Written in Stone

A Question from Jeanne

~ Do you know what the white stone meant in Revelations?

My answer for you Jeanne-

A white stone was used to gain admission to certain events in Roman times.( Rev 2:17) That would imply that those who overcome will be granted admission to the Kingdom.I was also thinking about the manna. As we know, that was given in the Exodus while they wandered. Some of the manna was placed in a pot and stored in the ark of the covenant. The ark disappeared from earth, but is mentioned in Rev 11:9 as being seen within God's temple. As your question refers to an earlier part of Revelation, John could have had that manna from the hidden ark in mind.

Hope that helps, but Revelation's symbols make it quite easy to interpret if you study them. Ironic that it's name means "to show that which is hidden."

Sumariam scriptues


"Like a beam of light related to the sun, so man is also related to the Source

We have the features of the Father.

We are the ears of the Father."

Rock Finds

I've been thinking the last few days about my finds over the last few years. Sense the last real hike in 2013, I haven't even been back to check the meadow at Main Shore Road because of work, visits from friends and now the moving preparations to another house... I wonder if the snow will hold off so I can get back to see the small cave-like opening there in the rocks and maybe have a little dig around before the ground freezes..."SIGH"... seems like such work to get out the rubbers and walk the kilometer to the site... got to get activated!
I decided to post for you my Rock Carving video I made . For encouragement...again...

UP-DATE- Artifacts are a Fact

I've had a email response from Rob Ferguson, the current Research Associate at Nova Scotia Museum Past Senior Archaeologist about my find.

Hi  Beverly,

I showed the pictures to Deborah Skilleter, the geologist at the NS Museum. She described this as a concretion nodule. The hollowed portion would have been natural siderite, which is a readily oxidized material, hence the red staining. It has eroded from the cobble, leaving the grey rock, which is a slightly metamorphic sandstone that has accreted around the siderite. So despite the intriguing shape it is a natural formation.

Cheers,
Rob

Artifacts are a Fact

I've been going thru my rock finds lately as I'm in the process of moving residences, when I came up-on this forgotten find...
Back in the summer of 2010, I was exploring along the shores of Overton ,Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, when I came across this small artifact. Not 'for sure' what it is but it seems to be some kind of mortar type tool for resin grinding or maybe even a small smoke pipe for a puff of sweet grass/tobacco? What do you think?

Winding Down- Nova Star

The Nova Star cruises is winding down to the final trip October 13. We have served all season and will be happy to have a break before our next work schedulr. My off time will be spend studing and writing stories for another book to be published in Spring of 2015.

"Trylen Conspiracy"

I've recently released my novel  "Trylen Conspiracy"  at lulu.com.
What is the meaning of Trylen? It is in fact a swedish word meaning "the divide". I thought it was perfect for my fact-filled fictional short story writings of my book. Take a free look at the part of the first chapter at lulu.com link...

Nova Star Cruises sold over 20,000 visits in August!

I'm proud to say the Yarmouth to Portland ferry service is turning into a success for the Nova Scotia people! I'm off to a celebration with staff this after-noon as August say over 20,000 persons visiting both Canadian and US shores!


Nova Star: More than 20,000 tickets purchased in August

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Published Date Thursday, 28 August 2014 22:18

Written by Staff Report

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With three sailing days remaining in August, the latest figures showed that 20,206 tickets had been purchased for passengers to travel onboard the new cruise ferry Nova Star this month, linking Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
More than 20,000 tickets purchased to sail in August put the current August average at 652 passengers per day, which is in line with Nova Star Cruises' goal to host between 500 and 700 passengers per day on average during its peak season, the cruise ferry service reported.
"Nova Star's August passenger numbers provide confidence that there is a growing market in the U.S. and Canada for the ferry service and that awareness of the ferry services is beginning to be re-established after an almost 5 year hiatus of service," said Mark Amundsen, President and CEO, Nova Star Cruises.
Nova Star Cruises attributed the 20,206 passengers in August, 55 percent more than July's 13,043 passengers, to many factors, including positive customer feedback on social media, marketing efforts, new rates and packages, onboard events and warmer weather.
"We are continuing to focus on driving more passengers and visitors to Nova Scotia for the remainder of the season and are making important travel and motor coach contacts to secure reservations for next year and beyond," said Amundsen.
Nova Star Cruises recently announced that it has partnered with Atlantic Tours and North American Traveler to offer packages for its guests, including travel on the Nova Star to New England to shop in Freeport, catch a Broadway production of "The Lion King" in Boston, or take in the sights of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
The Province of Nova Scotia signed an agreement with STM Quest Inc., a joint venture of Quest Navigation Inc. of Maine and ST Marine Ltd. of Singapore, to restore the Yarmouth-Portland ferry service. The Cat, which operated from 2006 to 2009, was the last ferry service between the two regions.
Visit www.novastarcruises.com for more information on Nova Star Cruises.


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