When the dynamic of love defines me, I discover the value of keeping my word, or say nothing at all. It is as simple as that.
“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.” Jesus “
Just me trying to be honest with God.
"A promise is a cloud, fulfillment is rain." - Arabian Proverb
"Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide." Napoleon Bonaparte
When I find it difficult to make a decision, I can always make the decision of when I will decide. In other words, I give myself a deadline. I find that this not only frees me to focus on
“Whoever gathers...little by little makes it grow.” Prov.13.11 “Conversations Within” ts 3/11/2025
“Look for the good, look for the good. Life sure would be sweeter if everybody would.” Jason Mraz
There may be times when I find this a challenge, but for the most part, goodness is all around me, and found in the simplest things. We parked behind an Academy Sports the other night to fix dinner before finding a spot to go down for the night. I looked out the Van window and realized Jesus really does lead us beside still waters.
“The Lord is good!” Ps.100 “Conversations Within” ts 3/9/
“The most important things in life aren't things.” Anthony J. D'Angelo
Everything that is really important is seen with spiritual eyes. My life is so much more than the soon to be carcass that houses it. God is Spirit. Expressions of love may be tangible but are felt in the soul. I am a spirit. Because of the resurrection, I will survive my passing. I want the force of my life to invest in what can accompany me.
“So 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.4.18 “Conversations Within” ts 3/8/2025
How much of my life is fiction?
I recently re-watched a movie based on a true story, but I was troubled to learn that the parts I valued were actually fabricated. The fiction played better than the facts. It made me wonder how much of the way I view my life is fiction. Lord, help me do a rewrite that is factual, that my interactions with you become my reality.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy
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