THE CARDER FAMILY

Images were captured from the Marines Facebook page

2011-08-12T12:08:00.000-07:00

Miah climbing down a wall.

More images of the 125 foot wall

Miah is on the left second in line.

Almost hidden behind a post.

This is an image from the Platoon video.

Charlie Company - an image off the video

Thanks for your prayers!

2011-08-09T05:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.devildogs.info/Charlie/C%200819%201046.wmv
Today is the final test.

Thank you for your prayers for Jeremiah Carder. Today is his toughest challenge with the Marines. It is the Crucible, a 54-hour test of strength, endurance, trial, running and teamwork. He must pass this test to become a Marine.

For more info and pictures of Miah go to Facebook.com/rickEcarder
Or carderfamily.blogspot.com

Article from Emotional Intelligence website

2011-06-28T20:03:00.000-07:00

Did you know that when you laugh and smile, your face sends signals to your brain that you are happy? Your brain literally responds to the nerves and muscles in your face to determine your emotional state. So what does this mean for self-management? When you're stuck on a frustrating or distressing thought, forcing yourself to smile counteracts the negative emotional state. If you work in customer service, or any time you need to look upbeat when you're really not up for it, making yourself throw on a large, legitimate smile (where your cheeks push upwards) will trick your mind into feeling the mood you need for the moment.

French university researchers measured the power of a smile by having two groups of subjects read the same comics page from the newspaper. Once group of subjects was instructed to hold a pencil in their teeth while reading (which activates the muscles used in smiling), while the other group held the pencil with their lips (which does not activate the pencils used in smiling). Those who were unknowingly "smiling" found the cartoons far more humorous and had a better time while reading them than the people in the group that weren't smiling.

You can also use smiling and laughter to lift your mood by watching a show or reading a book that you find funny. This can feel like an odd choice when you're feeling down, but it's a great way to override the negative emotions and clear your head, especially if your down mood is paralyzing your judgment. Smiling and laughter won't eliminate feeling down, and they shouldn't – ever mood has its purposes – but it's nice to know you have an out when you need to put on a happy face.

Rick

Miah is at Marine boot camp - We love his letters....

2011-06-22T12:53:00.001-07:00

The other day we got another letter from Miah. He is doing great. He thanks everyone for their letters, facebook posts, and cards. We are so thankful as well. Miah says that he can feel your prayers! His sinus cold is much better.

I especially appreciated getting Miah’s letter because he wished me a happy father’s day as well as a Happy Birthday. He didn’t forget! His kind, affirming words to me were humbling….Thank you Miah!

He may get an opportunity to make a 10 minute call this week. He said in his letter that if his team does well at drill, they will be able to make calls home. They are competing with other teams for this coveted honor.

This week is swim week. The last entry I did I told about the activities of Swim Week. I am sure that he is doing fine.

More later….

USMC Miah : Swim week

2011-06-19T08:18:00.001-07:00

This week Miah will take part in Swim Week. This week's assignments include not only swimming but also carrying an extra 30 pounds of gear. That ought to be a challenge.

Miah can swim but with the added burden of a backpack, gear, weights and weapon may be a difficult challenge.

According to Jon who went through the Marine boot camp three years ago, this should be relatively challenging. He will be loaded down with heavy weights and then dropped into a deep pool. Jon said that the pool was about 12-15 feet. The challenge is to get across the pool within a timed exercise. The challenge is to "relax and stay calm with 15-30 lbs of gear on." says Jon.

The Marines has been a positive experience for Jon. Jon has said that would never like to go to San Diego again. The day he graduated from boot camp he couldn't wait to get put of town. In spite of that he may be going with us to see Miah's graduation.

As I write this it is Father's Day. I am reminded of how proud I am of my children. I pray for them and hope that they will faithfully serve Christ in their life choices. I know that God is keeping watch over them.

Miah is preparing himself and learning the disciplines for a successful life.

More later...

USMC Miah : Prayer & Appreciation

2011-06-16T18:28:00.001-07:00

We received another letter from Miah. It was short but filled with prayer updates and a deep appreciation.

First, Miah is dealing with sickness. He has bronchitis. He was on bed rest a few days on the 10th, 11th, & 12th. He has bunch of Meds and an inhaler to help with the congestion.

On a bright note, he wants everyone to know how much he appreciates your prayers. He loves getting messages over Facebook. I print them and send them. Post encouraging comments!

He didn't have much time to write.

More later....

My birthday tribute!

2011-06-15T04:36:00.000-07:00

Today is my birthday which is often a self-centered, me-first day that narcissism is actually expected! Well, in keeping with what's expected, today I wish myself a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I also reflect upon how blessed I am!!

June 15, '65 was a day in history that I took my first breath. Thanks to the nurses and the doctor.
I AM BLESSED!

If not for my parents, this day would likely not have come for me. My parents met in the most unlikely way; dad was in the Military Service and mom caught the right bus. Their marriage required mom to move to the cold north from West Palm Beach, Florida and raise eight children. Dad had no idea that raising boys and one girl would mean that he would have to work overtime often just to make ends meet! Their love and lessons!
I AM BLESSED!

Some of the most influential people in my life have been church people. I can't possibly mention all those that have poured themselves into my life. To name those people would take a long time. Their names are written in God's journal. Their reward is coming. Thank you Monroe Wesleyan and Maybee Camp!
I AM BLESSED!

