March 20, 2023
#504 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 I feel so privileged that God speaks to me. I suppose in another light it’s seen as self-glorification (especially posting it–hey, everybody, look at how spiritual I am!) But I will let my ego worry about other lights. I want to proclaim the joy of a personal relationship with the Lord.
March 21, 2023
The early bird gets the tee time…
#505 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Sunday, December 11, 2022 This is a lesson God is teaching me constantly on the golf course: It is really hard for me to focus on the Lord when I am so busy examining myself.
March 22, 2023
#506 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 It’s possible for my writing project to dominate my relationship with God–like I’m more interested in what He has to say to me (so I can post it) than in who He is. I don’t want that to happen. That could turn me into a Martha instead of a Mary, and I prefer to sit at His feet. As always, it’s more about allowing Him to lead than watching me follow.
March 23, 2023
#507 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Thursday, January 26, 2023 C.S. Lewis, one of my mentors: “That is why the Christian is in a different position from other people who are trying to do good. They hope, by being good, to please God if there is one; or–if they think there is not–at least they hope to deserve the approval of good men. But the Christian thinks that any good he does comes from the Christ-life inside him. He does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us…” –from Mere Christianity
March 24, 2023
Money. It’s an area I struggle with, and I confer with God frequently. Thus begins a new series: $ Fridays
#508 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Thursday, December 1, 2022 I have been grappling with issues like financial security, how we spend, helping our kids out (now and/or as an inheritance), how to direct our charitable giving, where is the line between indulgence and need, what is prudent. All of those issues have a grayish tint. These are the directives I get from the Lord:
–“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy…But rather store up your treasures in heaven…” (Matthew 6:20) Translation: Money should not be the chief factor on which I base my decisions.
–”…my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19) Translation: Our future security does not depend on our checkbook.
–“No one can serve two masters…You cannot serve God and wealth.” (Matthew 6:24) Translation: Following God comes before financial considerations…
Conclusion: Stop stressing. Realize it is God’s money, not mine. Appreciate how generous He has been. Try to be a good steward.
March 25, 2023
#509 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Sunday, January 29, 2023 Karen was speculating on why so many people choose to not even think about God. She thinks it might be because they view Christians as weak. I guess depending on something other than yourself can be seen as weak, if you are seeing through the eyes of ego. I think it’s weak to enjoy all the good things of this life without ever acknowledging the Giver–like a spoiled child. Since He gives us each breath we take, He probably has a hand in the other stuff.
March 26, 2023
It’s Family Sunday!
#510 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
Saturday, December 18, 2023 We went to ICE today, a Christmas extravaganza at the Gaylord resort in Grapevine, TX. I should say winter extravaganza, for it was devoid of any religious connotation (Karen informs me the last ice exhibit was a nativity scene–I guess I was too numb to notice). While the creation of a human freezer and spectacular ice displays were amazing, I found the experience oddly unsettling. There was a herd-likeness to it as we were ushered through the icy caverns, and commercialization seemed like a high priority. Of course, being with family made it all worthwhile, but, alas, we are getting old–Karen and I were relieved to get out…
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