http://soulfood.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Soul Food: Stories of Hope and Inspiration en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:26:42 GMT 2010-01-07T22:26:42Z 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=281474977981563&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace     Trying hard yet again, to subvert the voices crying loud in the wilderness; are the big monies organizations.  The Washington Post’s excerpt on the MSN page gives . . . Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:08:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977981563&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Rose T. 2010-01-07T13:08:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980073&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Wednesday, hump day...I sat at my desk, multi-tasking -- browsing photographs, staring out the window, and pondering the plight of the homeless in this undeniable cold. Eventually I came upon the picture-perfect . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:41:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980073&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2010-01-06T18:41:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980050&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Yes Christianity IS the religion of PAUL ! Now as for the Jews and the offshoot Christian relationship with Muslims ... it all goes way way way back ... back beyond where people will even look . . . Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:10:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977980050&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Jerry Kays 2010-01-06T18:10:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978250&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace More snow has fallen on my world today, with weatherman forecasting more on the way. That's quite OK, for nature has her own way, promising another new beginning, come spring!     . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:34:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978250&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2010-01-05T20:34:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974651&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace I don't set new year resolutions, as over the years I've discovered this just sets myself up for failure. However, I look at each new year as a new life beginning and do all I can to set myself up for . . . Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:48:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977974651&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2010-01-03T22:48:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970638&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace As the eve of the past year sets sail, I await the new year with anticipation likened to that of waiting for a child about to be born. I wish for all of us a safe and secure passage into the new year, . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:42:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970638&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-31T20:42:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970476&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace My dearest ones – After a prolonged hiatus, I’m finally back on Gather. These last weeks were very difficult for me, both personally and professionally, but my main goal has been . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:43:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970476&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Svetlana Goryacheva 2009-12-31T18:43:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970365&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Now that the year 2009 is coming to an end, I've decided to grade President Obama on his first year in office. I believe the most important challenge that the President faced was the sorry state . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:43:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970365&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Lloyd C. - Proud Democrat. c. 2009-12-31T16:43:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969803&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace                 My dear son,   Dexter, I must tell you, how you got your name . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:57:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969803&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-31T07:57:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969370&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace In this day where there is a crunch on the $Almighty buck$; it is nice to know what the charity of your choice, is doing with YOUR Hard earned dollars $$. Are they using it to the BEST of . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:20:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969370&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Rose T. 2009-12-31T00:20:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969168&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Hump day of the week, new year approaches, destiny awaiting -- let's cross the bridge and walk the pathway together...Happy New Day, Happy New Year!       photo used in this . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:12:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969168&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-30T21:12:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967470&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace ( Jewbu :  someone who was raised Jewish and turned Buddhist, or who is a hybrid of Jewish and Buddhist in spiritual/religious background, as in: "My mom's a major JewBu-- one Hanukkah she . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:35:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967470&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Sheryl O. 2009-12-29T18:35:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966626&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace             I  sing, I sing, I sing I sing as I do most everything I sing as I drive in my car I sing loudly there, no one . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:16:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966626&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-29T08:16:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966128&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace I had an interesting conversation with one of my brothers on Christmas Day.  His job entails negotiating with the Chinese on manufacturing contracts for an industrial firm based in Massachusetts.  . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:15:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966128&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Sheryl O. 2009-12-28T22:15:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965926&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Covered in clouds from above and ground covered in snow, with more fallin' down...I had to create a bit o' sunshine to turn the dreary day frown into a sparkling smile...spreadin' it your way now!   . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:15:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965926&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-28T19:15:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964747&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace                 I dreamed of the unknown comic   Remember, the one with the . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:15:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964747&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-27T21:15:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977211448&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace SERIES: Africa's Master Sculptors . . . Spotlight on Zimbabwe   Since the 1950s the Stone Sculpture produced by the Master Artists of Zimbabwe has justifiably been called . . . Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:23:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977211448&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2007-12-23T23:23:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238601&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace The Mind, UNTAMED, is a dangerous thing. We must learn to FOCUS our minds on our God-given gifts and talents, bringing forth positive and fruitful outcomes in our lives -- for ourselves and others. . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:55:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977238601&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2008-01-24T04:55:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964001&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace It's CHRISTMAS Every Day! [A Children's Tale]   After the day was over, little Regina shouted HALLELUJAH! Her little . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:04:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977964001&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace René Allen 2009-12-27T02:04:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963982&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace   Physiological methods of perception are what we as simpltons call the senses; ie, sights, sounds, touch, smell and taste. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perception . . . Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:16:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963982&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Rose T. 2009-12-27T01:16:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963769&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace As our seasonal celebrations come to an end our hopes and dreams need not do same. Join me in a promise to keep the spirit of the season alive throughout the year, sharing it one with another, . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:57:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963769&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-26T19:57:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963755&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace The #1 Secret to Happiness is..... Learning to Dance in the Rain! (click to see the movie)   The movie begins with this quotation:   "Life's not . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:24:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963755&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-26T19:24:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963315&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace   Terrorist attack in Detroit fails: Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab arrested from Northwest Airlines flight 25. What pisses me off about this attempted terrorist attack is that this nitwit, . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:27:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963315&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Lloyd C. - Proud Democrat. c. 2009-12-26T08:27:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963080&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace My mom and dad made their transitions to the other side back in 1995 and 2002. My stepmother and I have been estranged for three years. There are many who are experiencing grief at this time of . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 01:14:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963080&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Carla G. 2009-12-26T01:14:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962880&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace First of all, I'd like to wish all my friends and foes a Merry Christmas .  I sincerely hope that you are having a wonderful day.  In the spirit of this very special day, I've decided to . . . Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:02:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962880&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Lloyd C. - Proud Democrat. c. 2009-12-25T20:02:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962121&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace December 25 th is the world’s dedication day for our Perfected King, Jesus Christ; so it is His desire to do His work on His Day. Here are some ways to do the will of our Father and . . . Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:19:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977962121&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Rose T. 2009-12-24T21:19:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960748&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace                     In someways I am rather strange   For it's only sixteen degrees outside   And I have . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:47:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960748&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-23T20:47:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960652&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Just spreadin' a bit o' sunshine your way and trust you will do the same throughtout your wanderings in cyberspace today...       photos used in this creation courtesy . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:54:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960652&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Ruthi C. 2009-12-23T18:54:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959570&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace                   This year has been quite stressful   For . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:12:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959570&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Elsie Duggan 2009-12-23T02:12:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959575&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace     It wasn’t a spur of the moment decision to start celebrating Christ’s birth on December 25, nor was it an instant decision that Christmas was going to be a universal holiday.  . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:30:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977959575&grpId=3659174697244279&nav=Groupspace Rose T. 2009-12-23T01:30:55Z