Decades ago, there was much to be said about “the ugly American.”

In my humble opinion (a penny for my thoughts), we are seeing “ugly Americans” behave badly as they criticize Amy Coney Barrett’s qualifications to be a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. How are “people abroad” understanding this fiasco?

A book was published in 1958–titled The Ugly American–and I, for one, saw it in action.  I was living in Paris, France, with my U.S. Army soldier husband (1959-1961). Indeed, “Americans abroad” were disrespectful of their host country.

…of the coverage of Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearing.

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz was extremely eloquent in his presentation. I recommend everyone listen intently to his message. ~~ God bless Amy.

…respect the principals of our “founding fathers.”

One nation under God.

Pray for America and pray for Amy Coney Barrett.

…a remarkable woman bombarded with criticism by Democrats.

How many of us could sit there—for hours—listening to vicious statements?? The complimentary remarks by Senators make me grateful that I am a supporter of the Republican party.

Did you watch the proceedings?

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Here is the link to an interview with the author of The Harbinger II, Jonathan Cahn.

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Here is his earlier book titled The Paradigm. I was spellbound as I listened to (and watched) Jonathan Cahn as he was interviewed by Erick Stakelbeck on the Praise program on TBN. I’ve searched for the Paradime video (planning to share…) but could not find it on the TBN website (but I’ll keep searching).

Please watch the video and consider reading the two books I’ve referenced.

If this looks familiar, it was published earlier (Sep 15th). I saw the program again at ten o’clock PM (Oct 11th). “It’s a God-thing.”  I went to bed before nine but out of bed (at ten) for “anti-itch” cream. (For the second night, something in my bed has me itching all over.) The life events we are experiencing were prophesized in the Holy Bible.

Sunday was remarkable because three of five blog messages were inspired by my Heavenly Father. Watching a TV-Church program, I knew I needed to write about “An Empty Mansion.”  Later… the poem in “TV-Church all day.”  Now, “The Harbinger II.” 

Next: Change the sheets on my bed so I can get a reasonably good night’s sleep.

TV-Church all day (today) and so many heartwarming messages. Here is the link to an interview that addressed an experience in my life. EXACTLY (almost). I rarely speak of it but this “problem” is reportedly prevalent in the Church. I, too, “hate divorce”! Occasionally, I’m asked when my husband passed away and I honestly answer “1983.” But it was after a divorce; I rebelled against his abuse. I believed I was marrying a Christ-centered man–a former Presbyterian minister–but he was “self-centered.”

Only One Life, ‘Twill Soon Be Past

by C.T. Studd

Two little lines I heard one day,
Traveling along life’s busy way;
Bringing conviction to my heart,
And from my mind would not depart;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one,
Soon will its fleeting hours be done;
Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet,
And stand before His Judgement seat;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, the still small voice,
Gently pleads for a better choice
Bidding me selfish aims to leave,
And to God’s holy will to cleave;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, a few brief years,
Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears;
Each with its clays I must fulfill,
living for self or in His will;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

When this bright world would tempt me sore,
When Satan would a victory score;
When self would seek to have its way,
Then help me Lord with joy to say;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Give me Father, a purpose deep,
In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep;
Faithful and true what e’er the strife,
Pleasing Thee in my daily life;
Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Oh let my love with fervor burn,
And from the world now let me turn;
Living for Thee, and Thee alone,
Bringing Thee pleasure on Thy throne;
Only one life, “twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Only one life, yes only one,
Now let me say,”Thy will be done”;
And when at last I’ll hear the call,
I know I’ll say “twas worth it all”;
Only one life,’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last. ”

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Only one life, ’twill soon be past,
Only what’s done for Christ will last.
And when I am dying, how happy I’ll be,
If the lamp of my life has been burned out for Thee