Growing up wasn't always easy! Tough neighborhood. At time, tough at home. Hard to get through school. Hard life; worked too early in life and too many jobs. Few resources. Too many floods. Although it wasn't always easy, I had a bike, friends, brothers that looked out for me, a sister that was fun to grow up with, a little brother to do things with, and parents that did everything they could to give me a warm bed and food. The memories are great! The experiences were life changing! My life is rich because of what I lived through! I AM BLESSED!

For the camping trips...
For the church...
For the too many jobs...
For annual floods...
For fishing poles...
For a BB gun...
...ice skates, icy creek, two candy stores...
For driving at 9 years old...
For Saturday morning cartoons...
For the Donny and Marie Show, Emergency 51 and even Lawrence Welk (now that I am old enough to appreciate it)...
I AM BLESSED!

...2AM Church Camp memories, Generations of Sound, recess, fights I won and those I didn't have to win...
I AM BLESSED!

...a paper route, dating, school assignments on an average grade, life changing days and wonderful memories at Marion College (now at Indiana Wesleyan University), pranks that worked, grand parents, station wagon trip to Florida...
I AM BLESSED!

For being married to a wonderful person...
For having three wonderful children...
For the many homes I have lived in and the one I own...
For evenings to just sit on the swing...
I AM BLESSED!

For Cindi, caring enough and encouraging...
The many miles we have traveled...
Making a house a great home...
Stuffed Green Pepper... ;-)
The wonderful memories...
The incredible challenges and beating the odds...
...Your love, laughs and likes...
I AM VERY BLESSED!

...pastoring four great churches...
...great lessons from Great Pastors...
...three careers, kinda...
...experiences with foster kids, CASA, juvenile probation work, youth ministry, jail ministry, walking in on drug deals, even a death threat and having guns pulled on me...
I AM BLESSED!

Great In-Laws...they are like parents to me!
The many times I complained, they listened...
The gifts they freely gave...
The times we laughed and prayed...
The trips you made to see us and the ones we've made...
For great meals and introducing me to cheese cake...
I AM BLESSED!

What wonderful memories and many more opportunities ahead! For the memories that volumes of books can't contain...
I AM BLESSED!

I am grateful for God's Grace and hope for Salvation.
My life is enriched by the life changing experience of The Holy Spirit.
I AM BLESSED!

The lessons I've learned and the ones I didn't have to learn...
I AM BLESSED!

I have been given many gifts in tangible ways and the intangibles.

I AM BLESSED!

-written by Rick Carder, June 15.

Letter three from USMC Recruit Miah

2011-06-13T19:06:00.001-07:00

We got Miah’s third letter today. It is exciting to get letters from him. This letter was dated June 9.

He told us that he ran the O-course and learned some “RAKE DOWNS” in MCMAP. He says that this was fun. He looks forward to Sundays so that he can go to church; he loves going to church.

He got to do pugil sticks. It is a competition using long sticks with pads. He was able to take down his partner. So quick that he was told that he had to do it again; he got to take his partner down a second time. He described being able to take down his opponent using the butt stroke.

He tries to eat lots of protein. Usually fish. He described how he eats lots of peanut butter every day to keep up his weight. He created his own recipe of “pink fluff”. He piles on the Cottage Cheese with red Jell-O.

He has a cold. Sometimes his ear hurts. He tries not to complain. He also has to deal with pain from his hamstring; a prior injury from Track. He is hoping that it doesn’t get worse.

We have sent him several letters. I know that several others have written too. I appreciate all the support from everyone. Miah loves getting news from home and friends.

More later….

Miah's second letter

2011-06-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

We got a second letter from USMC Miah. It is always fun to get his letters.

He is doing well. He told us that he caught a cold. He was in the Doctor's care for a day. He told us that the day goes fast. He can't believe how fast the time has gone. Yet he stated that he realizes how long he has to go.

He went to church last Sunday. He really liked it! He especially liked singing a song, "These are the Days of Elizah." It is a fun song.

I know Miah appreciates letters that have been sent although he has not gotten them yet. They are holding them. I remember (Jon saying that he waited for letters and one day many letters arrived.) Keep writing him.

He said that everyday is about the same. He said that he is still a leader of the platoon. He told us that the team is working together and following his lead. PT (physical training) is not hard for him. He is handling things well. Hopefully that continues.

This weekend he hoped to earn the ability for a phone call.

He also wanted his Taylor U football coach Korf to know that drill has included daily speed and agility drills. He is pumped about football in the Fall.

More later!

Jeremiah - week 4 coming up... week in review

2011-06-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

We received Miah’s first letter. What a great letter! It was great to hear from him. He was confident and excited. He has a leadership role, for now. He is the platoon leader which means that he can eat with other leaders and not be harassed as the recruits usually are. It is a double edged sword however. That means IF his team messes up, he pays the price. So far the team are quick learners and are impressing the Drill Instructors.

This past week, according to the schedule, Miah has done Confidence Course, Pugil Sticks, Run in the Rain, 2-mile ability run and Inspections. This is perhaps the hardest because it involves endurance and the ability to not react negatively. These are things that Miah may have trouble with; he is impatient and can easily complain. However, he know what he needs to do to make it.

We send Miah a few letters. So have others. They should have arrived this week, and just in time since the week may have been tough. Several in my office signed a great card that showed a tree frog hanging over a stick with the statement, “HANG IN THERE!”

