When we are young, we think we have an abundance of time. After all, our parents and teachers tell us, "there'll be time for that later," or "not until your older." We spend the first 18-20 years of our lives waiting until we are "older" to "do" things. There is one thing we should never put off...
Category: Christian Living
Harmless and wise?
"I didn't think 'A' would cause 'B.' "I didn't think what I said would be offensive." "I didn't think it was important." Key phrase: "I didn't think." The rapid pace of our society coupled with a constant influx of information affords little time for mental processing. We need that time. In order to become wise, time and meditative thinking are essential.
Day 22: The canvas
There is a canvas, a ceiling, a dome that I love to look at more than any other work of art. It's painter is the original artist. He invented beauty. His creations have inspired all artists throughout the centuries.
Day 21: Quiet Time
The house was still and silent save for the soft snores of the chocolate lab lying on her bed in the far corner. I sat evaluating the budget and making my to-do list for the following day. No interruptions. No demands. Just the soft airy silence of night.
Day 20: “Small” gifts
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. Sometimes, big things really do come in small packages... Today, as I was taking a break from doing Saturday chores, my son came in from the back yard and handed me some small yellow flowers. Ever since… Continue reading Day 20: “Small” gifts
Day 19: My Country
I am thankful to live in the United States of America. For all its faults and foibles, it's still a pretty good place to live...
Day 18: Music
Music... will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you. ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Day 17: Law Enforcement Officers
I am thankful for the state troopers, border patrol, highway patrol, city police, sheriff's deputies and SWAT teams that put their life on the line daily to protect total strangers.
Day 16: I’m Thankful for My Parents
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. They always say that children are a gift... But so are good parents! I have been fortunate to have grown up with the same two parents and lived in the same house. Until recently, I never appreciated… Continue reading Day 16: I’m Thankful for My Parents
Day 15: Providence
This post is part of "30 days of Giving Thanks" To read more within this series, click here. A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. ~ Proverbs 16.9, NKJV Providence. Thats one of those old churchy words that people used to use in reference to God's plan, right? Very close!… Continue reading Day 15: Providence
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