Just me trying to be honest with God.

“I don’t think it was actually me swimming. It was God the whole time. I kept on praying, kept on praying.” Auston Applebee

 We are given an incredible privilege to work in partnership with God. This is one of the reasons He invites us to intercede for others. He is not asking us to advise Him with our prayers, but to be like a hose in his hand that He uses to water the earth with blessings.

“For we are God’s partners…” 1Co.3.9 “Conversations Within” ts 2/4/26



There are many levels of belief, even unbelief can be one of them.

Why should I insist that people move at the same pace, or be on the same page where God is concerned? God has done nothing but help me move through my doubts into faith. We must give room for our doubts, and the doubts of others. God certainly and patiently does.

“And have mercy on those who doubt.” Jude “Conversations Within” ts 2/3/26



I find that when I take a step in God’s direction that He's running in mine.

God’s love is far greater than I understand. I cannot touch bottom in the ocean of His grace, mercy, and kindness toward me, even when I take Him for granted. Father, help this prodigal child to love You more.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 2/2/26



"I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy." C. S. Lewis

Jesus wants to lead me down the path of lasting joy, but I often choose passing pleasures. I am too easily drawn to scroll the latest gossip on the news, or social media. I can attest that my day is filled with joy when I silence the shallow noise of the world, and listen to snowflakes falling.

“I tell you these things so that you may have my joy and that your joy may be made full.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 2/1/26



“This is where I am from, not where I'm going.” Finestkind

The direction that we travel on our journey matters greatly. Hopefully we move from darkness to light, not the other way around. Walk towards the light of God’s love, and don’t forget to let your light shine on the path so others can follow.

"For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light." Eph.5.8 Conversations Within” ts 1/30/26