Just me trying to be honest with God.

Just because I have the freedom to speak, doesn’t mean it is always beneficial that I do.

When I think about commenting on some current affairs, I am realizing more and more that it would not only be wiser, but better if I don’t. Why should I add to something that is already weighed down and divided by so many opinions? 

“Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him" Ps.62 Conversations Within” ts Sep 9, 2026



“Sing the rain on the roof on a summer night where they still know wrong from right. Sing a song about the heartland, sing a song about my life.” Pure Country

When I count my blessings, one is to have been raised and belong to a tribe that still knows wrong from right. It is a quiet knowing with no need to argue or press it on another, because underneath is the peaceful knowledge that the God and Father of Jesus is the Sovereign over it.

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness…” Is.5.20 Conversations Within” ts Sep 8, 2026





“I pray on the principle that wine knocks the cork out of a bottle. There is an inward fermentation, and there must be a vent.”Henry Ward Beecher

 Prayer is an attitude as much as an act. And, whether conscious or unconscious, prayer is the life breath of every child of God. Like physical breath, unconscious prayers are the mainstay, not just our conscious prayers. Communication is after all so much more than words, prayer no less.

“Pray without ceasing.” 1Thess.5 Conversations Within” ts Sep 7, 2026



“The face of the enemy frightens me only when I see how much it resembles me.” Anonymous

 It is good for me to remind oneself that “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” I am a part of the “all.” I have sinned too many times to count. Who am I to condemn another? No one measures up. I certainly do not. Jesus teaches me to attend to my own sins before I even think about another's.

“And why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Jesus Conversations Within” ts Sep 6, 2026



“I would rather be a man of paradoxes than a man of prejudices.” Jean-Jacques Rousseau

 Humility enables us to express love in two directions, one is acting justly the other is loving mercy. When this happens our energy merges them into the singular dynamic of love’s goodness. We can be both just and merciful at the same time.

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6.8 Conversations Within” ts Sep 5, 2026