Next week is swim week and a few more courses on the History of the Marines. The dreaded bus ride is also next week on Friday. Miah does not like bus rides, he may throw up. He get car sick. Because the DI’s make them keep their head down and they can’t look out the window, I would guest he will get sick.

More later…

The address to Miah

2011-06-04T18:34:00.001-07:00

Miah has an address :
name - "Jeremiah Carder"

Another day closer to home

2011-06-02T12:38:00.001-07:00

I woke up this morning thinking about Miah and wondering how his day was going to go. I wondered if he was going to be dealing well with the orders. I wondered if he was on schedule with the events posted on the web site. Today he should be learning basic fighting techniques. I think he will enjoy that.

Miah is physically ready! I know he can handle the early morning stuff….he is our morning guy. I am confident that he is enjoying the cooler temperature even though he will be in the sun more than I will.

If I count the days right we are about 80 days from seeing him again, Lord willing. He has many incredible things to do yet. I will keep you posted.

On Friday AM he will wake up early and learn the history of the proud US Marines. What a great history. Check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea,^[7] using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States. In the civilian leadership structure of the United States military, the Marine Corps is a component of the United States Department of the Navy,^[8][9] often working closely with U.S. naval forces for training, transportation, and logistic purposes; however, in the military leadership structure the Marine Corps is a separate branch.^[10]

Captain Samuel Nicholas formed two battalions of Continental Marines on 10 November 1775 in Philadelphia as naval infantry.^[11] Since then, the mission of the Marine Corps has evolved with changing military doctrine and American foreign policy. The Marine Corps has served in every American armed conflict and attained prominence in the 20th century when its theories and practices of amphibious warfare proved prescient and ultimately formed the cornerstone of the Pacific campaign of World War II.^[12] By the mid-20th century, the Marine Corps had become the dominant theorist and practitioner of amphibious warfare.^[13][14][15] Its ability to rapidly respond on short notice to expeditionary crises gives it a strong role in the implementation and execution of American foreign policy.^[16]

Historical mission

The Marine Corps was founded to serve as an infantry unit aboard naval vessels and was responsible for the security of the ship and its crew by conducting offensive and defensive combat during boarding actions and defending the ship's officers from mutiny; to the latter end, their quarters on ship were often strategically positioned between the officers' quarters and the rest of the vessel. Continental Marines also manned raiding parties, both at sea and ashore. America's first amphibious assault landing occurred early in the Revolutionary War on 3 March 1776 as the Marines gained control of Fort Montague and Fort Nassau, a British ammunition depot and naval port in New Providence, the Bahamas. The role of the Marine Corps has since expanded significantly; as the importance of its original naval mission declined with changing naval warfare doctrine and the professionalization of the Naval service, the corps adapted by focusing on what were formerly secondary missions ashore. The Advanced Base Doctrine of the early 20th century codified their combat duties ashore, outlining the use of Marines in the seizure of bases and other duties on land to support naval campaigns.

Throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, Marine detachments served aboard Navy cruisers, battleships and carriers. Marine detachments (generally one platoon per cruiser, a company for battleships or carriers) served their traditional duties as ship's landing force, manning the ship's weapons and providing shipboard security. Marine detachments were also augmented by members of the ship's company for landing parties, especially in the Caribbean and Mexico campaigns of the early 20th centuries. Marines would also develop tactics and techniques of amphibious assault on defended coastlines in time for use in World War II.^[24] During World War II, Marines continued to serve on capital ships. They often were assigned to man anti-aircraft batteries. When gun cruisers were retired by the 1960s, the remaining Marine detachments were only seen on battleships and carriers. Its original mission of providing shipboard security finally ended in the 1990s when nuclear weapons were withdrawn from active deployment and the battleships were retired.

Source: Wilipedia.com

Miah's training schedule at boot camp

2011-06-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

Miah is in week one – today he is doing first aid. I am sure he will love it since first aid is something he already knows and had done.

Week one of training begins for USMC Miah

2011-05-31T18:35:00.000-07:00

Miah is into his second week... No word from him but I am sure he us doing fine.

The picture is from the fall, 2010. He is on the Taylor football team.

He is now part of a new team : the USMC team.

The temperature today at boot camp us at around 75 degrees. It is almost 90 here at home. Hmmm, does Miah have it better? NOT!!

We miss you Miah. I know you can do it! On Facebook, there are many who are cheering for you!

Miah at USMC boot camp - first weekend

2011-05-29T11:39:00.001-07:00

Miah is enjoying (for now) cooler temperatures than what we are here. It is 90 degrees here and only 61 degrees in San Diego. Today Miah had opportunity to go to church then "square away" time. He can organize his stuff, adjust his uniform and write letters. I hope he writes us a letter.

We had a big lunch today. Jon prayed for Miah and we posted on Facebook a picture in case he gets to see it.

An addendum for Miah

2011-05-27T08:18:00.000-07:00

Jossy sang last night at Eastbrook's Baccalaureate Service. She is such a talented young lady. She strives to do what you do in track. She misses you Miah.

Miah - day three...

2011-05-27T08:04:00.001-07:00

It is most interesting that as I am getting my day going (slowly making my way to the breakfast table) that Miah is approaching his day in a wholly different way. Granted, the Marine recruits start their day before mine (and given the three hours time change) they are always dealing with someone yelling at them. The drill instructors are forcefully commanding the day's agenda!

