April 3, 2023
#518 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
February, 2023 As an old Christian, I realize that I have two great advantages: 1) There have been enough events in my life’s experiences for me to know it’s all true–He is Lord, He is alive, He loves me unconditionally. 2) I have the time to make responding to the truth my top priority. My children are raised; my career is over. I wish I had been more responsive earlier, but We are here now. He does not want to steer, He wants to navigate. I hope to become more and more responsive as I direct my energy toward Him.
April 4, 2023
It’s a golf-ish Tuesday…
#519 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March, 2023 My friend from England is visiting–we go on a golf getaway with a bunch of the senior men tomorrow. In the meantime, we fend for ourselves (Karen is still in British Columbia). Cooking, like golf, is an art form. Check out Paul’s Shepherd Pie!
April 5, 2023
#520 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
February, 2023 The Bible uses two different three-word combinations frequently: “faith, hope and love’ and “peace and grace and mercy”. I have usually grouped them together in my mind as benefits of following God. Yet I realize the two groups are quite dissimilar. The latter three are on God–He is to give them to us (already has, actually). But the first three are on us–they are to be our response to Him. The irony is that we have to go to Him for both of them.
April 6, 2023
I want to send this out in response to all you people from my past and present who sent me well wishes on my birthday…
#521 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
April 5, 2023 Today is my birthday. I am 74 years old. I don’t know if I’m more blessed by the past or dazzled by the future. My wife is my true partner on this journey. It is so gratifying to observe life play out for my children and their families. I am healthy and active. I love my brother and four sisters and they love me. I have the most wonderful friends imaginable. Jesus said, “I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly.” Thank You, Jesus.
April 7, 2023
$ Friday…
#522 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
December, 2022 Unexpected expenses, like an auto repair or a home service bill, can too easily pierce my equanimity. This is partly because of my inherent distrust of repair people and my awareness of how they can take advantage of my mechanical ignorance. I feel like a potential rube. I recognize my vulnerability. But I think my dis-ease has to do with my attitude about money, and it is something that God wants me to let go of. Certainly I could get ripped-off—doesn’t that fall under the realm of God’s commitment to take care of me?
April 8, 2023
#523 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
January, 2023 C.S. Lewis, again: “This is my endlessly recurrent temptation: to go down to that Sea (St. John of the Cross called God a sea) and there neither to dive nor swim nor float, but only dabble and splash, careful not to get out of my depth, and holding on to the lifeline which connects me with my temporal things.” –from The Weight of Glory
Dear Lord — by Your grace, by Your mercy, by Your power — enable me to take off all my clothes and jump into the Sea.
April 9, 2023
Joyful Easter, everyone!
#524 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
January, 2023 I have been asking God to show me how to share knowledge of Jesus with others. That might sound sanctimonious, but I mean the person, not the religion, like, “I’d like to introduce you to my Friend.” (That’s the whole point of Easter–He is alive.) So many people seem unaware of His actual presence. I am far enough on my journey to know He is the Light of the world, willing to shine on everyone. Dear Lord, use me as a vessel to shine Your light.
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