March 31, 2025
#1385 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
February 16, 2025 A ‘come to Jesus’ moment, to my understanding, is when I do something wrong, either see or anticipate the negative consequences, and turn to the Lord for forgiveness and help. I’ve had many such moments in my life, and they have been humbling and efficacious. What I’ve learned is that neither sins nor crises are prerequisites. He is always available. “Just as I am Thou wilt receive
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve
Because Thy promises I believe
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.”
April 1, 2025
IMG_1510 (1)Golf Tuesday, an unexpected guest…
#1386 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March 21, 2025 A miracle of a worldly nature–Bryson DeChambeau played Frisco Farms (my course) today! Apparently he likes to play local courses and see if he can beat the course record (62–he didn’t come close). What’s odd is that Frisco Farms would not even rank in the top 50 courses in the DFW area. He and his entourage had tee times cleared before and after so he could zip right through–he played alone. His pursuit seems rather egoistic–the life of the Spirit cares nothing for records and celebrity and hero worship. But it was cool to see him, and the grace and power of his swing is celestial.
April 2, 2025
#1387 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March 20, 2022 “The eye with which I see God is the eye with which God sees me.” –Meister Eckhart
“You have eyes to see and do not see.” –Jesus (Mark 8:18)
Two important statements. Jesus is warning me that it is possible to choose to ignore the Light. The state of the world tells me that many choose exactly that. Eckhart is telling me the Lord will only reveal as much of Himself as I allow. He will never force Himself on me. Actually, Jesus says it better than Eckhart:
“The light of the body is the eye. So if your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light.” (Matthew 6:22)
Give me clear eyes, Lord Jesus
April 3, 2025
#1388 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March 18, 2025 My favorite place in New Orleans is the sculpture garden in City Park. It is a great place to meditate and also to people watch. My very favorite statue in the sculpture garden is called “Speed of Grace.” This is how I felt God struck me when I was 26 years old and had no idea where I was going with my life.
April 4, 2025
#1389 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
February 19, 2025 Help me in my weakness, I heard the drifter say, as they carried him from the courthouse and were taking him away–that Bob Dylan line came to me as I meditated. I am indeed a drifter, mentally. That helps me as a creative writer, but it comes with a price–I am not well-attuned to the material plane (the courthouse). I misplace things, don’t hear things, can’t remember things. Praise to my Savior who faithfully nudges me in finding the balance and the direction to go, helping me in my weakness.
April 5, 2025
My perspective on my 76th birthday…(and thanks to all the well-wishers!)
#1390 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
April 5, 2025 “Happiness is continuing to desire what you already have.”–St. Augustine. I think I’m in the happiest stage of my life. I hope that is not a brag–to me it’s a reflection on St. Augustine’s quote. I already have what I desire. I know where I am going and Who is waiting for me. Onward.
April 6, 2025
Family Sunday, travelin’ style…
#1391 HOW GOD SPOKE TO ME TODAY
March 14, 2025 On the road with God alters the runway–seems the approach is more peripheral and less direct. But I like driving with my wife, and I love seeing how the world changes from Dallas to New Orleans. Throw in that we’re seeing family that we don’t get to see that often…as Dylan said, “…love is all there is, it makes the world go ’round…” Thank You for the opportunity to travel, Lord
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