I am thinking of Miah daily. His decision to join the USMC makes us proud! While we have always been proud of him we are ever more mindful that he is not our little boy anymore.

On this day the USMC recruits will usually be hitting the road running, lifting and preparing for what is going to be the biggest challenge of their time, the Crucible. This 50-plus hours of non-stop action and challenge will deepen their resolve and galvanize their spirit and teamwork. Today is no exception. The recruits will have to do whatever they are told, when they are commanded to, and the way they are instructed to. This is more than what we could ever imagine.

Miah, you will read this blog after your return. NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, know that you have achieved more than most and demonstrate the courage beyond your years. You have made us proud. You have earned respect. You are not just our son, you are a man.

My hope for you today (while you may not read this until the end of August) is that you will give it your all, demonstrate responsibility, and do your part to develop team loyalty and spirit. You should know that we are praying for you each morning, thinking of you throughout the day, and wishing you well at each part of this incredible journey.

We love you.

Achieving new heights

2011-05-25T11:54:00.001-07:00

Miah is picture doing pole vault.... His new assignment began today; leaping new heights in the military reserves...

Jossy wins awards...

2011-05-24T17:00:00.000-07:00

Track/Field 2011 awards dinner - Jossy received a few ribbons.

Miah's basic training

2011-05-24T14:12:00.000-07:00

http://www.marines.com/main/index/making_marines/recruit_training/marine-bootcamp

Interesting videos of boot camp experiences....

Daily schedule

An average day typically begins before sunrise.^[1] Reveille is sounded and all recruits present themselves for accountability. After personal hygiene and morning clean-up, recruits will perform physical training (only on Monday through Saturday). After the morning meal, the recruits begin the day's scheduled training, which may include classes, drill, or martial arts. On Sundays, recruits are offered the morning to attend divine worship and personal time. After the noon meal, the day's training continues until the evening meal, typically around 1700 to 1800 (5:00 to 6:00 PM). After this time, recruits will have hygiene time to shower, clean their weapons, and clean their barracks. Recruits also get roughly 1 hour of square away time after this, personal time for recruits to engage in personal activities such as preparing uniforms or equipment, writing letters, working out, or doing laundry. Recruits are not free from their DIs or allowed to leave the squad bay during this time. In preparation to sleep, recruits may hydrate, pray together for 5 minutes, ensure footlockers and rifles are locked, and often recite the Rifleman's Creed or Marines' Hymn before hitting the rack. Lights-out can range from 2000 to 2200 (8:00 to 10:00 PM), depending on the next day's activities.

Jeremiah at USO

2011-05-24T13:54:00.001-07:00

Miah is at the USO Indy waiting for a plane to arrive. He should arrive in San Diego by midnight tonight.

Journal entries will list him as Miah to maintain some privacy.

This log is a daily update on what Miah will be doing at boot camp!

Jeremiah is finally en route to USMC (Marines)...

2011-05-24T13:39:00.000-07:00

This is day one (officially) of Jeremiah en route to San Diego for 13 weeks of training with the Marines boot camp. This journal is a record of Jeremiah's daily activities or special events he will miss....

Please feel free to add comments to message Jeremiah.

Elaina in KOH Musical

2010-04-25T08:14:00.000-07:00

At Brookhaven Wesleyan Church

Easter family photo

2010-04-04T07:18:00.000-07:00

Oldest Wesleyan Church in the South

2010-03-05T09:18:00.001-08:00

This building sits on the Southern Wesleyan University Campus in
Central, SC.

NCCAA NATIONALS CHAMPIONS

2010-02-21T11:15:00.000-08:00

Personal best

2010-02-20T13:05:00.000-08:00

Jon at 14. 7
Pole Vault at NCCAA - Nationals

Multimedia message

2010-02-13T19:31:00.000-08:00

Jon cleared 14 feet 3 inches at IWU Track meet today...onto NCCAA Nationals...inches from NAIA National opportunity ...

Jon finishing well

2010-02-06T10:55:00.001-08:00

Pole Vault - 12 feet 8 inches. At a meet at Taylor U. IWU track program.

Miah signs with Taylor University to play football

2010-02-05T10:37:00.001-08:00

We are proud of Jeremiah!

:: A SodaSnap Postcard for You!

2009-12-25T12:20:00.001-08:00

Some family on the Hoppenbrouwer side

2009-11-18T06:47:00.001-08:00

Andre's parents, the lady is Maria Hoppenbrouwer, vanDijk, the daughter
of our Uncle Andries they called (Dries.) He was our grandfather's
brother.

The house where Petrus Jacobus Hoppenbrouwer, our father was born at
home along with all the others born at home too.

Re: Family images...

2009-11-07T19:05:00.001-08:00

These are GREAT pictures of family! Thanks!

Posted to my blog

http://carderfamily.blogspot.com

I sent them to mom.

