One day, a donkey fell into a pit. The animal cried and whined for hours while his owner tried to figure out what to do. Finally, the farmer decided that since the animal was old, and the pit needed to be covered up anyway, he'd just bury the old donkey right there. He got a shovel and started filling in the pit. The donkey kept up its wailing, but then fell silent. After an hour of furious shovelling, the farmer paused to rest. To his amazement, he saw his old donkey ju... moreAn oldie but a goody...
One day, a donkey fell into a pit. The animal cried and whined for hours while his owner tried to figure out what to do. Finally, the farmer decided that since the animal was old, and the pit needed to be covered up anyway, he'd just bury the old donkey right there. He got a shovel and started filling in the pit. The donkey kept up its wailing, but then fell silent. After an hour of furious shovelling, the farmer paused to rest. To his amazement, he saw his old donkey jump out of the pit and trot away!
At first, when the donkey realized what was happening, he cried even more piteously. But then the wise animal hit on a plan. As each spadeful of dirt hit his back, the donkey would shake it off and take a step up on the growing mound of earth. Eventually, the mound grew high enough for him to jump out of the pit.
Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt. The trick to getting out of the pit well is to shake it off and take a step up. We can get out of the deepest pits by not stopping and never giving up. Just shake it off and take a step up.
CAA Daniel Turner
priory of St. Michael the Archangel
Fides et Veritas
I woke up this morning by a text from my neighbor insisting I read 1 Peter chapter 1 before anything else. What a blessing to have neighbors such as mine.
On behalf of MC Paul, I would like to announce a new member to OMSDT and to the Priory of St. Michael. Join me in welcoming CAA Daniel Turner from NY to our Order.
Daniel writes:
My name is Daniel John Turner. Im a 43 year old Baptist who grew up on a muck farm and have been making a living working construction and restorations since I was 15. Im currently serving in the US Army as a religious affairs specialist. The lord has blessed me by being raised in a Christian home with my Mother, Father... moreOn behalf of MC Paul, I would like to announce a new member to OMSDT and to the Priory of St. Michael. Join me in welcoming CAA Daniel Turner from NY to our Order.
Daniel writes:
My name is Daniel John Turner. Im a 43 year old Baptist who grew up on a muck farm and have been making a living working construction and restorations since I was 15. Im currently serving in the US Army as a religious affairs specialist. The lord has blessed me by being raised in a Christian home with my Mother, Father, two brothers and a sister.
I hope to bless God by joining the OMSDT Nights Templar. It is my goal to share in healthy dialogue with some like minded brothers and sisters in Christ, to better familiarize myself with the heritage and lore of this fascinating chivalric order. Emulating this warrior-monk persona would greatly compliment the trajectory of my life. I pray this is a viable means to seek the Lord continually and grow in discipleship. There is so much to learn. Thank you heavenly father for this quest of life.
Grand Prior Derek Nordio
St. Michael Priory
Fides Et Veritas — with CAA Daniel Turner
On behalf of MC Paul, I would like to announce a new member to OMSDT and to the Priory of St. Michael. Join me in welcoming CAA Daniel Turner from NY to our Order.
Daniels writes:
My name is Daniel John Turner. Im a 43 year old Baptist who grew up on a muck farm and have been making a living working construction and restorations since I was 15. Im currently serving in the US Army as a religious affairs specialist. The lord has blessed me by being raised in a Christian home with my Mother, Fat... moreOn behalf of MC Paul, I would like to announce a new member to OMSDT and to the Priory of St. Michael. Join me in welcoming CAA Daniel Turner from NY to our Order.
Daniels writes:
My name is Daniel John Turner. Im a 43 year old Baptist who grew up on a muck farm and have been making a living working construction and restorations since I was 15. Im currently serving in the US Army as a religious affairs specialist. The lord has blessed me by being raised in a Christian home with my Mother, Father, two brothers and a sister.
I hope to bless God by joining the OMSDT Nights Templar. It is my goal to share in healthy dialogue with some like minded brothers and sisters in Christ, to better familiarize myself with the heritage and lore of this fascinating chivalric order. Emulating this warrior-monk persona would greatly compliment the trajectory of my life. I pray this is a viable means to seek the Lord continually and grow in discipleship. There is so much to learn. Thank you heavenly father for this quest of life.
Grand Prior Derek Nordio
St. Michael Priory
Fides Et Veritas — with CAA Daniel Turner
Lady Jade Sandberg
Grand Priory of Europe
O Crux Ave Spes Unica