“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

It feels good to get things done and even better when we get the right things done. Planning is so vital to a productive day that we literally should plan to plan. Planning time, plus doing time, plus reviewing time, equals productive time.  ~“A desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Prov.13 ~Conversations Within” ts 9/24/2015

“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery

It feels good to get things done and even better when we get the right things done. Planning is so vital to a productive day that we literally should plan to plan. Planning time, plus doing time, plus reviewing time, equals productive time.  ~“A desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” Prov.13 ~Conversations Within” ts 9/24/2015

Too many exceptions to rule will often become the rule.

I give myself too many exceptions. I do this so much so that it may be in my favor to make an exception and do as I originally planned. It is certainly in my favor to define when to allow an exception. I should think it wise to allow them only when doing so is more beneficial than the norm. Make sure your exceptions improve your plans not set them back. ---“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Jesus ~Conversations Within” ts 9/23/2015

Too many exceptions to rule will often become the rule.

I give myself too many exceptions. I do this so much so that it may be in my favor to make an exception and do as I originally planned. It is certainly in my favor to define when to allow an exception. I should think it wise to allow them only when doing so is more beneficial than the norm. Make sure your exceptions improve your plans not set them back. ---“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Jesus ~Conversations Within” ts 9/23/2015

“You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.” Wayne Gretzky

We say a person “goes off half-cocked” when they jump to action without thinking first. But thinking first and not jumping to action is just as unproductive. Once we affirm the goodness of an action, we should “Take the shot”, “spring into action”., “just do it!”  Live decisively! Commit yourself to getting it done by doing it, and doing it now. None of this “I’ll start Monday stuff.”---“Make the most of every opportunity…” Eph.5 ~Conversations Within” ts 9/22/2015

“You miss one hundred percent of the shots you don't take.” Wayne Gretzky

We say a person “goes off half-cocked” when they jump to action without thinking first. But thinking first and not jumping to action is just as unproductive. Once we affirm the goodness of an action, we should “Take the shot”, “spring into action”., “just do it!”  Live decisively! Commit yourself to getting it done by doing it, and doing it now. None of this “I’ll start Monday stuff.”---“Make the most of every opportunity…” Eph.5 ~Conversations Within” ts 9/22/2015

Doing is everything!

Climbers on Everest must acclimate to lower levels of oxygen in order to function properly. If we are to experience life as God intends, we too must acclimate ourselves to be people of action. It is so much easier to know than it is to do.  It is not what we know, but what we do that is the final measure of a walk with God. But being a doer in and of itself is only good when we look to God in the doing. Napoleon was a doer. ---“Be doers of the word” James 1 ~Conversations Within” ts 9/20/2015

Doing is everything!

Climbers on Everest must acclimate to lower levels of oxygen in order to function properly. If we are to experience life as God intends, we too must acclimate ourselves to be people of action. It is so much easier to know than it is to do.  It is not what we know, but what we do that is the final measure of a walk with God. But being a doer in and of itself is only good when we look to God in the doing. Napoleon was a doer. ---“Be doers of the word” James 1 ~Conversations Within” ts 9/20/2015

“The body is a sacred garment.” Martha Graham

How beautiful is a person fully present, embracing each moment body and soul! Such people have trained the body to serve the soul so that every physical sensation becomes a means of spiritual grace. The practical application of such training means that every interaction, no matter how small, can be changed into goodness. This is what it means to walk with Christ. If He participates in an activity with us, it is sure to be made into something sacred, even if it is only eating a tuna sandwich.---“Whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all for the glory of God.” 1Cor.10

Conversations Within” ts 9/19/2015

“The body is a sacred garment.” Martha Graham

How beautiful is a person fully present, embracing each moment body and soul! Such people have trained the body to serve the soul so that every physical sensation becomes a means of spiritual grace. The practical application of such training means that every interaction, no matter how small, can be changed into goodness. This is what it means to walk with Christ. If He participates in an activity with us, it is sure to be made into something sacred, even if it is only eating a tuna sandwich.---“Whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all for the glory of God.” 1Cor.10

Conversations Within” ts 9/19/2015

"Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss or dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt by the heart". Denzel Washington

It is not only the body that has eyes and ears. Everyone who has known love knows that pleasure and pain too, are so much more than physical sensations.  If humans are anything we are spiritual. As such, the world of the soul is a very real world where God, love and life, laughter and every unseen thing is seen, felt, heard and experienced. ---“This is the reason we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2Cor.4  

Conversations Within” ts 9/18/2015

"Why do we close our eyes when we pray, cry, kiss or dream? Because the most beautiful things in life are not seen but felt by the heart". Denzel Washington