Rick

On Saturday, November 7, 2009, Rick Carder <drinkdp4life@gmail.com> wrote:
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> From: William Belter <kruzerone@embarqmail.com>
> Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
> Subject:
> To: Rick Carder <drinkdp4life@gmail.com>
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> this Christmas party at Chrysler.
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> 2 is the one I told her about Andre wife Andrea & the other man
> is Andrea's brother & girlfriend. The younger guys are Andre's &
> Andrea's son, Sven in
> the glasses & Kai their youngest.
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> 3 is the last picture Ever taken of our Cousin
> Toni. She dies shortly after tat picture was taken.
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> 4 is Andre's parents, the
> lady is Maria Hoppenbrouwer, vanDijk, the daughter of our Uncle Andries they
> called (Dries.) He was our fathers brother.
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> Hoppenbrouwer, our father was born at home along with all the others born at
> home too.
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> Jolanda with her future husband to be in June next year. She is also the great
> granddaughter of Uncle Dries.
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> these as well. I need to go.
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> Love you, Aunt Harriette
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> KRUZERONES
> JOINT
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Fwd:

2009-11-07T19:01:00.001-08:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: William Belter <kruzerone@embarqmail.com>
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Subject:
To: Rick Carder <drinkdp4life@gmail.com>

Rick, your Mom wanted these pictures.

1 is of our Cousin in Holland at
this Christmas party at Chrysler.

2 is the one I told her about Andre wife Andrea & the other man
is Andrea's brother & girlfriend. The younger guys are Andre's &
Andrea's son, Sven in
the glasses & Kai their youngest.

3 is the last picture Ever taken of our Cousin
Toni. She dies shortly after tat picture was taken.

4 is Andre's parents, the
lady is Maria Hoppenbrouwer, vanDijk, the daughter of our Uncle Andries they
called (Dries.) He was our fathers brother.

5 is the house where Petrus Jacobus
Hoppenbrouwer, our father was born at home along with all the others born at
home too.

6 is a recent picture of our cousin
Jolanda with her future husband to be in June next year. She is also the great
granddaughter of Uncle Dries.

Rick I think you would be interested in
these as well. I need to go.

Love you, Aunt Harriette

KRUZERONES
JOINT

Word for God in the Bible

2009-10-18T16:15:00.000-07:00

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071006001152AAoMHFs

Now, in Hebrew there are a number of words that can mean generic "God." One of the first and oldest on record is אל ("El"), which scholars believe has its roots in the Canaanite pantheon (El, Ba`al, and Asherah). Hebrew being a descendant of the Canaanite language, it was borrowed freely for various deity names (specifically place names) and sometimes applied to the God of Israel as a descriptor (much how the word "god" in English works). El also appears in early Phoenician and early Aramaic and is related to Ilu, which appears in Old South Arabian and Ethiopic.

From there we also find two more words אלוה ("Eloah") and אלוהים ("Elohim" sometimes spelled אלהים) whose origins are a bit cloudy, but most scholars believe that they descend from the same root as El. Eloah is singular where Elohim is grammatically plural, but in many cases is used as a singular noun (the plural, scholars believe is a plural of majesty, i.e. "We are not amused" or simply plural as a convention, like other Hebrew words such as "life" or "virginity," both of which also don the "-im" plural ending ).

The Ugaritic cognate that is found often is "'lhm" (in Hebrew letters this would be אלהם, spelled the same as Elohim, but Ugaritic plural does not need an "i"). In Ugaritic, however, it refers to the Canaanite pantheon.... so only God knows how that is intertwined...

In either case, El, Eloah, and Elohim are generally used as general words for "god" much like the word is used in English, and that's how they're pronounced.

Anyways on to Aramaic:

In Aramaic the root for God is "אלה" (Elah), but in the Emphatic state (which originally served the function of the definite article, but later subsumed most other cases) it is אלהא (Alaha). Depending on dialect, the vowels could pretty much be anything (Elaha, Eloho, Aloho, Alaha, etc. etc.) as vowel shifts in Aramaic happen so often that many linguists have simply given up on tracking them.

Western dialects, such as Ma`loula and the dialect that Jesus of Nazereth would have spoken, the Emphatic distinction was somewhat preserved, so one would hear an occasional "Elah" in a sentence here and there, but only in a situation where it was grammatically necessary. For example the "Eloi eloi" in Mark is the Aramaic word "Elah-i" or "My God" (the "h" was dropped in transliteration as Greek cannot have an "h" sound in the middle of a word), and in Ma`loula we see it mainly in expressions like "w'khay il'alôh" ("I swear to God!") or "b'alôh ti'khalkil shmô" ("By God who created the heavens!")

So in short, yes and no. Yes in some cases the words sound similar to Aloh/Alah, but in most cases it's a stretch to say so.

Peace,
--
Steve Caruso
Translator & Artisan, Aramaic Designs
Author, The Aramaic Blog

Source(s):

http://www.AramaicDesigns.com - A professional Aramaic translation service.

http://aramaicdesigns.blogspot.com - The Aramaic Blog, dedicated to keeping track of the Aramaic language within the media and scholarship at large.

Rev. Rick E. Carder '87 (B.S.) '03 (M.A.)

