I have celebrated in myself the namesake attitude of “the road not taken,” only to find in His light, it is actually the road most taken.

 Vanity has many expressions, all of them empty of value. The buzz words of our day: unique, authentic, open minded, etc, often echo back the hollow sound of pride. Admit it, some people try to look cool, others are cool. Some people try to look Christlike, others are Christlike. We must each discover Christ within, before others will authentically see Christ without.

“Love does not boast or brag.” 1Cor.13 Conversations Within” ts 6/28/26

“Why is living a life that looks good on Instagram inherently more meaningful than a life lived quietly?” I just don't buy it. ” John Green

The quiet life begins in the quiet soul, and the soul is made quiet in the satisfaction of all that God is for us in the present moment. Come to the quiet. Cop a squat on the green grass of reflection, and lay down in the stillness of His leading.

“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life…” 1Thess.4 Conversations Within” ts 6/27/26

“The Bible's historical accuracy is a reminder that while "the heavens declare the glory of God," there's also plenty of evidence among the rubble and ruins.” Charles Colson

I recently saw a post showing a man standing on Mt. Everest holding a marine fossil in his hand stating that the mountain was once at the bottom of the sea. My first thought was, just like the Good Book said, recording the story of Noah’s flood, “And the waters prevailed so mightily on the earth that all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered.”

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Is.40 Conversations Within” ts 6/26/26

"We all did dumb things. That's how you learn not to do dumb things. You do dumb things, it hurts, and then you learn not to do it." Jeff Allen

 I am grateful that pain accompanies bad decisions. This is the grace of God teaching us to abandon choices that are not good for us. Wisdom teaches us to walk by streets that have brought us no joy and rewards us when we turn down streets that do.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom...Prov.9 Conversations Within” ts 6/24/26

“As it is the business of tailors to make clothes, and cobblers to make shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray.” Martin Luther

When God’s garden needs tending, often it is our prayers that become His tools. There are a number of stories in the Bible where God looked for His people to intercede for others, but sadly He did not find anyone. If you feel the urge to pray for someone, you may be the only person who does.

“I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.” Ezek.22 Conversations Within” ts 6/24/26