It is not only the body that has eyes and ears. Everyone who has known love knows that pleasure and pain too, are so much more than physical sensations.  If humans are anything we are spiritual. As such, the world of the soul is a very real world where God, love and life, laughter and every unseen thing is seen, felt, heard and experienced. ---“This is the reason we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2Cor.4  

Conversations Within” ts 9/18/2015

“You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.” Unknown

“Let us make man in our image.” Gen.1

We are so much more than the body that houses us. This is why it is sad when we allow the appetites of the body to enslave the soul. Addictions reduce people made in God’s image to mere animals following instinct rather than faith, hope, and love.  Our addictions hinder us from becoming like God. Instead of rising above animal desires we never reach our potential and experience what it means to be truly human. God help love rule not lust. Conversations Within” ts 9/17/2015

“You do not have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.” C. S. Lewis

“Let us make man in our image.” Gen.1

We are so much more than the body that houses us. This is why it is sad when we allow the appetites of the body to enslave the soul. Addictions reduce people made in God’s image to mere animals following instinct rather than faith, hope, and love.  Our addictions hinder us from becoming like God. Instead of rising above animal desires we never reach our potential and experience what it means to be truly human. God help love rule not lust. Conversations Within” ts 9/17/2015

“The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body......is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.” G.K. Chesterton

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1Tim.4

Americans are becoming increasingly health conscience, even though most of us struggle with practicing it. I tend to think too much about something or just talk about it when the solution would be just do it, Get on with it! Eat right, exercise, and get proper rest. This is true as much for the soul as it is the body. We should never emphasize one to the exclusion of the other. What good is it to rise at five in the morning to go for a run but have no time left to nurture the soul? Conversations Within” ts 9/13/2015

“The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body......is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.” G.K. Chesterton

“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” 1Tim.4

Americans are becoming increasingly health conscience, even though most of us struggle with practicing it. I tend to think too much about something or just talk about it when the solution would be just do it, Get on with it! Eat right, exercise, and get proper rest. This is true as much for the soul as it is the body. We should never emphasize one to the exclusion of the other. What good is it to rise at five in the morning to go for a run but have no time left to nurture the soul? Conversations Within” ts 9/13/2015

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn

“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 2Cor.9

The moment we were born, our physical bodies begin the process which will eventually lead to physical death. In light of this, I should think it wise to invest our energies into matters which will survive death and follow us into eternity. I should also think that we should care for our body in-so-far as it enables us to live with an eternal focus. Serve the body so that it may serve the soul but do not make the soul a slave to the body.   Conversations Within” ts 9/14/2015

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn

“But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” 2Cor.9

The moment we were born, our physical bodies begin the process which will eventually lead to physical death. In light of this, I should think it wise to invest our energies into matters which will survive death and follow us into eternity. I should also think that we should care for our body in-so-far as it enables us to live with an eternal focus. Serve the body so that it may serve the soul but do not make the soul a slave to the body.   Conversations Within” ts 9/14/2015

"Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul." - Wayne Dyer

Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? 1Cor.6

According to the Christian worldview, people are both spiritual and physical. God made us body and soul, not one or the other. And, even though the soul is assigned a greater value than the body, the body is still an important part of who we are. The body is the temple that houses both our spirit and the Holy Spirit. Even after death we are promised in resurrection to be re-joined to a glorified body. The implications are clear. Take care of the body;  take care of the soul. Conversations Within” ts 9/13/2015

"Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body rather than a body with a soul." - Wayne Dyer

Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? 1Cor.6

According to the Christian worldview, people are both spiritual and physical. God made us body and soul, not one or the other. And, even though the soul is assigned a greater value than the body, the body is still an important part of who we are. The body is the temple that houses both our spirit and the Holy Spirit. Even after death we are promised in resurrection to be re-joined to a glorified body. The implications are clear. Take care of the body;  take care of the soul. Conversations Within” ts 9/13/2015

"Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance." Morgan Freeman

“Be still, and know that I am God.” Ps.46

What is it about being still that helps our experience of God? I know that when I still myself, body and soul, I wake to life. Once I do this, I immediately begin to see God in everything. I see Him not only in the beauty of nature but in the old homeless man rummaging through the garbage--especially in the light of appreciation I see in his eyes when I offer him a meal.  Stop long enough to look around! God is everywhere! Conversations Within” ts 9/11/2015

"Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen - that stillness becomes a radiance." Morgan Freeman