Director of Alumni Relations - CAS

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My sister and her family

2009-09-21T04:39:00.000-07:00

Miah at football game

2009-09-07T15:16:00.000-07:00

Go #8. Oak Hill and Eastbrook

Another print of Huckabee signature

2009-06-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

Rick Carder
Indiana Wesleyan University
Alumni Relations

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110 Hurdles regional results

2009-05-31T08:47:00.000-07:00

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles

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Regional: # 13.71 1983 Rod Woodson, Snider

14.75 STAN

Name Year School Prelims
Wind H#

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Preliminaries

1 Alexander, Jacob 12 Carroll 14.89Q
NWI 1

2 Mueller, Nathan 10 East Noble 14.90Q
NWI 2

3 Johnson, Elbert 11 FW Wayne 14.92Q
NWI 1

4 Otis, Steve 12 New Haven 15.00Q
NWI 2

5 Carder, Jeremiah 11 Eastbrook 15.01q
NWI 1

6 Koenemann, Riley 11 Concordia Luther 15.10q
NWI 2

7 Baumgartner, Steve 11 Westview 15.22q
NWI 2

8 Slone, Myles 12 DeKalb 15.42q
NWI 1

9 Bowman, Mark 11 Bluffton 15.50q
NWI 1

10 Leu, Creig 09 Lakeland 15.52
NWI 2

11 Jones, John 12 Marion 15.54
NWI 1

12 Smith, Nick 12 Mississinewa 15.57
NWI 2

13 Hire, Ryan 10 Homestead 15.69
NWI 2

14 Ford, Percy 10 Northrop 15.72
NWI 1

15 Smith, Roman 11 South Adams 16.04
NWI 2

16 Coleman, Ryan 12 Blackford 16.36
NWI 1

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles

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Regional: # 13.71 1983 Rod Woodson, Snider

14.75 STAN

Name Year School Finals
Wind

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Finals

1 Mueller, Nathan 10 East Noble 14.74 STAN
NWI

2 Otis, Steve 12 New Haven 14.82
NWI

3 Johnson, Elbert 11 FW Wayne 14.97
NWI

4 Alexander, Jacob 12 Carroll 15.00
NWI

5 Baumgartner, Steve 11 Westview 15.10
NWI

6 Koenemann, Riley 11 Concordia Luther 15.35
NWI

7 Carder, Jeremiah 11 Eastbrook 15.39
NWI

8 Bowman, Mark 11 Bluffton 15.42
NWI

9 Slone, Myles 12 DeKalb 15.67
NWI

Time: 15.39 ~ 7th place Regional Finals

2009-05-28T16:01:00.001-07:00

110 Hurdles

110 FINALS ~ miah at First Place ~ 15.39

2009-05-21T16:09:00.000-07:00

Heading to Fort Wayne

Rick Carder, Alumni Director ~ CAS
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
4201 So. Washington Street
Marion, Indiana 46953

rick.carder@indwes.edu
765-677-2110 W
765-618-2129 C

Philemon - Managing conflict from a biblical perspective

2009-05-19T06:49:00.001-07:00

This article is a rough draft on the topic of conflict management. It may never get published. If it helps you or other believers, feel free to use its content. I remember when I first begin to study this passage and dig deeply into its relevance for my life. It was over fifteen years ago when I found my life circumstance in great need of biblical perspectives when dealing with conflict. Over the past twenty years as I have served churches as a pastor I found many occasions when there was conflict.

There are generally two reactions to conflict. They are called the “fight or flight” reactions. Seldom do we remain neutral. Our emotions are enacted and we response internally and externally. We either stake out our territory or we concede. The truth is that conflict is inevitable. If you are breathing, you will face conflict. You don’t have to look for it because it will find you!

In my ministry I have served in several areas of life that have been filled with manageable conflict. I have served as a pastor, court appointed special advocate (for abused and neglected children), juvenile probation officer and court liaison, foster care provider, police and jail chaplain, college administrator as well as community leader. I have seen many examples of how unmanaged conflict can create unhealthy relationships and organizational dysfunction.

Here is the basic outline on the topic of conflict.

A couple of underlying perspectives:

Conflict is inevitable – it cannot be avoided or ignored…it will happen!

We must learn to manage conflict –

We can bring healing to broken relationships –

Overview of the passage:

Paul was confronted with a difficult situation. A slave, Onesimus puts Paul in a very difficult situation. He is forced to mediate between the two. Paul serves as a peacemaker – a kind of mediator (like Jesus) to bring two separated parties together for a healthy outcome. The goal is relational not obligation. The outcome is a demonstration of grace. The following are several principles that helps bring structure to managing conflict and relationships.

During biblical days the rights of the slave were limited. They were obligated to obey, serve and are treated without regard to personal privileges. The owner of slaves had the right and power of life and death. Philemon had every right to execute Onesimus under law. However, Paul addressed a difference justice. He addressed the situation from a biblical and godly perspective. He was now addressing two believers as he managed conflict. These steps help layout an action step for how to handle and manage conflict from a godly – Christ-like perspective.

Notice right off that Paul’s attitude was positive and affirming. He set aside human tendencies and confronted a situation with grace and love.

You can also see that Paul was assertive as he managed this conflict. He didn’t take sides or undermine. He gave godly wisdom that required something from both parties.

Paul ask Philemon to find grace and set aside his rights. Paul ask Onesimus to have faith and risk certain death.

1. Compliment – start with a positive expression – vs 1-3 (Paul started by focusing on God’s Grace.)

2. Concern – express genuine concern for others – vs 4-6 (Paul prayed for and was concerned about Philemon.)

3. Congratulations – celebrate relationships – vs 7 (Paul identified and focused on positive truth in the relationship.)

4. Compromise – a meeting in the middle and concern for the bigger picture – vs 10-13 (Paul helps by pointing out the value of each person’s contribution and gives focus on the ministry – as well he begins to mediate and call for a compromise.)

5. Choice – the right to be heard, understood and choose – vs 14-16 (each person has a choice. We cannot make someone reconcile.)

