The promise we make in marriage.

“There's a billion people on the planet... I mean, what does any one life really mean? But in a marriage, you're promising to care about everything.  The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things... all of it, all of the time, every day.   You're saying 'Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go un-witnessed because I will be your witness'. “Shall We Dance” (The movie) 

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” Genesis 2:24

“They say that God is happiest when his children are at play.” Bagger Vance (the movie)

 I can sense a growing hunger in people, tired of all the negativity, and longing for beauty and soul inspiring dialogue. It may be that the companions who travel with me are people who are more interested in living life than complaining about it. Join in the song. Make music and celebrate all that is beautiful.

"Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing" Ps.100 Conversations Within” ts Aug 14, 2026

“When walking through the 'valley of shadows,' remember, a shadow is cast by a Light." Austin O'Malley

 Jesus is always telling us to not be afraid. Why fret when He promises His presence with us always. I have let so many silly things disturb my peace. He is teaching me to relax and turn my eyes towards His light.

“But the path of righteous people is like the light of dawn that becomes brighter and brighter until it reaches midday.” Prov.4.18 Conversations Within” ts Aug 12, 2026

“Truth will out.” Shakespeare

Because God delights in truth, He will personally attend to it. We do not need to fear the trickery and deceit that pervades our world. Every lie will be exposed, even the ones we tell ourselves. The truth will set us free. Lord before I speak, let me weigh not just the truth in what I say, but if what I say will bring your blessing.

“Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.” Conversations Within” ts Aug 12, 2026

”Practice the pause. When in doubt, pause. When tired, pause. When angry, pause. When stressed, pause. And whenever you pause, pray. ” Unknown

 Every time we choose, we add to or take away the fruitfulness of our life. Before I answer the call of some desire, or give expression to some feeling, let me deliberately pause and measure if I am adding to or taking from my joy and peace.

“Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are in bloom.” Song of Solomon 2 Conversations Within” ts Aug 11, 2026