June 24, 2024
#1006 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
April, 2024 Happiness and joy. My friend says they are two separate entities, never necessarily connected. I say that happiness is an inn along the roadside on the journey to joy. I understand that people can be made happy by base things–but way more by good things…like weddings and wellness and even the weather. Happiness makes me hunger for joy.
June 25, 2024
Golf Tuesday, a dream deferred…
#1007 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May 22, 2024 It is raining outside, pretty hard. I like the sound on my roof. I had planned to play golf tomorrow. It is crystal clear to me that I should rejoice whenever His plans overrule mine, because if there’s anything I’ve learned over the past fifty years, it’s that He knows what is good for me. Trust, trust, trust–it’s not a contract, it’s a moment by moment bond.
June 26, 2024
#1008 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
April 5, 2024 On the occasion of my 75th birthday, I was greeted by the Grim Reaper (courtesy of Laura). I wonder who looks more like death? (I also wonder how many readers I will lose after posting this photo.)
June 27, 2024
#1009 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March, 2024 One of the purposes of retirement is reflection. God wants me to look back, to remember, to evaluate, to consider, to regret, to confess, maybe even to make amends. He wants me to do this with a peaceful mind, because all that was and is and will be is covered by His love. Regret and acceptance are not mutually exclusive.
June 28, 2024
#1110 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
June, 2023 Jesus wants to be the constant in my life. That is why He invites me to abide in Him. This is not some egoistic powergrab. He graciously offers not just to be with me but to guide me. Ah, the pleasure of His company! Of this I am convinced: there is no freedom like freedom in Christ.
June 29, 2024
#1111 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
April, 2024 I stopped watching the news about six months ago, and I’m trying to evaluate that decision. In terms of my own sanity, peace of mind and well-being, I have no doubt it has been beneficial. I don’t think my not watching has had any effect on the direction of the news. Am I less compassionate or more apathetic about the sufferings of humankind? I hope not. I find many opportunities to be caring and compassionate in my daily life. Watching the news filled me with anxiety and dread–hardly stepping stones to a life of faith. My sister says I have put blinders on–I prefer to think my eyes are being opened.
June 30, 2024
Family Sunday, empty nest style…
#1112 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May, 2024 One of my most frequent prayers is “…draw Karen and me together nearer to You.” It has been working for 48 years, so why stop?
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