6. Challenge – the need to overcome the conflict is usually based on someone making sacrifices – vs 17-20 (Paul leveraged his relationship with Philemon and he takes necessary steps to end the stalemate/standoff.)

7. Confidence – an positive expectation for the right outcome – vs 21 (Paul is expressing confidence that God is working on Philemon to bring a positive resolve.)

VS 23-24 – Agreement/Accountability – it may be advisable to have others (a fellow brother) join you in confronting conflict. Paul reminds Philemon that others are also aware and are in agreement with the outcomes that bring Glory to God.

Bottom line: VS 25 – THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST is the focus of a healthy outcome. Where bitterness and resentment reside is pain and dysfunction. Where there is love and grace there is hope, healing and peace. Follow these simple steps and God will reward your spirit with mercy!

Written by Rev. Rick Carder.

Currently Director of Alumni Relations for the College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana Wesleyan University

Miah ~ 4X100 ~ TIME AROUND 44.63

2009-05-15T17:51:00.000-07:00

First! CIC at IWU

Miah ~ golfing ... 150 yards

2009-05-09T07:46:00.000-07:00

Miah ~ at Oak Hill relays

2009-05-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

110 Hurdles ~ first! 15.29 (personal record) His best time ever.

Miah won ~ 15.65 seconds

2009-05-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

Miah won 110 hurdles!

FW: Comical Tribune

2009-04-30T12:43:00.001-07:00

I took this off the local paper....

Here is an excerpt from the front of the sports page.

New kid that Jeremiah is competing against on Friday's track meet...

From the paper:
"Nick Smith wasn't happy. The Mississinewa senior had just lost by a
10th of a second to Eastbrook's Jeremiah Carder at a dual meet this
week, and Smith stormed away like he had just lost the state
championship.....'I hate losing,' Smith said. 'I really can't stand it.
I just want to win.'"

We will be cheering for Jeremiah on Friday night's Grant Four. It should
be very interesting!

Go Miah and Kyle Anderson!

Cindi

From Rick

Miah with Coach Fox

2009-04-26T10:43:00.000-07:00

Miah went to prom and Coach Fox was the responsible adult ~ great YFC leader ~ not so great fasion designer ;~)

Bird nested in our basketball goal

2009-04-26T09:13:00.000-07:00

Jossy took this picture ~ It represents life eternal ~ as our goal.

Prom ~ The Boys

2009-04-25T17:02:00.000-07:00

Miah and Kayla ~ Prom

Jon and Kayla ~ Prom

2009-04-25T16:57:00.000-07:00

Miah and Kayla ~ Prom

2009-04-25T16:55:00.000-07:00

Miah ~ Prom get~up!

2009-04-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

Miah ~ 100 M ~ High Hurdles

2009-04-17T18:10:00.000-07:00

Miah ~ First!

Miah ~ HURDLES / Jossy ~ POLE VAULT

2009-04-17T17:44:00.000-07:00

Miah placed first ~ 15.7 seconds

Miah ~ Hurdles video

2009-04-17T17:39:00.000-07:00

Miah ~ 110 Hurdles

Jeremiah ~ track ~ first place

2009-04-09T15:39:00.000-07:00

300 Hurdles ~ 43.7 seconds

Update ~ JONATHAN CARDER ~ For The Big Picture news...

2009-04-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

My son just received a promotion with the Marines Corp. He is now Lance Corporal. He is in the Reserves.

Jon is a second semester Freshman at IWU (Criminal Justice and Spanish double major) and serves as in the Reserves. He finished his basic bootcamp at MCRD in San Diego as Private First Class with Honors in August, 2008.

Rick Carder, Alumni Director ~ CAS
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
4201 So. Washington Street
Marion, Indiana 46953

rick.carder@indwes.edu
765-677-2110 W
765-618-2129 C

Pics of the kids at Robin's hot tub...

2008-12-09T20:21:00.001-08:00

Rick Carder, Alumni Director ~ CAS
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
4201 So. Washington Street
Marion, Indiana 46953

rick.carder@indwes.edu
765-677-2110 W
765-618-2129 C

Jon @ Boot Camp

2008-11-28T08:53:00.000-08:00

Images off the Video from Marine boot camp.

Jon ~ Marine Boot Camp video images

2008-11-27T09:18:00.000-08:00

Summer 2008 ~ Marine Boot Camp Images of Jon

Uncle Bubber's pictures

2008-11-26T05:22:00.001-08:00

Images from Uncle Bubber's birthday party. These pictures were taken at the home of Uncle Bubber's home in Florida. Aunt Joey is pictured here as well as cousins.

Uncle Bubber's pictures 80th. Birthday.

Jon - his acting career

2008-11-25T09:29:00.005-08:00

jon and miah - years ago: Wheaton Wesleyan Church days

2008-11-25T09:29:00.003-08:00

jon in ss class

2008-11-25T09:29:00.001-08:00

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miah - in ss class

2008-11-25T09:28:00.002-08:00

jon at his birthday - many years ago

2008-11-25T09:28:00.001-08:00

<<DCP_0629.JPG>> Jon during his birthday - in 2002 or so...when we
lived in Wheaton, Illinois.

Our little princess - years ago

2008-11-25T09:24:00.000-08:00

Miah celebrates his 17th birthday...

