Just me trying to be honest with God.

“On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” Edward Mote

I can foolishly try to stand on my own flawed record when I face judgement, or rest secure on the perfect record of Christ. The invitation of Jesus is to stop trusting my own efforts, and start trusting Him. Why build a castle in the sand?

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 5/9/26



“A peacefulness follows any decision, even the wrong one.” Rita Mae Brown

I do not mind if emotions accompany a decision, but I do not want my feelings to be the main reason I decide to do something. Feelings can be, and often are deceptive. When I decide something let me make my decision based on what is good, right and true not on some euphoric something or other in my gut.

“Jesus…went about doing good…for God was with him.” Acts 10 Conversations Within” ts 5/9/26



“May you never forget what is worth remembering, or remember what is best forgotten.” Meme

Pilgrims Progress depicts sins like a burden on the back weighting the soul down in guilt, fear and misery. It is this burden that Jesus offers to take from us. Some of the most beautiful words in the Scriptures offer this encouragement, “But there is forgiveness with You.” Blessed is He!

“Your sins and iniquities I will remember no more.” Heb.8 Conversations Within” ts 5/9/26



"Sometimes, you just have to rise above the situation and enjoy the view."

I am so grateful for drone footage put to music. It is the magical way I begin each day. Someone has called it aerial poetry. What a gift to float above the earth and be transported to places all over the world. I feel privileged to have lived long enough to fly over forests and fields, mountains and glacier lakes. 

“The LORD looks down from heaven and sees all mankind, watching all who live on earth and considering everything they do.” Ps.33 Conversations Within” ts 5/8/26



"Every season is one of becoming, but not always one of blooming. Be gracious with your ever-evolving self." B. Oakman

 Much of life unfolds in stages. The hike to the summit may mean that we first traverse a lowland swamp. Learning to navigate each stage may be more important than the destination we have in mind. Find God's peace and wisdom as you experience today.

“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.”Heb.11 Conversations Within” ts 5/7/26