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The other day, after I did readings at mass, a friend called and asked what chapter and verse I had read. She explained that she received a spiritual insight and wanted to read the verses further.

In my many years of church going the same thing often happened to me. I think our dear Lord gives us these insights only when we are ready to receive them. Fortunately I have been blessed with remembering those given to me and I share them and much more in my book, “Pump Up Your Prayer Life.”

You can read more of what is in my books by reading back through the pages of this blog. I suggest you especially read the August 15th blog about my getting the ISBN for my books. I will let you know the answer ASAP as I know myself. Then I will post where to buy either or both. Right now you can get them from me in the mail for $10 each. To order a book, write me at ednabd33@gmail.com. So I know what you want and feel safe opening you request, put PUMP UP,or EIGHT WAYS, in the subject line.

Humor time:
Tour Guides: What They're REALLY Saying
No extra fees .................. No extras
Nominal fee .................... Outrageous charge
Standard ........................ Sub-standard
Deluxe ........................... Standard

That’s all for now folks. God bless you, Ed

Good news!

I finally got over my procrastination and went to a different publisher for both my existing books. Soon I will have a proof copy of each and then they will go on sale at many outlets including, Amazon, E-books, local book stores and more.

It’s about time, as I am well into finishing my next book, “Prepare Here for the Hereafter.” The new book is a guide to aid people in preparing legal protection of their estate, preparation for the end days to ease the family’s concerns about how you desire your affairs to be handled, helps for the bereaved and so much more. My hope is to publish it by the end of the year.

As soon as I know, I will give you the net address where you can buy my books, now that they will have an ISBN number. Keep checking in my blog and the information will be there soon.

Humor time:
Tour Guides: What they’re REALLY Saying
Secluded hideaway ......... Impossible to find or get to
Pre-registered rooms ...... Already occupied
Explore on your own ....... Pay for it yourself
Knowledgeable trip hosts ..They've flown in an airplane before

Take care when traveling. Hope you return soon. God bless you, Ed

Thanks for visiting my blog,

This time we’ll share a bit more about gathering and sharing family history.

A nice thing you can do for family and friends that may help them in their understanding of relationships is to share remembered nice stories about their loved ones. Recently at a clan gathering we took the opportunity to tell a number of good remembrances to the family members themselves, and to their children. They were pleased to hear the stories from their youth. The sharing uplifted them and in some cases surprised them that we remembered.

Family gatherings are a wonderful place to have fun learning more about events other family members recall. One fun way to get these memories out is to do a family trivia. See my blog from several weeks ago for those details. This could probably be done on E-mails sent back and forth. Trivia can be funny, informative, and perplexing, because each person in a family saw everyday events from a different point of view. Have fun! Read older entries for more ideas.

Humor time:

Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.

A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?", they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."

That’s all for now, God bless you, Ed

Thanks for visiting,

In Sunday services, we often hear gospel readings about praying unceasingly. Jesus tell us to put ourselves aside and center our being and living around the Father. Saint Paul says, “I no longer live for me, but God lives in me.” “Imitate me as I imitate the Lord.” How can we to do this, in our busy every day are lives?

Over many years of life I’ve been given spiritual awareness which I share in my book, “Pump Up Your Prayer Life.” In the book you will find many Bible quotes, and examples of how to build a constant conversation with God. Also there are ideas of how to set you own prayer prompts to remind you of God in everyday moments.

You can learn much more on my blog site about this book and my other book, “Eight Ways to Share Your Family History,” at: http://www.ed-reinagel-writer.blogspot.com/

Humor time:
A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, "I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger."
Two fish swim into a concrete wall. One turns to the other and says, "Dam!"
Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.Okay, so the last one is a groaner.

God bless and have a great day, Ed