Just me trying to be honest with God.

The word “Christian” has been watered down by so many non-Christian acts that conscientious believers often feel compelled to apologize.

 I am sometimes ashamed of the way I represent Christ to others. Before I can properly represent Jesus to the world, I should take an honest look at my misrepresentations. Anytime I think, say or do anything to another person that doesn’t reflect His love is certainly a misrepresentation.

“not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.” 1Pet.3.9 Conversations Within” ts 7/26/2024



“Lord, hear my voice, my present voice I mean, Not that which may be speaking an hour hence...Dissolve my parliament and intervene.” C. S. Lewis

I  want to be God’s man--to serve Him with whole hearted devotion. Alas, there is a difference in saying I am God’s man, and I want to be. I want to be because I am not. My heart is still divided.

“For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” Conversations Within” ts 7/25/2024



"Changes somehow frighten me, still I have to smile, it turns me on to think of growing old.” John Denver

Age is slowing me down. By necessity I have to pay more attention to my movements. Doing so not only keeps me from pulling a muscle, it is helping me to be wholly present in each moment. I enjoy being right here, right now, right where I am!” I am coming to appreciate the transition of aging.

“Be where you are.” Ecc.9 Conversations Within” ts 7/27/2024



“I don’t know what to think.” Nana

I will sometimes ask my wife what she thinks about someone or something. She often tells me that she doesn't know what to think. This is her way of saying I don’t have all the facts, so I do not have any judgment or comment about it.  I am learning to appreciate her gentle and humble admission. It reminds me of someone I want to be like. 

“Judge not.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 7/26/2024




“The key to life is not accumulation, it is contribution.” Stephen Covey

Today I have the blessed opportunity to contribute to the people in my life. We can make a mark for goodness. We can contribute, not compete. We can choose love in the face of hate, compassion in the face of criticism. We can spread joy not judgment.

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 7/25/2024