From Ancient Strife to Modern Adversity: Reflections on Psalm 56

In the timeless verses of Psalm 56, King David’s heartfelt lamentation resonates with the struggles and adversities faced by individuals throughout the ages. As we delve into the psalm, we are confronted not only with David’s tribulations but also with the striking parallels between the actions of his enemies and the behavior observed in contemporary society.

A La Carte (September 16, 2016)

Notable Quotes

“If no solider ever went through boot camp, what percentage do you think would make it through a battle?” – Every Man A Warrior,  Lonnie Berger, Book 1, Page 16

“Men come to true spiritual maturity when they begin spiritual truths to another man.” — Lonnie Berger

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” — Napoleon Hill

“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” —  Walt Disney

Amateur Radio

ARRL Thanks House Members for Passage of the Amateur Radio Parity Act — ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, expressed its appreciation to members of the U.S. House of Representatives who were instrumental in the passage of the Amateur Radio Parity Act — H.R. 1301 — unanimously by a voice vote on September 12, 2016. The bill would guarantee Amateur Radio operators who are living in deed-restricted communities, such as a homeowner’s association (HOA), the ability to construct an effective outdoor antenna. It is now awaiting action in the U.S. Senate. Emergency Preparedness: How Will You Communicate? — Communication is essential, although we often take it for granted. Today we live in a world where information is instantly available. But what if there is an emergency situation and our communication tools are no longer working? How will you contact loved ones or emergency personal? September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. Icom America wants to provide our customers with some communication solutions, which could be helpful during an emergency. How Far Can I Talk With My Radio? — Recently, a work colleague became interested in ham radio for emergency preparation purposes. Knowing that I am an enthusiastic ham operator, he innocently wandered into my sparsely decorated, dull beige Dilbert cube and asked me with earnest curiosity, “So, how far can you talk with one of those handheld ham radios?” Lunar-Orbiting Ham Radio Satellite Could Result from NASA Cube Quest Challenge — A NASA Cube Quest Challenge (CQC) team partnered with AMSAT-NA is among the five CQC teams to receive $20,000 each from the space agency as part of a competition that could lead to a lunar-orbiting Amateur Radio satellite. Michigan State Parks on the Air — Without a doubt, the ARRL’s National Parks on the Air (NPOTA) program has been a huge success. Unfortunately, for those of us who live in Southeast Michigan, we don’t have many national parks close to us.  What we do have in Michigan are many wonderful state parks. So, a couple of months ago, I e-mailed our section manager, Larry, WR8B, and suggested that we needed to start a Michigan State Parks on the Air Program. He told me to be patient, that there was already someone working on this.