“Be still, and know that I am God.” Ps.46

What is it about being still that helps our experience of God? I know that when I still myself, body and soul, I wake to life. Once I do this, I immediately begin to see God in everything. I see Him not only in the beauty of nature but in the old homeless man rummaging through the garbage--especially in the light of appreciation I see in his eyes when I offer him a meal.  Stop long enough to look around! God is everywhere! Conversations Within” ts 9/11/2015

“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom” Francis Bacon

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” Ps.62

It does little good to talk to God in prayer if we do not listen in return. In my own personal experience, God normally talks to me in my thoughts. Over the years I have learned to discern His words from my own. This is easier when I still my soul in silence. Many times God only repeats what He has already said in the Bible. Other times I hear some personal word usually pertaining to a particular situation or question I have asked.  He will even speak to me in the words of my friends. One thing is clear in each of these instances, I have to be quiet long enough to hear Him speak. Conversations Within” ts 9/11/2015

“Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom” Francis Bacon

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.” Ps.62

It does little good to talk to God in prayer if we do not listen in return. In my own personal experience, God normally talks to me in my thoughts. Over the years I have learned to discern His words from my own. This is easier when I still my soul in silence. Many times God only repeats what He has already said in the Bible. Other times I hear some personal word usually pertaining to a particular situation or question I have asked.  He will even speak to me in the words of my friends. One thing is clear in each of these instances, I have to be quiet long enough to hear Him speak. Conversations Within” ts 9/11/2015

“God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence.” Mother Teresa

“Let all the earth keep silence before HIm.” Hab.2

I am probably addicted to activity. I also have tendencies to fill moments of silence, with talking or playing music. There is nothing wrong with any of these things unless they keep me from experiencing the wonderful value of just being quiet. It is probably wise to build into the rhythms of my day moments of silence--no meditation, planning, or thinking of any kind, just resting in peace and quiet. Conversations Within” ts 9/10/2015

“God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence.” Mother Teresa

“Let all the earth keep silence before HIm.” Hab.2

I am probably addicted to activity. I also have tendencies to fill moments of silence, with talking or playing music. There is nothing wrong with any of these things unless they keep me from experiencing the wonderful value of just being quiet. It is probably wise to build into the rhythms of my day moments of silence--no meditation, planning, or thinking of any kind, just resting in peace and quiet. Conversations Within” ts 9/10/2015

“The quieter you become the more you can hear.” Ram Dass

“Be quick to hear and slow to speak.” James 1

Being quiet is so much more than not talking. It is learning to quiet the soul--to silence our inner voices and ready the heart not only to hear God speak, but to be willing to immediately do what He instructs. Conversations Within” ts 9/9/2015

“The quieter you become the more you can hear.” Ram Dass

“Be quick to hear and slow to speak.” James 1

Being quiet is so much more than not talking. It is learning to quiet the soul--to silence our inner voices and ready the heart not only to hear God speak, but to be willing to immediately do what He instructs. Conversations Within” ts 9/9/2015

Sunlight calls silently to the forest; the leaves of Spring silently answer.

“God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.” Gen.2

God works quietly, silently moving in the growth of all living things. It should come as no surprise that He is working quietly in human hearts as well. He is wisdom at the moment of our decisions, and strength at the point of every weakness. He is the motivation to live life as it should be lived. His grace is the gumption we feel to do something about a concern. He is the spiritual vitality of all faith, hope, and love. Conversations Within” ts 9/8/2015

Sunlight calls silently to the forest; the leaves of Spring silently answer.

“God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food.” Gen.2

God works quietly, silently moving in the growth of all living things. It should come as no surprise that He is working quietly in human hearts as well. He is wisdom at the moment of our decisions, and strength at the point of every weakness. He is the motivation to live life as it should be lived. His grace is the gumption we feel to do something about a concern. He is the spiritual vitality of all faith, hope, and love. Conversations Within” ts 9/8/2015

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” Mother Teresa

“I have stilled and quieted my soul.” Ps.132

I think we must first learn to sit in silence before we can hear God properly. I often come to these quiet moments with anything but a quiet heart. It is difficult to hear God speak above the noise of my worries, fears and doubts. He leads us beside still waters and we must follow Him there if we would have peace in our soul. An established quiet time needs a quiet place but most of all a quiet heart. Speak Lord, your servant listens! Conversations Within” ts 9/7/2015

“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” Mother Teresa

“I have stilled and quieted my soul.” Ps.132

I think we must first learn to sit in silence before we can hear God properly. I often come to these quiet moments with anything but a quiet heart. It is difficult to hear God speak above the noise of my worries, fears and doubts. He leads us beside still waters and we must follow Him there if we would have peace in our soul. An established quiet time needs a quiet place but most of all a quiet heart. Speak Lord, your servant listens! Conversations Within” ts 9/7/2015

