"Change the way you look at things and the things that you look at change. ” Wayne Dryer

 I swim in a river that flows in one direction, and will ultimately empty into the endless ocean of God’s favor. He uses everything that comes my way only for goodness. My past failings, my present circumstances cannot separate me from the love of God in Christ. There is no way to lose when we commit ourselves to God's love and care. 

“All things are yours...the world or life or death or the present or the future--all are yours, and you are Christ’s, and Christ belongs to God.” 1Cor.3.21 “Conversations Within” ts 2/26/26

There may be limits to what our love can do, but there should be no limits to our love.

There are times when withholding help is not withholding love. Love always looks for the best way to love someone. If a man refuses to work because they are lazy, as opposed to someone who is unable to work, the good book says that we should not feed them. Hunger is good motivation to work. If able give them a job. Don't enable people to take advantage of others. 

“Love never fails.” 1Cor.13 “Conversations Within” ts 2/25/26

May you be healthy and happy. Of course, being happy promotes being healthy.

God has told us in His word the value of health. Jesus healed, He heals still. We honor God’s word when we pray for the health of others, and for ourselves. Jesus told us to ask for daily bread. Isn’t the ability to rise each day, and seek first His kingdom understood in this simple request? Ask Him!

“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” 3Jo. “Conversations Within” ts 2/24/26

“Be pleasant until ten o'clock in the morning and the rest of the day will take care of itself" Elbert Hubbard

 When I set the tone, the pace, and my direction first thing every morning, I determine the quality of all my interactions that day. Accept God's invitation to join Him in the joys of every morning, and when the sun sets in the evening, we will look back on the day with a satisfied smile. 

“Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days." Ps.90.14 “Conversations Within” ts 2/23/26

“My goal is not to be better than anyone else, but to be better than I used to be.” meme

 My Christian experience has always been a process. As long as I live in this place I know I will never arrive. I see progress, and that is encouraging, but the process sometimes seems slow. I content myself to be somewhere between worm and winged wonder, yet not content. It is this in-between stage that bugs me, pun intended.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Rom.12  “Conversations Within” ts 2/22/26