When you are convinced of the goodness of something, bring it to action. Delay has been the demise of many good intentions.
"Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation." 2Cor.6.2 Conversations Within” ts Oct 31, 2026
Just me trying to be honest with God.
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Abraham Lincoln
The adage, “Work smarter not harder” is worth perfecting. Knowing where to invest our initial energy can spell success or failure. I can learn to assemble my tools before using them, or I will spend a lot of wasted time looking for them. This bit of wisdom also has application when communicating with people, not just work projects.
“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecc.10 Conversations Within” ts Oct 30, 2026
“The eternal God is a dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deut.33:27
My soul finds a peaceful rest knowing that in an ever changing universe, the Word of God is steady and unchanging. His Word is the stay of my soul and my eternal security. When I am tempted to worry about my future, I am reminded that He “holds my lot.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts
"Don't take things too personally, even if it seems personal. Rarely do people do things because of you; they do things because of them." Don Miguel Ruiz
Nurture a discerning heart. The wisdom of discernment teaches us to not take everything that people say with equal weight. Wisdom teaches us to overlook some of the things that people say simply because it would be better for them to ignore some of the things we say. Rash words are waste words, let them pass.
“Do not take to heart all the things that people say,
“'If you propose to speak, always ask yourself, is it true, is it necessary, is it kind.” Buddha
Let me tell you a great story about someone who was tempted to make a judgmental and critical comment. They didn’t do it, and kept it to themselves.
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is
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