“The weakest part of my life can become the strongest part of my faith.” Anonymous

“If we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” 2Tim.2

It is the faithfulness of God that works faithfulness in us. Faithfulness flows from being faithful and being faithful springs from faith. We look to God’s strength in order to sustain our own. Our connection to God is the very essence of faithfulness. If I want to be faithful in all I do, let me at least be faithful in that one thing that works it in me. Conversations Within” ts 9/5/2015

“The weakest part of my life can become the strongest part of my faith.” Anonymous

“If we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” 2Tim.2

It is the faithfulness of God that works faithfulness in us. Faithfulness flows from being faithful and being faithful springs from faith. We look to God’s strength in order to sustain our own. Our connection to God is the very essence of faithfulness. If I want to be faithful in all I do, let me at least be faithful in that one thing that works it in me. Conversations Within” ts 9/5/2015

“When it comes to relationships, remaining faithful is never an option but a priority.” Unknown

“Guard your heart for from it flows the springs of life.” Prov.4

If you do not want to betray the people in your life, never go somewhere that makes it possible to do so. Protect those you love by protecting yourself. It is not enough to pray, “Lead us not into temptation.” We must cooperate with the Wisdom that encourages us never to put ourselves in a position to yield to them. “Every battle is won before it's ever fought.” Sun Tzu Conversations Within” ts 9/4/2015

“When it comes to relationships, remaining faithful is never an option but a priority.” Unknown

“Guard your heart for from it flows the springs of life.” Prov.4

If you do not want to betray the people in your life, never go somewhere that makes it possible to do so. Protect those you love by protecting yourself. It is not enough to pray, “Lead us not into temptation.” We must cooperate with the Wisdom that encourages us never to put ourselves in a position to yield to them. “Every battle is won before it's ever fought.” Sun Tzu Conversations Within” ts 9/4/2015

"My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” President Jimmy Carter

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service.” 1Tim.1

Every single one of us has an opportunity every single day to be a faithful ambassador of goodness. If something isn’t good, why do it; if it is, why not? Aggressively look for ways to improve the lives of those around you. I am happiest in those moments when what I think, what I feel, and what I do all embrace this kind of overflowing goodness. Conversations Within” ts 9/3/2015

"My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.” President Jimmy Carter

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service.” 1Tim.1

Every single one of us has an opportunity every single day to be a faithful ambassador of goodness. If something isn’t good, why do it; if it is, why not? Aggressively look for ways to improve the lives of those around you. I am happiest in those moments when what I think, what I feel, and what I do all embrace this kind of overflowing goodness. Conversations Within” ts 9/3/2015

Being reliable in a small matter is the dress rehearsal for reliability in a large matter.

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Prov.3

Faithfulness is learned by keeping one promise at a time. Let me think before I make a promise, but after I make one, let me do as I have promised. Be a person of your word, but let your words reflect only what is good. If I am ever taken for granted, may it be because the people in my life can count on me in the same way they count on the sun to rise. Conversations Within” ts 9/1/2015

Being reliable in a small matter is the dress rehearsal for reliability in a large matter.

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Prov.3

Faithfulness is learned by keeping one promise at a time. Let me think before I make a promise, but after I make one, let me do as I have promised. Be a person of your word, but let your words reflect only what is good. If I am ever taken for granted, may it be because the people in my life can count on me in the same way they count on the sun to rise. Conversations Within” ts 9/1/2015

"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." Mother Teresa

“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much…” Jesus

Do some little something every single day for the ones closest to you. Offer a deliberate word of praise, a purposeful touch of kindness, an intentional favor or a special act that says,, “I love you, and I am committed to what is best for you!” If we make a habit of doing this every day then faithfulness will flourish in the garden of our relationships and its strength will guard and protect them.  Conversations Within” ts 9/2/2015

"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." Mother Teresa

“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much…” Jesus

Do some little something every single day for the ones closest to you. Offer a deliberate word of praise, a purposeful touch of kindness, an intentional favor or a special act that says,, “I love you, and I am committed to what is best for you!” If we make a habit of doing this every day then faithfulness will flourish in the garden of our relationships and its strength will guard and protect them.  Conversations Within” ts 9/2/2015

“Faithfulness lives where love is stronger than instinct.” ~ Paul Carvel

“I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the LORD.” Hos.2

Faithfulness is the very essence of marriage. Faithfulness says, “I pledge myself to you and no other.” Love moves us to make this commitment; it is also is what enables us to keep it--not the love of feelings mind you, but the love of loyalty. Faithfulness says, “I am yours and yours alone.” I may see other attractions, it might even be my instinct to desire them, but I give myself, body and soul only to you. Conversations Within” ts 8/31/2015

