12 June 2011
Quotes
Jun/17/11
After loosing the love of my life, I treasured meaningful quotes. When our minds are too numb to be creative, a brief phrase that expresses our heart is a treasure. Here are a few I loved.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Earth holds no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Grief is the reminder that we loved and were loved.
Its better to have loved and lost, than never have loved at all.
Of all the quotes I scribbled, reread and wept over, none matched the comfort of these:
“I go to prepare a place for you,” Jesus words.
“He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed.”
Do you need healing today, my friend? Prepare for heaven
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“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”
Earth holds no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Grief is the reminder that we loved and were loved.
Its better to have loved and lost, than never have loved at all.
Of all the quotes I scribbled, reread and wept over, none matched the comfort of these:
“I go to prepare a place for you,” Jesus words.
“He is Risen, He is Risen Indeed.”
Do you need healing today, my friend? Prepare for heaven
Podcast
Ageless
Jun/16/11
Why do we make such a big deal of age? Some people are marking years by the next job change, qualifying for medical coverage, graduation date, or their 21st birthday.
What difference does it make? Not as much as we think at the moment. A World War I veteran, Claude Choules, died recently at the age of 110. He was still dancing and swimming.
Moses died at age 120. His eyes were not weak and his strength was not gone. Deuteronomy 34:7. The average age of our United States Senators is 62.
I’ve given up slalom water skiing. But two skis are still a bunch of fun. But remembering Moses gives a sense of urgency to the content of each day. God knows when our last day will be. We don’t. Let’s just make today count.
Podcast
What difference does it make? Not as much as we think at the moment. A World War I veteran, Claude Choules, died recently at the age of 110. He was still dancing and swimming.
Moses died at age 120. His eyes were not weak and his strength was not gone. Deuteronomy 34:7. The average age of our United States Senators is 62.
I’ve given up slalom water skiing. But two skis are still a bunch of fun. But remembering Moses gives a sense of urgency to the content of each day. God knows when our last day will be. We don’t. Let’s just make today count.
Podcast
Fast Or Alone
Jun/15/11
Theres an African proverb that speaks truth. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ I’m learning that with our Africa projects. I’ve traveled alone to start our first projects. Traveling and decision making are simple when you’re a party of one. Tomorrow I leave with a team. While I meet with widows, reaching out to help them acquire a skill, my three grandsons will lead sports events with their orphaned children. My daughter and son-in-law will coordinate and serve in both places.
Yes, it will take us longer to get through customs. Retrieving baggage and adjusting when the unexpected happens will require more time. Logistics of food for six and travel will be more complicated. But I think we’ll go far.
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Yes, it will take us longer to get through customs. Retrieving baggage and adjusting when the unexpected happens will require more time. Logistics of food for six and travel will be more complicated. But I think we’ll go far.
Podcast
Playing Hurt 2
Jun/14/11
Are you facing this new day discouraged? Wounded in your heart and soul? Like an athlete still in the game after being rocked, we call it ‘playing hurt.’ My friend, I know this does not sooth your soul, but most people ‘play hurt,’ at least part of the time.
Yes, some hide it better than others. Here’s whats good. While ‘busy’ does not change the reality of what discourages you today, your ‘to do’ list is at least distracting. Paul in Philippians 3:12 tells us that he had to press on to accomplish what he needed to do. We know he had a problem thorn in the flesh that never went away. He was ‘playing hurt.‘ Succumbing to life’s injuries is unnecessary. And you’ll be rewarded for pressing on.
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Yes, some hide it better than others. Here’s whats good. While ‘busy’ does not change the reality of what discourages you today, your ‘to do’ list is at least distracting. Paul in Philippians 3:12 tells us that he had to press on to accomplish what he needed to do. We know he had a problem thorn in the flesh that never went away. He was ‘playing hurt.‘ Succumbing to life’s injuries is unnecessary. And you’ll be rewarded for pressing on.
Podcast
Playing Hurt
Jun/13/11
My friend was a college basketball player. Karyn was small and mighty. In recent years she’s had multiple surgeries: hips, feet, knees. Yet she’s working, gardening, and lifting babies. “How do you do it,” I asked?
“I’m used to playing hurt.” She reminisced her college glory days remembering that an injury was not a cause to be sidelined or benched.
How like real living today. Few of us are unscarred with emotions, mind, and spiritual stamina at 100% on any given day. Yet we face the new day.
May I encourage you, friend. Its O.K. to play hurt. Most people are. You’ve visited someone you love in prison--and then you go to your job.
Someone you trusted bailed on you--and you go to family gatherings, social events, church.
Just remember, Jesus did too!
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“I’m used to playing hurt.” She reminisced her college glory days remembering that an injury was not a cause to be sidelined or benched.
How like real living today. Few of us are unscarred with emotions, mind, and spiritual stamina at 100% on any given day. Yet we face the new day.
May I encourage you, friend. Its O.K. to play hurt. Most people are. You’ve visited someone you love in prison--and then you go to your job.
Someone you trusted bailed on you--and you go to family gatherings, social events, church.
Just remember, Jesus did too!
Podcast