June 30, 2025
“Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend..” –Carole King
#1476 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May 11, 2025 My inclination is to lean Jesus more to my ‘friend’ side than my ‘leader’ side. That way I have more control. It’s not such a bad thing–He’s absolutely the best friend I’ve ever had. But it causes me to miss out–He is even more so the perfect leader. I will never go wrong following Him. Teach me, Lord
July 1, 2025
Golf Tuesday, the other side…
#1477 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May 26, 2025 My wife is a gardener. I am certain that gardening is every bit as much of a spiritual exercise as golf is. She gets lots of exercise, it helps to calm her mind, and she is working in conjunction with God to create beauty. Unlike her with golf, I get to share in the benefits of her efforts. All spiritual exercise has long term value that we are not usually aware of. But I must say that I don’t think that she gets the moments of exhilaration from gardening that are built into playing golf.
July 2, 2025
Are you comfortable?
#1478 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May 19, 2025 “If you want a religion to make you feel comfortable, I certainly don’t recommend Christianity.” –C.S. Lewis
Why is that? Our faith supposedly promises peace and joy and love. I suspect it’s because there’s one constant in the Christian walk, and it’s one that many people try to avoid: change. As I strive to follow Christ, I have no guarantee of what direction He is going to lead. Life with Christ is meant to be an adventure. If I am holding back, it is difficult to move forward.
July 3, 2025
Look who God gave me!
#1479 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
May 25, 2025 “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” –Stephen Covey
My friend told me today that he is only impatient with people who are stupid. Isn’t that a bit like saying you love all humanity that is rich and white? This I believe: my reactions are decisions. God puts the people in front of me and I am responsible for how I react to them.
July 4, 2025
A plea for religious tolerance on Independence Day…
#1480 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
July 4, 2025 “What characterizes anyone who has had just a little bit of God is that they always want more of that experience! Could it not be that this Hindu, this Sufi, this charismatic, this Jew has, in fact, touched upon the same eternal Mystery that I am seeking? Can we at least give one another the benefit of the doubt? I can be somewhat patient with people who think they have the truth. The problem for me is when they think they have the whole truth.” –Fr. Richard Rohr
July 5, 2025
“The first wealth is health.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson
#1481 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
June 4, 2025 I had my annual physical today and it was all relatively good news–except for the fact that my doctor, who I love, is leaving. I seem to be surrounded by people with health issues these days (and nothing rocks our foundation like health issues). I feel fortunate. My three best friends from college are all dead. Our time is our time. God is encouraging me to live as fully as I can while I can. Lead on, Jesus
July 6, 2025
Family Sunday, reflectively..
#1482 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
June 24, 2025 At the Girls’ 13’s National Volleyball Championships, I watched my granddaughter’s team lose their crossover match in a tense, hard-fought three-setter. Most of the girls were in tears afterwards. God tells me the result of the match is almost meaningless–the effect of the match upon their characters is what matters.
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