My Opinion of the ancient TV show Bananza

The Ponderosa Cartwright family

My wife and I are western fans. However, there are not many of the newer westerns that are as good as the classic ones such as Bonanza. The problem us that too many producers today cannot be satisfied with just simple decency in movies or television. There is a reason the Ponderosa is a classic; it is descent, moral, family oriented and just pleasurable retreat from the tensions of the day. My wife has a Squidoo lens she has prepared where she gathers together all sorts of resources and materials on this beloved western. We invite you to join us at: The Bonanza TV Show.

Consider the life of Corrie ten Boom

This past week I was reading on the life of Cornelia Johanna Arnolda ten Boom, generally known as Corrie ten Boom. It is fascinating how much strength I receive from looking at these precious saints of God and what they endured fro the cause of Christ. May I be as strong! I am reminded of Hebrews 12:1:

Heb 12:1 Therefore since we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Also I invite you to check out part of my study in the Squidoo lens: The Corrie Ten Boom Life – A Tribute to an Heroine

A Fan Speaks About Babylon 5 – TV show

I know this dates me, but I think one of the best scifi tv shows was Babylon 5.  I habe been researching some of the best resources for this excellent series.  I invite all my readers to visit my lens:

B5 Babylon 5 – A Fan’s View, Babylon 5 Quotes, Cast, Wallpaper, DVD, MP3 – Get it here!

This lens is a resource center for the TV series N5. Here you will finds links and resources for Babylon 5 Quotes, Cast, Wallpaper, DVD, MP3 – This and more. Get it here! Hope you enjoy!

As I get more Scifi comments and opinions I will ad to this blog.

Wbisbill

Recipes from Ruby Isbill on Squidoo.com

My mother, Ruby Isbill, is famous here in Eastern Tennessee for her cooking skills. She asked me to share a few of her recipes over the Squidoo.com family. I am in the process of doing just that. I would invite any readers to check them out!

Mama Ruby and Her Delicious Caramel Cake – How To Make Caramel Icing and Other Caramel Recipes

This lens deals with caramel cake and other caramel and cake recipes. The recipe is my mama’s popular recipe for made from scratch cake and how to make caramel icing! There are many other valuable links and resources as well!

Easy Blackberry Jelly and Other Delicious Blackberry and Jelly Desserts and Recipes

This lens deal with Mama Ruby Isbill’s delicious, quick and easy blackberry jelly. It also has many other blackberry and jelly recipe links. My mother asked me to share some of her recipes with the readers on Squidoo. Please visit often as I will add…

Easy Chicken Dumpling Recipes and Other Basic Dumpling Recipes!

This lens features my mother’s delicious dumpling recipe. I also include several popular links and resources on varied dumpling recipes. Happy Surfing. Please leave comments and visit often.

Mama Ruby and Her Old Fashioned Dill Pickles – How to Make Dill Pickles -Pickling Cucumbers-Pickle Facts

This lens is about the art of pickling cucumbers! I feature a recipe from my mother’s collection of recipes. Her dill pickles are popular treats for all kinds of church and family outings. Many folks have ask her for her recipe on famous and deliciou…

Mama Ruby – Her Chocolate Cow Pie and Other Chocolate Pie Recipes

This lens is about the art of making chocolate cow pie! This kind of making cow pies is fun and delicious! I feature a recipe from my mother’s collection of recipes. Her pies are popular treats for all kinds of church and family outings. Many folks h…

Holidays, Parties And Diabetes

Remember, this is the time to be festive. It is party time. You are going to eat so plan on it. If your sugar levels get a little high, don’t beat yourself over the head. Stay positive. Set and develop a plan to keep it reasonable. I have learned one important thing as a diabetic. My attitude is the most important control mechanism I have. My mind is better than any shot or pill. I am in charge of my diabetes. I can control it!

Read my lens:

Holidays, Parties And Diabetes Don’t Have To Be Enemies

Also Check out my Diabetes Web Site:  Http://KnowingDiabetes.com/

The Legend and Ballad of John Henry

This lens is about all things relating to the legend of John Henry. There actually exists two John Henrys. First is the real man. There were several slaves which bore this name which may well have been the historical John Henry. However, the bigger than life folk tale and the legends surrounding the man make his counterpart come alive through ballads, stories, plays, songs and films.

