"The ultimate testament to God’s patience is that He knew me before I was born and didn't cancel the order." Unknown

 I am overwhelmed not only that God distinctively formed me in my mother, but He also knew the kind of person I would grow up to be, and created me anyway. This is not only a testament to His intimate knowledge of every person formed in the womb, but His infinite and patient love for each of us.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you" Jer.1.5 Conversations Within” ts Oct 12, 2026

“You can win a tug of war by dropping the rope.” Meme

Let others say their peace without losing yours. Do not get drawn into the war of words, where no one wins. Refuse to get drawn into an argument. Keep the peace, by keeping your peace.

“Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” 2Tim.2.23 Conversations Within” ts Oct 11, 2026

”If you are in a bad mood go for a walk. If you are still in a bad mood go for another walk. ” Hippocrates

 There are many wonderful coping mechanisms that help us deal with the tensions of living. Often when we find one that works, we simply need to repeat it. Stick with what works and it will continue to work.

“Continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.  2Tim.3 Conversations Within” ts Oct 9, 2026

To be genuine about our Christian faith is to purposefully seek out how God sees everything and to align ourselves with it.

 It is a common notion that everyone has a right to their opinion. I believe I gave up this right when I gave my heart to Jesus. As a Christian, I have the responsibility to seek out His view on everything and make it my own. If He is the way, the truth and the life, like He said He is, why would I want it any other way? His worldview is all that matters.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father apart from me.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts Oct 8, 2026

"Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." Helen Keller

 I am inspired by animals who never feel sorry for themselves, or complain. In fact I have seen a blind dog playing joyfully in a rain puddle. I can choose gratitude over grumbling. I can choose to patiently endure the suffering of this life as I wait with all creation for the parting of the clouds.

“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God…in hope that the creation itself will be set free…and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.” Rom.8 Conversations Within” ts Oct 7, 2026