http://creativefollower.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Creative Followers en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:59:51 GMT 2009-12-29T17:59:51Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963055&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Last Night Was Christmas Eve (DUH!) ©2009 Robert Burnham    Anyhow, last night was Christmas Eve and my church was closed.  Of course we had the Nativity and the Caroling . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:23:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963055&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-26T00:23:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961965&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace a line of sixteen cars pulled out of Calvary Baptist Church last Sunday night.  On a mission.  A mission of Caroling.  As a child I went Caroling but I had never been a part of anything . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:04:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961965&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-24T19:04:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961912&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace   Scenes from The Nativity ©photos – 2009 Robert Burnham, Calvary Baptist Church Le Roy , NY pastured by Patrick Wilson - words obviously, not . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:11:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977961912&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-24T18:11:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960249&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Christ is my Lord and Savior – Holy is His precious name; Redemption He brings to everyone, for He is… Immanuel – which means “God is with us”. . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:08:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960249&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Joseph Breunig 2009-12-23T13:08:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958765&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace My original name is Lisa Marie but it wasn't often said in a loving way which led me to choose the name Lis about a year ago. Many people who knew me well would call me Lis to avoid the pain and memories . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:56:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958765&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-22T15:56:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958388&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace In social networking it seems we can never have enough friends, as in real life, sometimes in person friendships don't work out so well. I set a goal to get 300 friends here and on Redgage by Christmas. . . . Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:44:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977958388&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-22T10:44:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954467&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace   You were a part of my dreams last night.  We were in Africa or some place, helping to sow a field.  There were many children helping us and as the day wore on and the sun . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:49:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954467&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-12-19T12:49:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953341&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Hi everyone and Merry Christmas! As some of you may have noticed, Christmas cards didn't happen this year...I am truly sorry about that..It was a mistake on my part..I didn't get the supplies I needed . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:53:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953341&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-18T17:53:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953333&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace I've added a new photo album which contains my newest images. Mrslisae Photography will be my tag from now on and I'm working on making these images availabe for purchase by January. I've learned quite . . . Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:28:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977953333&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-18T17:28:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950627&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace I wanted to do something totally different with my creativity. As I mentioned earlier, writing isn't my passion at this time, images are. Loving Mind Expressions was just for practice and all good . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:14:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977950627&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-16T23:14:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949611&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace I know there is a heaviness of grief in many homes this year. Some are facing their first Christmas after loss, others of us are becoming "old pros" at riding out the waves of grief. Here's a few poems . . . Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:45:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977949611&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-16T10:45:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948569&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace This is difficult for me to write. It's just as difficult as it was to face the facts that I won't sing again and I most likely will not be teaching again either. When I was first injured in 2004, nobody . . . Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:43:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977948569&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-15T19:43:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942541&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace I posted a while ago before things got so bad that I now have very little time to be here. My Christmas wishes have changed dramatically. I don't want anything for Christmas except legitimate work at . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:58:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977942541&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-11T14:58:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940912&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace When I say I love my tree, I really, really do! My Christmas tree was purchased in a moment of despair and grief after my brother n law, best friend, and mentor all died suddenly, yet brings so much . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:05:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940912&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-12-10T16:05:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940843&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Christ is still this season's reason of Hope; Harps of angels tinkle with celebration - Risen is our Savior, who is still Interceding on everyone's behalf. Satan is defeated, now and forever more. . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:02:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977940843&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Joseph Breunig 2009-12-10T15:02:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927339&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Some shepherds that first Christmas night, Grew fearful at a brilliant light.   Angelic hosts in choral voice, Said, "Do not fear, be glad, rejoice,   For . . . Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:13:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977927339&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Joseph Breunig 2009-12-02T16:13:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910251&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace In diligent search of God was the dark heretic, a master of the natural world and our father of modern physics. In defiance of the Church stood Sir Isaac Newton alone, cloistered in his office, clinging… . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910251&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Joseph Breunig 2009-11-20T15:05:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905070&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Oh my Lord – When will You come? Will I be found, before my earthly life is done? Will I experience Your Resurrection Power and observe how sin You have conquered & devoured? It’s . . . Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977905070&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Joseph Breunig 2009-11-17T17:45:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902173&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Yeah I know, I know, its really good for me its like 67% daily value of Vitamin C. It's believed to fight all sorts of diseases and cancer even and yet, I hate the stuff! I used to feel the same about . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:29:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902173&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-16T00:29:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902169&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace This will probably be one of the most difficult posts for me. Singing to me has always been something really freeing. I can remember acting silly with my voice and having my grandmother tell me that . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:24:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977902169&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-16T00:24:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899965&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace I really love the Lord but sometimes I just don't understand. I'm reminded of my own writing "It's not about why" and so I try not to understand but just to trust Him and give Him praise. First . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:34:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977899965&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-13T21:34:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897611&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Spirit is Guiding My tears are streaming I don't know why My heart is heavy And I now must cry It isn't anything about my life I know we all carry the load We each have burdens Our loads to . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:13:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897611&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-12T14:13:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897596&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace I Pray When the rain begins to fall My back's against the wall I just don't know how I'll make it Through the day I pray I pray I pray for you and me and everything around us I pray I . . . Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:10:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977897596&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-12T14:10:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895377&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Just before my eyes close for the night, my mind drifted back several years and another sweet memory emerged from the darkness. I had shared one before but for those who may be new to reading what . . . Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:38:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977895377&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-11T06:38:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888594&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Rather than waste my time and yours posting all of my writing here, I've decided to blog.......everything! I have blogs in memory of course, then I have my "When The Heart Bleeds" edition. I have blogs . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888594&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-06T17:11:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885635&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace and so I gather.....not really. I just wanted to thank the well wishers...Fishinfool and Angela are going out tomorrow...I think I'll shut down all the outside distractions for the day.. I'm going . . . Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:39:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977885635&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-05T00:39:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883432&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace "Let's go to the water," Mom said. The holidays were fast approaching and Angel was deep in thought. The holidays always reminded her of her grandpas. It seemed she would see them everywhere. . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:31:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977883432&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Mrslisae Photography E. 2009-11-03T20:31:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882482&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace   an essay of the heart......   THE BIBLE, MY BIBLE; BY FAITH ©Robert C Burnham I am a Christian.  I do not or never have forced anyone else to . . . Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:33:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882482&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-11-03T07:33:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879110&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Outside the Windy City lives the Lady Finnegan - Carol dearly loves the Lord Jehovah and is a part of His earthly plan. Her heart has been pierced by God's Holy Spirit; for she placed her life before . . . Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:19:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977879110&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Joseph Breunig 2009-10-31T14:19:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878243&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace The work on this page was created for my friend Ann James.  Her husband left this world one year ago.  He is missed.   Echoes ©2009 Robert Burnham / for Ann . . . Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:58:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977878243&grpId=3659174697258208&nav=Groupspace Robert - just a simple man - B. 2009-10-30T20:58:29Z