Who Is This King Of Glory ?

"Who is this King of glory that pursues me with His love

And haunts me with each hearing of His softly spoken words

My conscience, a reminder of forgiveness that I need

Who is this King of glory who offers it to me

Who is this King of angels, O blessed Prince of Peace

Revealing things of Heaven and all it's mysteries

My spirit's ever longing for His grace in which to stand

Who is this King of glory, Son of God and song of man

His name is Jesus, precious Jesus

The Lord Almighty, the King of my heart

The King of glory

Who is this King of glory with strength and majesty

And wisdom beyond measure, the gracious King of kings

The Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all things

Who is this King of glory, He's everything to me"

The Lord Restores

 
I am the poster child for this meme.

The years from 2007- 2009 were not good ones. I went through a divorce, my father passed away and was laid off from my job of 14 years. If anyone had a reason to be down, it was me.

I drew close to God. And likewise, he drew close to me. Slowly restored my relationship with my children. Became extremely close to my dear mother. Applied for over 900 (yes that's not a typo) jobs.

God had told me that a job and relationship would go hand in hand.

He was faithful and true and blessed me with my soulmate Valerie and shortly after that a job which eventually led to the best job I ever had at Publix.

"Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

"10 After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before. 11 All his brothers and sisters and everyone who had known him before came and ate with him in his house. They comforted and consoled him over all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver[a] and a gold ring." Job 42:10-11

What The Pittsburgh Steelers Must Do

The Steelers will never get out of this total mess unless several things happen. Art Rooney II is the polar opposite of both his father and grandfather. His focus is not on winning but making money. Both can be done as evidenced by his father and grandfather. They need a owner who is committed to keeping the Steelers in Pittsburgh and continuing the tradition of winning started by Art Rooney Sr (who I met years ago by the way).

That tradition of winning starts by hiring the best head coach you can find. Tomlin falls woefully short of that. His lack of leadership is well documented. Say what you will about Noll & Cowher but they were leaders. They were not perfect by any means but had the respect of both players and coaches. Tomlin has had "his team" for some time now. No playoffs since 2016. I firmly believe had we had proper coaching in place Ben and the Steelers would have won at least two more Super Bowls before he retired. The Super Bowl loss to Green Bay was on Tomlin. His game management skills are the worst I've seen from any head coach. He is 48-72 on challenges. His time management skills (or lack thereof) are legendary. And the debacle with Brown and Bell. I could replay a post game press conference from three years ago and it sounds the same as the present ones.

We need new faces starting with an owner committed to bringing the Steelers back winning and ownership hiring a new head coach who knows football, how to motivate players, commands and gives respect, can evaluate players, hires coaches in the same mindset, accepts responsibility when things aren't going well, gives credit to the team when things are going well, and knows how to win.

Mom's Home

 

I received a phone call I knew would be coming but would never ever be ready for - that at 1:23 PM on August 31, 2013 Mom went to be with the Lord. My first thought was that my children did not get to say good bye to their grandmother. Then it hit me that they did the previous December as we flew them down to spend time with us and visit mom. The pictures posted here are the last ones of my children with mom taken in December 2012.

When Will, Victoria, and Peter arrived on August 31, 2013, we took them down to hospice to see mom. The nurses made mom look so comfortable and peaceful. I got my phone out and put on some favorite hymns including "Morning Has Broken" and "How Great Thou Art". Tears flowed freely as well as lots of hugs. We shared our memories and laughed as well. Mom was with the Lord and dad. No more pain or suffering. He legacy of love will continue for generations to come.

"Oh death where is they sting? Oh grave where is they victory?"

Chritsmas Presence 2022

 

Growing up my parents helped make the Christmas season a special time of year for me. From the incredible decorations and tree put up with artistic precision by my father to getting Christmas cards sent out by mom to the wonderful smell of fresh baked apricot and nut cookies to delicious mushroom soup made by my father. The Christmas Eve service at a packed church with a beautiful rendition of 'Oh Holy Night' that took you back to the manager. Having friends and family over after service at my parents house was joyous. Cookies, hors d'oeuvres, drinks, music and laughter ruled the evening. Christmas morning was incredible. The magic of opening gifts wrapped with the utmost care by my father brought a big smile to my face. And when I got older the joy of giving mom& dad gifts equaled then exceeded what I received. Then I enjoyed going to church on Christmas morning. Later in the afternoon we would head up to my aunts with what one could only describe as a decadent feast. My aunt could out cook anyone on the Food Network. Ham melted in you mouth. The most moist turkey you ever had. Chicken soup with homemade noodles. Apple and pumpkin pies that made you always want a second piece. After we went home I always fell asleep with a smile on my face. I was blessed that all three of my children were able to experience this as well. With all that being said my parents always made sure the focus was on the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fast forward to today. My parents and my aunts and uncles have passed away. Unfortunately the last time I spoke with my cousins was when my mom passed. I have resigned myself to the fact that we probably will never get together again and that saddens me a great deal.

In 2011 my life took the best turn possible when I met and married my soul mate Valerie Geis Horosz Soon after that God blessed me with employment after looking for three years and in 2014 God saw fit to bless me with the best job ever in IT with Publix Supermarkets.

Valerie's parents remind me so much of my own. It was so hard saying goodbye to her father this year. I am so glad to be a part of this family.

My wife truly enjoys decorating the house for Christmas. Lights, decorations, garland, battery candles, and a beautiful tree with ornaments made by my dad. It looks fantastic !

In 2019 we had one of the most incredible blessings of our life as our granddaughter Eliana Grace Skaggs was born. Words cannot express the inexplicable and unbelievable joy she brings to our lives !

In 2022 just this past week we experienced another most incredible blessing when Adiella Mae Skaggs was born. We are over the moon excited, happy, and praising God for her and are on pins and needles until we can get back up to Ohio to meet and hold her - and Ellie too !

Five years ago in October I found out through a Facebook post that one of my cousins passed away. It really hit me hard. When I sent a sympathy card to her husband I remembered what he told me when my mom passed away - "we never hear from anyone anymore". It all makes sense now.

I wanted so desperately to recreate what my parents had. But I've come to the realization its gone. For one reason or another my family has splintered into their own units - with brothers and sisters only. Despite attempts to reach out to my cousins they have not responded.

It's up to Valerie and I to make memories for all our children and grand children - Will, Victoria, Andy, Peter, Jessica, Brian, Ellie, and Addie - to enjoy and remember. Whether it's a phone call or spending time with them the message is always the same - we love you !

The best part of Christmas to me is not presents but presence - the presence of Christ in our hearts and in our home.

Merry Christmas !

Stirring Words From Our 16th President

 

Below is one of the most profound addresses every given by a President of the United States "The Gettysburg Address". President Lincoln's words still apply to this day:

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battle-field of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."

Abraham Lincoln
November 19, 1863

World War II Memorial Plaque

 

 

Plaque dedicated to all the members of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Homestead who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II.

My dad, William F. Horosz Sr, was Chief Elder of the church at that time and he and other dedicated church members were instrumental in getting this plaque placed at the entrance to the cemetery.

My dad was great friends with all of them. He would shed a tear every time he heard their names. My mother knew them as well.

They are:

William Chontos

Joseph Galyas

Ernest Katona

Daniel Kontra

John Matta, Jr.

Joseph Trenka, Jr.

None of them returned.

We owe them a debt we can never repay.

So this Memorial Day please think of these six young men and the incredible price they paid.

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