If I want a better life than “quiet desperation” then let me come to the quiet of personal communion with God. Augustine captured it this way, “Our hearts are restless until they find our rest in thee.”
“Come to me…and I will give you rest.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 12/7/
When Christians speak of the Scriptures as the word of God we do so first, because Jesus viewed them as such. And, we trust Him even though we do not always understand them.
“Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 12/6/25
I recently started keeping an activities log. It has become more than just keeping track of what I do each day, but also a way to measure the fruitfulness of the life I am living. A productive life is surely the fruit I produce, not just the fun I am having. Do I see love, joy, peace in my days? Am I living generously, gratefully and bringing goodness to others?
“... that you may be …filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.“Conversations Within” ts 12/
We sometimes make bad decisions because we foolishly believe that we have time to recover from them. There are a couple of reasons why this is unwise. The first is that we are not guaranteed even the next hour. The second is that every time we make a bad choice, we risk making a habit out of it.
“You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” James 4 “Conversations Within” ts 12/4/25
It is best that love perfect us, but sometimes fear is the only language the stubborn and rebellious heart understands. Sorry I am so hard headed Father. Keep me in line however You see fit.
“And if you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each man’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay upon earth…” 1Pet.1.17 “Conversations Within” ts 12/3/
