonight
the fifth candle is lit.
Gift
#5 of Chanukah is -VICTORY
(This is a re-post from 2015)
The
battles fought by the Maccabees were long and difficult. It wasn't an easy over- night VICTORY, but
they won in the end. Many Jews were
tortured and killed in Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-40864326592552900872023-12-10T19:59:00.000-05:002023-12-10T19:59:52.434-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 4
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 4
This post is part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
Tonight, we light the fourth candle.
Gift #4 of Chanukah - PROVISION
(this is a re-post from 2015)
As I remember the
miracle of the oil, I've been meditating on how Hashem met their need
for oil. Plain, old olive oil would not suffice. The oil for the
Temple service was to be HOLY, Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-72476215312537867702023-12-09T19:57:00.001-05:002023-12-09T19:57:31.746-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 3
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 3
This post is a part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
Tonight, the third candle is lit on the menorah and we continue to remember the story of the Maccabees.
GIFT #3 OF CHANUKAH - FAITHFULNESS
(This is a re-post from 2015)
After the armies of the enemy were defeated, the Jews returned to
Jerusalem and reclaimed it in the name of ADONAI. Their Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-40865729285080506732023-12-08T21:57:00.004-05:002023-12-09T17:17:30.496-05:008 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 2
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 2
This post is part of the series 8 Gifts of Chanukah.
GIFT #2 OF CHANUKAH - COURAGE
(this is a re-post from 2015 - very timely with the rise of anti-semitism since the attack on Israel by Hamas)
The actions of the Maccabees left us an example of great COURAGE
in action. When the officials came to Modein, the home of the Maccabee
family, and demanded Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-24310310462506308262023-12-08T15:23:00.003-05:002023-12-09T17:24:48.299-05:008 Gifs of Chanukah - Day 1
8 Gifts of Chanukah - Day 1
As we lit the first night of Chanukah, I thought how much life in
America has changed since this time last year. Over the last twelve
months, we have seen Christians and Jews attacked, tortured and beheaded
by I-SIS over and over again. Just this past week, we had another
terrorist attack in our country. ( **Please note this is a Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-51196199339649392482023-12-07T22:13:00.003-05:002023-12-07T22:19:53.459-05:00Remembering Those Who Died Today is Pearl Harbor Day, the day when over 3000 men died during Japan's attack on our country. That day is called, "a day that will live in infamy." It was the day that America entered World War 2. I pray we will always remember the day and the ones who lost their lives. In Judaism, we say a beautiful prayer on the anniversary of the death of our loved ones . This Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-82600034193768207632023-12-04T18:58:00.001-05:002024-01-31T15:53:18.980-05:00Lord Lift Me Up We were born for such a time as this...every day brings news of war and rumors of war. We have a choice. We can focus on the world, the depressing news, our personal problems, or we can focus on God's Word. We can be depressed or we can be at peace. I wrote about this being our time to shine in this previous POST. I knew a gentleman who lived in constant pain.&Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-81637148251522600002023-11-30T17:34:00.000-05:002023-11-30T17:34:33.129-05:00Bible Translations After you read this post, please read my blog post about this subject. I agree with the following post, and want to add an important note. I recommend The Complete Jewish Bible and also the Tree of Life Version. I checked both Bibles related to the Scriptures above. They both have a footnote with the "missing" verses. Also, I recommend using the Bible Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-49516419367463150952023-11-14T13:57:00.008-05:002023-11-14T17:36:51.755-05:00March for Israel Today, in Washington D.C., over 250,000 are gathered to show support for Israel and to say, "NEVER AGAIN!" You can view this event and hear the speakers at this link: March for Israel on CBNWatch and Pray:for the safe return of the Israeli hostagesfor the war woundedfor the families and loved ones of those killed for the Israeli Defense Forcefor the leaders to have discernment and Gail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6819009458096599857.post-61273926613283268882023-11-03T20:14:00.001-04:002023-11-03T20:14:49.777-04:00Avinu (Our Father) A song for a rest-full, worship-ful, prayer-fulll Sabbath. And remember Israel - pray for the peace of Jerusalem.Avinu (Our Father) The Lord's PrayerGail Griner Golden at Gail-Friends http://www.blogger.com/profile/07469105278094584005noreply@blogger.com0