Just me trying to be honest with God.

On being spiritual not religious

Many in our time do not identify with any organized religion yet still see themselves as spiritual. Someone said, “All religions are the same: religion is basically guilt, with different holidays.” This is one of the reasons that Jesus invites us to abandon religion, and begin a relationship with Him.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 2/5/26



“I don’t think it was actually me swimming. It was God the whole time. I kept on praying, kept on praying.” Auston Applebee

 We are given an incredible privilege to work in partnership with God. This is one of the reasons He invites us to intercede for others. He is not asking us to advise Him with our prayers, but to be like a hose in his hand that He uses to water the earth with blessings.

“For we are God’s partners…” 1Co.3.9 “Conversations Within” ts 2/4/26



There are many levels of belief, even unbelief can be one of them.

Why should I insist that people move at the same pace, or be on the same page where God is concerned? God has done nothing but help me move through my doubts into faith. We must give room for our doubts, and the doubts of others. God certainly and patiently does.

“And have mercy on those who doubt.” Jude “Conversations Within” ts 2/3/26



I find that when I take a step in God’s direction that He's running in mine.

God’s love is far greater than I understand. I cannot touch bottom in the ocean of His grace, mercy, and kindness toward me, even when I take Him for granted. Father, help this prodigal child to love You more.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 2/2/26



"I sometimes wonder whether all pleasures are not substitutes for joy." C. S. Lewis

Jesus wants to lead me down the path of lasting joy, but I often choose passing pleasures. I am too easily drawn to scroll the latest gossip on the news, or social media. I can attest that my day is filled with joy when I silence the shallow noise of the world, and listen to snowflakes falling.

“I tell you these things so that you may have my joy and that your joy may be made full.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 2/1/26