Chaplain’s Call

Why I Accepted Here it is in February 2012 as I am writing this article for the Tebala Gram to be published in April of this same year. It continually amazes me how God works wonders in our lives when we become open and receptive to the movement of his spirit. I have had the … Continue reading »

Salutation of the Dawn Many of us have heard or read the Salutation of the Dawn, a poem frag-ment attributed to the fifth century BCE Vedic playwright, Mahakavi Kálidása: “Listen to the salutation of the dawn. Look well to this day, for it is life. The very life of life! In its brief passage lie … Continue reading »

Love is The Difference: Welcome to February 2012. This is the month when we focus on sending Valentines to those we love. Individuals like our wives, sons, daughters, as well as step-sons and step-daughters, grandchildren, mothers and fathers, etc. all deserve to receive from us an acknowledgement of our love. Each moment we sacrifice our … Continue reading »

  Chaplain’s Message: I’ve read many self-help books over the years written by individuals who tell me I can do what I love and the money will follow, or follow my passion and my dream will mysteriously come true. To some extent, that is true. However, they often fail to mention something that EVERY entrepreneur … Continue reading »

Message from your Chaplain:  “As we continue to improve ourselves in Masonry, we are indeed improving life.  We know from history that without ideals to guide us, the garden of a man’s life will not grow into a place of beauty.”  (Stanley F. Maxwell)  When I read these words recently I couldn’t help but reflect … Continue reading »

Hello Everyone:   November is almost here and I am like the Rabbit saying “I’m Late, I’m Late, for a very important date!”  I cannot believe October is half way over and November looms on the horizon.   I must get better with my time management skills.   I know all of you don’t have that situation … Continue reading »

Hello Friends Welcome to October It is a time when even the smell of the air changes. Leaves are falling, and those who have lawns to keep-up find themselves cleaning up those falling leaves, putting away the lawn-mower and getting out the snow-blower. Can‟t believe I just said that (smile). Storing the patio furniture and making certain … Continue reading »

Chaplain‘s Message: September is the last month in the third quarter of the year. It is a month when we begin to plan for the arrival of cooler weather. Bulbs are planted, rose bushes are pruned, and the harvesting of apples, etc. is completed. We look at our homes and determine if anything is needed for us … Continue reading »

Chaplains Message for August Greetings to all Nobles associated with Tabala Temple from your chaplain. I am writing this on the evening of July 2nd after working all day with my Lady, Princess Badoura on loading our Motor Home for a trip to Door County Wisconsin. It has been hot all day long and I am exhausted. … Continue reading »

Welcome to July This is the month when we celebrate the official creation of our country. On July 4th parades will be held, families and friends will get together, fireworks will be displayed, and hopefully we will all take a moment to remember the tremendous sacrifices made by those who have served our country. As the “Parade … Continue reading »