How do we know when something is a coincidence, or is God’s way of giving us guidance? We are cautioned in the Scriptures to not be superstitious, but sometimes, as observed by Yogi Berra, some things are “too coincidental to be a coincidence.” Of course, why can’t something be both a coincidence, and God directing our steps as well?
"Time and chance happen to us all" Ecc.9 “You have made known to me the path of life.” Ps.16 Conversations Within” ts
“There's a billion people on the planet... I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you're promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things... all of it, all of the time, every day. You're saying 'Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed because I will be your witness'. “Shall We Dance” (The movie)
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh”
I can sense a growing hunger in people, tired of all the negativity, and longing for beauty and soul inspiring dialogue. It may be that the companions who travel with me are people who are more interested in living life than complaining about it. Join in the song. Make music and celebrate all that is beautiful.
"Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing" Ps.100 Conversations Within” ts
Jesus is always telling us to not be afraid. Why fret when He promises His presence with us always. I have let so many silly things disturb my peace. He is teaching me to relax and turn my eyes towards His light.
“But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawn that becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday.” Prov.4.18
Because God delights in truth, He will personally attend to it. We do not need to fear the trickery and deceit that pervades our world. Every lie will be exposed, even the ones we tell ourselves. The truth will set us free. Lord before I speak, let me weigh not just the truth in what I say, but if what I say will bring your blessing.
“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.” Conversations Within” ts Aug 12, 2026
