Just me trying to be honest with God.

“Gratitude bestows reverence… changing forever how we experience life and the world.” John Milton

I want to be grateful to You Lord. This is how I want to experience each day. When I eat, or drink, work, or play, grant in me a sincere appreciation for what You put on my plate, so that a grateful heart will govern every experience I share with You.

“Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.” 1Sam.12.24 Conversations Within” ts 7/1/26



“Our worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace.” Jerry Bridges

Grace and grace alone defines my standing before God. I merit nothing, because any good I do is also due to His grace working in me. My sins are ever before me, but so too are His daily expressions of grace.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." Eph.2 Conversations Within” ts 6/30/26



Don’t over think it!

Admitting I have tendencies toward overthinking a problem, is a good first step toward changing it. “Just do it” is more than a slogan. Wisdom is understanding but action matters most! Sometimes you just got to go for it. 

“Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.” Prov.6 Conversations Within” ts 6/29/26



I have celebrated in myself the namesake attitude of “the road not taken,” only to find in His light, it is actually the road most taken.

 Vanity has many expressions, all of them empty of value. The buzz words of our day: unique, authentic, open minded, etc, often echo back the hollow sound of pride. Admit it, some people try to look cool, others are cool. Some people try to look Christlike, others are Christlike. We must each discover Christ within, before others will authentically see Christ without.

“Love does not boast or brag.” 1Cor.13 Conversations Within” ts 6/28/26



“Why is living a life that looks good on Instagram inherently more meaningful than a life lived quietly?” I just don't buy it. ” John Green

The quiet life begins in the quiet soul, and the soul is made quiet in the satisfaction of all that God is for us in the present moment. Come to the quiet. Cop a squat on the green grass of reflection, and lay down in the stillness of His leading.

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life…” 1Thess.4 Conversations Within” ts 6/27/26