“Ingenuity is the best tool on a boat.” John Lemond

Everyone faces challenges, and God’s wisdom is offered to all who sincerely ask for it. Wisdom is not only the ability to figure out what needs doing, it counsels us how to go about it in a way that succeeds. We are promised that when we commit what needs doing to our Father, we will have His wisdom, strength and assistance to get it done.  

“Ask and it will be given to you…” I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I have strength.”Jesus Conversations Within” ts 4/28/2020

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“Challenge is a dragon with a gift in its mouth. Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.” Noela Evans

 Some days you just gotta push through. Character is deepened on such days. Of course it depends on our attitude if it deepens a sweet or bitter character.  

“Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials.” James 1 Conversations Within” ts 4/22/2020

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"God does not want anything from us. He simply wants us." —C.S. Lewis

I see a number of arenas in life. I call them the four “R’s” Relationships, Responsibilities, Recreations, and Resources. I have come to realize that God the Father doesn’t want me to have a 5th “R” called Religion. He will not allow me to tuck Him safely away into just another part of my life. His desire is to share in all the others aspects of life, and offers His partnership in each of them. 

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 4/26/2020

If you get caught in the rain, you will not get dry wishing you should have brought an umbrella.

 A simple attitude that accepts what is going on around you and makes the most of it, creates and expresses a peaceful heart. Don’t blame God for your troubles. “Do not be overly righteous.” Yep, you read right, it says these very words in the Bible. Things happen. If something breaks, fix it if you can. Don;t waste energy trying to read a theological something into it.  

“If a tree falls to the south or to the north there it lies…” Ecc.11.3 Conversations Within” ts 4/25/2020

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Life is a process. Process it one step at a time!

When something goes awry sailing on a boat, you take a breath and start working the problem. The same is true for a marriage, a health concern, and for life in general. Prayerfully think it through and calmly work one step at a time. Calmly is important because reacting with frantic emotions cloud what needs clear headed reasoning. This is why it is important to “prayerfully” think it through.  

"The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” Ex.14.14 Conversations Within” ts 4/21/2020

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