Read this lens for more information: John Henry Legend – The Ballad of John Henry -

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Mama Ruby’s Delicious Chicken ‘N Dumplings

It is near time for our family reunion, and the most popular dish at the Isbill reunion is my mother’s Home Prepared Chicken and Dumplings.  Mom wanted me to make here delightful recipe available to the public.  If the reader is interested check out my Squidoo Lens -

Easy Chicken Dumpling Recipes and Other Basic Dumpling Recipes

This site is also loaded with other dumpling recipes!

Enjoy

Wbisbill

The 23rd Psalm – A Closer Look

We look at this beautiful Psalm from NEW CEBTURY TRANSLATION

Psalms 23:1-6  The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.  (2)  He lets me rest in green pastures. He leads me to calm water.  (3)  He gives me new strength. He leads me on paths that are right for the good of his name.  (4)  Even if I walk through a very dark valley, I will not be afraid, because you are with me. Your rod and your walking stick comfort me.  (5)  You prepare a meal for me in front of my enemies. You pour oil on my head; you fill my cup to overflowing.  (6)  Surely your goodness and love will be with me all my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. A psalm of David.

I include the following notes from Fausset’s Bible Dictionary.
The shepherd’s office represents Jehovah’s tender care of His people (Psalm 23; Isa_40:11; Isa_49:9-10; Jer_23:3-4; Eze_34:11-12; Eze_34:23). Allusions occur to the exposure to heat and cold (Gen_31:40), the precarious food (Amo_7:14), the husks of the carob (Luk_15:16), the attacks of beasts (1Sa_17:34; Isa_31:4; Amo_3:12), robbers (Gen_31:39). The shepherd had a mantle of sheepskin with the fleece on (Jer_43:12), a wallet for food (1Sa_17:40), a sling such as the Bedouin still carries, a staff to ward off foes and to guide the flock with its crook (Psa_23:4; Zec_11:7; so Jehovah “lifts up His staff against” His people’s foes, Isa_10:1-24; His word is at once our prop of support and our defense against Satan). The shepherd, when far from home, had his light tent (Son_1:8), easily taken down and shifted (Isa_38:12).

Study Resources for the 23rd Psalm

• My Squidoo Lens:  A Study of the 23rd Psalm
• The 23rd Psalm The 23rd Psalm. The 23rd Psalm – “The Lord is my Shepherd… The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
• Psalm 23 Flash Movie - View Psalm 23 Flash movie screen saver in the King James Version with beautiful nature pictures and music.
• BibleGateway.com – Passage Lookup: Psalm 23 Psalm 23. A psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. … forever. Footnotes:. Psalm 23:4 Or through the darkest valley …
• Psalm 23 – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The theme of the 23rd Psalm (Greek numbering: Psalm 22) in the Bible casts God in the role of protector and provider. The text, beloved by Jews and …
•  23rd Psalm I am not a religious person but this clip is just so great …
•  23rd Psalm – The Lord’s Prayer  23rd Psalm (The Lord’s Prayer) from Always Beside Me.
• GodTube.com – Little Girl and Psalm 23 – Bluefish TV  Jun 5, 2007 … hi-res version available at www.bluefishtv.com/videos Psalm 23 as only a child can tell it…this adorable video illustration is a must see.
• Beliefnet Presents Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd, A Devotional …  “Psalm 23 will always be one of my favorites because it helped me through a very serious illness. I know without a shadow of a doubt that the Lord sent an …
• Psalms 23  PSALMS. PSALM 23. David acclaims: The Lord is my shepherd. A PSALM OF DAVID. 1 The Lord is my ashepherd; I shall not bwant. …

Book Resource:

The Book of Psalms: A Translation with Commentary
by Robert AlterNew: $23.10

 

Hello To You from Wbisbill

Welcome to the web blog of Wbisbill. Wbisbill is the user name of Barbara and Walter Isbill.

In these blogs we will share areas that are of interest to us that we hope will be of interest to you! Wbisbill is retired from pastoral ministry from the Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee Headquarters). Walter is somewhat crippled from a birth defect and is suffering from diabetes.

Many of our articles will be to provide inspiration and help for living to our readers and to give help to other diabetics. Wbisbill belongs to Squidoo.com and HubPages.com and several blogs my refer to some of my articles there. Please feel free to contact me with you comments.

Grace and Peace.

Wbisbill