Just me trying to be honest with God.

“To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” Ludwig Van Beethoven

 Live wholeheartedly. Put yourself into whatever you do. Do not perfection or let the fear of failure keep you from trying your best. Laugh off your mistakes, just keep playing and always play with gusto!

“Do it with all of your might.” Ecc.9 Conversations Within ts 4/27/2023



“Fries or salad?’ sums up every adult decision you have to make.” Aparna Nancherla

I can totally relate. This summary is true on so many levels. It is good to remember that we often wind up serving what we choose. And, this is just as true for a salad as it is for fries. Make choices that promote freedom not enslavement. This means we can have salad one day and fries another.

“Choose this day whom you will serve…” Josh.24.15 Conversations Within ts 4/26/2023



“It would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us.” C. S. Lewis

 I believe this bit of wisdom offered by Lewis, but I still find myself at times, trading better spiritual vision for the eye candy and clickbait of this passing world.

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mk.9.24 Conversations Within ts 4/25/2023



“Some things matter, some things don’t. There is a great life available to those who recognize the difference.” Jonas Alam

If I think this, say this, do this, will it be an expression of love? If not, then I am probably missing the mark of what really matters. 

“The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself in love.” Gal.5.6 Conversations Within ts 4/24/2023 



God told us to cast “all” our cares on Him, not just some of them. There is nothing too great or too small for His loving care.

 I remember asking God one morning if He really cared about the small matters on my daily to do list. My list for that day included putting a towing package on my truck for an upcoming camping trip. I asked Him if He really cared about something that simple. I kid you not, the phone instantly rang. It was a friend calling to ask for a favor. He wanted to borrow my truck to help him tow something he bought, and then offered to pay for a towing package for my truck. 

“Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.” 1Pet.5.7 Conversations Within ts 4/23/2023