2008-11-23T11:07:00.000-08:00

Image is my grandfather Hoppenbrouwer and his brother

2008-11-15T17:34:00.001-08:00

Message from my Aunt.

This is my father in Savanna Ga. w/ his brother, our Uncle Andries. Our
father had been in the States a short few years when he happened to go to
the docks to watch the ships come in. These two young men bumped into each
other accidentally; when they pardoned each other, they looked at each other
& saw they were...BROTHERS!! They had this photo taken & U/Dries took the
photo back to their mother in Holland. Grandmother didn't know where our
father was for many years when he left to sail on a merchant marine ship.
She didn't see him before he left. He stopped by an other brothers house
before he left asking if he had a beer, but he didn't have any. Grandmother
got word & went to the docks to see him off, but she was too late the ship
had already left. It took me many, many, many...years to find the name of
his ship which I recently remember after U/Bill & I searched one night for
hours & he looked at work while he had the time for weeks & weeks because I
got into thinking about it again. Finally Bill said the one ship that
resembles to the location & time wise was named (Bertha), he said..I said
that's it!!! When I heard him speaking of the sea he always brought up the
name of (Bertha) but because I was a child hearing it I thought he was
talking about a woman's name!! Why wouldn't I? Bertha is a girls name,
Right! Days later...we found that she sailed some more where she was docked
in Northern Fl. Then she had her last voyage where she wrecked on some
Island, & this is her remains to this day!! She is guarded 24/7 because
people have taken her a part. Wouldn't your granddaddy love to know my
FINDING HER!!

Halloween Madness from my sis

2008-11-03T16:48:00.000-08:00

My sister's kids...
Happy Halloween.............. from The Schmidt's!

Jon with his cousin

2008-10-31T18:16:00.000-07:00

Jossy ~ trick or treat

2008-10-31T17:46:00.000-07:00

A duck

Me after working all day

2008-10-23T18:01:00.000-07:00

Picture of me after sanding and painting all day!

Jossy's music concert ~ she is on the far left side

2008-10-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

Jon with his cousin

2008-10-21T15:54:00.000-07:00

Jossy after choir concert

2008-10-21T15:50:00.000-07:00

2008-10-21T15:44:00.000-07:00

Miah made two touchdowns and 1 yard short of a third touchdown. Wow!

Miah after a shutout victory football game

2008-10-21T15:40:00.000-07:00

Jossy having fun

2008-10-18T15:19:00.000-07:00

Jossy at Anderson University ~ Family events.

Jossy's class

2008-10-16T18:46:00.000-07:00

She is the one in the front row ~ far left.

Jossy's 7th Grade class Choir

2008-10-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

Jossy~happy about singing at school

2008-10-16T16:44:00.000-07:00

Mike Pence and Tim Harris

2008-10-16T15:57:00.000-07:00

I attended a rally/luncheon event today in support of an IWU alum (Tim) and Indiana State Congressman Mike Pence.

jon at Homecoming

2008-10-14T07:58:00.000-07:00

During the Prayer Breakfast.

Miah...football

2008-10-13T10:14:00.001-07:00

Miah is #8 on the Eastbrook Panthers football team.

Jeremiah's number on the pole near high school

2008-10-10T15:00:00.000-07:00

CINDI WITH THE WEATHERMAN

2008-10-09T20:24:00.000-07:00

Chuck Lofton, WTHR TV 13

Jon at Colescott Golf Outing/Fundraiser

2008-09-16T06:23:00.001-07:00

Here is a picture of Jon and DAD at the Golf Outing. Jon led the Pledge
of Allegiance in Uniform.

Jon's Platoon - 2170

2008-09-01T13:05:00.000-07:00

Jon is in the second row from the left in the second place.

A view from home

2008-09-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

A panoramic view from home.

Jon during a Marine Presentation March

2008-08-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

Video of Jon at MCRD ~ San diego

Our Marine!

2008-08-28T13:26:00.000-07:00

Our first video view of Jon at MCRD

2008-08-28T10:39:00.000-07:00

Jon at boot camp ~ our first view

2008-08-28T10:35:00.000-07:00

During family day at Marine Corp Recruit Depot.

His final run-called the Moto Run

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2008-08-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

They have landed....

2008-08-25T16:15:00.000-07:00

My family has arrived in San Diego!

A few pictures of my time in San Diego and a cool saying from Dr. Bob Siegel at Skyline Wesleyan Church...

2008-08-24T19:21:00.000-07:00

A cliff at San Diego.
My Saturday evening meal ~ 4 cheeses and fruit and bread for 6 bucks!
Images of the alumni event at Los Angeles Christian University.

A good saying:

"Before sin, Satan will speak softly and gently ~ encouraging us to yield to the temptation.
Before sin, God will shout at us ~ helping us to not sin. After sin, Satan will yell at us ~ saying things that make us feel guilty and accusses us of failure. After sin, God will speak softly and gently ~ telling us that His grace is sufficient and that He loves us!
Listen carefully and you can hear God's voice ~ shouting at us because he wants to protect us and whispering to us because he knows that we need His love and grace."

rick carder

Trip to Virginia Beach ~ My final diary!

2008-08-24T18:13:00.000-07:00

Alumni event at APU ~ Go Cats!

2008-08-23T13:10:00.000-07:00

The Alumni Association promoted an event in California ~ at Azusa Pacific U...We cheered for the Ladies Volleyball Team. Here are a few pictures.