“Faithfulness lives where love is stronger than instinct.” ~ Paul Carvel

“I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the LORD.” Hos.2

Faithfulness is the very essence of marriage. Faithfulness says, “I pledge myself to you and no other.” Love moves us to make this commitment; it is also is what enables us to keep it--not the love of feelings mind you, but the love of loyalty. Faithfulness says, “I am yours and yours alone.” I may see other attractions, it might even be my instinct to desire them, but I give myself, body and soul only to you. Conversations Within” ts 8/31/2015

“Nobody is so poor that he has nothing to give, and nobody is so rich that he has nothing to receive.” Pope John Paul II

“Give us this day our daily bread...forgive us...lead us.” Jesus

One bit of wisdom that Jesus has passed to us is that life is not, “I” or “me” but “we” and “us.” Life is community. It is wonderful to know one’s place in the world and every single one of us need, and belong to one another. God does not intend that any of us go it alone, nor does He want us to seek goodness only for ourselves. We never more one than when we pray “Our Father who art in Heaven and remember our connection to each other. Conversations Within” ts 8/29/2015

“Nobody is so poor that he has nothing to give, and nobody is so rich that he has nothing to receive.” Pope John Paul II

“Give us this day our daily bread...forgive us...lead us.” Jesus

One bit of wisdom that Jesus has passed to us is that life is not, “I” or “me” but “we” and “us.” Life is community. It is wonderful to know one’s place in the world and every single one of us need, and belong to one another. God does not intend that any of us go it alone, nor does He want us to seek goodness only for ourselves. We never more one than when we pray “Our Father who art in Heaven and remember our connection to each other. Conversations Within” ts 8/29/2015

God helps those who help themselves, but praise be that He also helps those who cannot help themselves.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Ps.46

We do not have to wait for people to ask for help before we can offer assistance to them. They may refuse it, of course, but wisdom can often help us overcome such reluctance. Sometimes the best help we can give someone is simply our presence. Just knowing that someone cares is often enough support to help them through whatever they are facing.  Conversations Within” ts 8/28/2015

God helps those who help themselves, but praise be that He also helps those who cannot help themselves.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Ps.46

We do not have to wait for people to ask for help before we can offer assistance to them. They may refuse it, of course, but wisdom can often help us overcome such reluctance. Sometimes the best help we can give someone is simply our presence. Just knowing that someone cares is often enough support to help them through whatever they are facing.  Conversations Within” ts 8/28/2015

"We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone." - Ronald Reagan

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them.” Matt.9

It is easy to be overwhelmed by the poverty in the world. This happens to me everytime I see a picture of some starving child. I immediately want to find a way to send them food. Thank God there are charities that do this. Modern conveniences make it easy enough to get involved. Mother Teresa once said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.”  Thank God! Technology has made the world smaller so helping a distant child is now within reach of us all. Conversations Within” ts 8/27/2015

"We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone." - Ronald Reagan

“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them.” Matt.9

It is easy to be overwhelmed by the poverty in the world. This happens to me everytime I see a picture of some starving child. I immediately want to find a way to send them food. Thank God there are charities that do this. Modern conveniences make it easy enough to get involved. Mother Teresa once said, “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time and always start with the person nearest you.”  Thank God! Technology has made the world smaller so helping a distant child is now within reach of us all. Conversations Within” ts 8/27/2015

“Scatter kindness!”

“The kingdom of heaven... is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.” Jesus

Consider the power of a single seed. The magnitude of its potential staggers the mind. Who could envision the trees of a thousand forest from one acorn? There are of course many kinds of seeds. Some are sown in the ground, others in the heart. Scatter the seeds of kindness like a dandelion in the wind. Only God can measure all that a single act of kindness can accomplish in the world. Wouldn't it be nice if we could keep God occupied keeping up with it! Conversations Within” ts 8/26/2015

“Scatter kindness!”

“The kingdom of heaven... is like a mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.” Jesus

Consider the power of a single seed. The magnitude of its potential staggers the mind. Who could envision the trees of a thousand forest from one acorn? There are of course many kinds of seeds. Some are sown in the ground, others in the heart. Scatter the seeds of kindness like a dandelion in the wind. Only God can measure all that a single act of kindness can accomplish in the world. Wouldn't it be nice if we could keep God occupied keeping up with it! Conversations Within” ts 8/26/2015