February 29
This is an extra day this year, won’t happen again for four years. It should be a world-wide holiday so everyone can do something special. What to do with this added day? Love on a stranger, plant a tree, hug someone elses child, volunteer somewhere, fast and meditate, go for a walk and look around, giggle. Here is another suggestion:
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Be Encouraged
February 28
The shop lights are on, but obviously the owner is out. As I descend the wooden steps, a car rolls in next to mine. "He is not here, " I yell.
"Figures! He is often out on calls," the driver responds.
Believers have a way of connecting and soon we are talking about doing God's work. We agree that our meeting this day is God's way of strengthening each of us. Later I read:
"I'm eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other." (Romans 1:12)
The shop lights are on, but obviously the owner is out. As I descend the wooden steps, a car rolls in next to mine. "He is not here, " I yell.
"Figures! He is often out on calls," the driver responds.
Believers have a way of connecting and soon we are talking about doing God's work. We agree that our meeting this day is God's way of strengthening each of us. Later I read:
"I'm eager to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. In this way, each of us will be a blessing to the other." (Romans 1:12)
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Model Chinese Village
February 27
We visit a classroom in a model Chinese village. The children rise and sing with coordinated hand movements. We applaud. An awkward silence follows.
“The children are waiting to see what you have prepared for them,” our guide says.
A dozen stunned Americans huddle. Our leader prays for help. Someone suggests “London Bridge is Falling Down.” Bingo! Prayer answered. The children catch on quickly and each one takes a turn with lots of laughter. The moment is precious.
“Who ever receives a little child in My name receives Me.” (Matthew 18:5)
We visit a classroom in a model Chinese village. The children rise and sing with coordinated hand movements. We applaud. An awkward silence follows.
“The children are waiting to see what you have prepared for them,” our guide says.
A dozen stunned Americans huddle. Our leader prays for help. Someone suggests “London Bridge is Falling Down.” Bingo! Prayer answered. The children catch on quickly and each one takes a turn with lots of laughter. The moment is precious.
“Who ever receives a little child in My name receives Me.” (Matthew 18:5)
What would you have done?
He is alone, staying in a small mobile home and is unemployable. He is trying to make it on $700 a month Social Security. He tells his small group that he was going into a Wall Mart and passed a homeless couple sitting near the door and over hears the man say, "but we need to eat." A few feet inside the door he stops. "I had $7 in my pocket so I went outside and gave that man $5. I just knew that is what the Lord wanted me to do."
"All these others made offerings they will never miss; this poor widow gave extravgantly what she couldn't afford. The truth is she has given by far the largest offering." (Luke 21:3)
"All these others made offerings they will never miss; this poor widow gave extravgantly what she couldn't afford. The truth is she has given by far the largest offering." (Luke 21:3)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
How Is Your Day?
February 25
How has God blessed me this day?
I slept in a warm comfortable bed.
Next to me is a loving mate, His gift.
My home has plumbing and a roof.
There is peace and quiet.
Drinkable water and food abounds..
I am free of pain.
I have family and friends
There is laughter. joy and found memories
Forgiveness and grace have been given.
I live in the land of the free.
My Lord loves me.
There is so much for which to be thankful.
How is you day?
“This is a day the Lord has made. We shall rejoice and be glad in it.”(Psalm 118:4)
How has God blessed me this day?
I slept in a warm comfortable bed.
Next to me is a loving mate, His gift.
My home has plumbing and a roof.
There is peace and quiet.
Drinkable water and food abounds..
I am free of pain.
I have family and friends
There is laughter. joy and found memories
Forgiveness and grace have been given.
I live in the land of the free.
My Lord loves me.
There is so much for which to be thankful.
How is you day?
“This is a day the Lord has made. We shall rejoice and be glad in it.”(Psalm 118:4)
A Fish Story
February 24
One year I put together tidbits about hunting and fishing for The Record of Bergen County N.J. That summer I talked my editor into letting me cover the R.I. Tuna Tournament providing I wouldn't charge for my travel. At the time my folks lived in Rhode Island so I could visit and stay with them. God arranged for a fisherman from Bergen County to catch the largest tuna and my story and a picture made page one.
Now I have a boss Who wants me to make a bigger catch..
"Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Mark 1:17)
One year I put together tidbits about hunting and fishing for The Record of Bergen County N.J. That summer I talked my editor into letting me cover the R.I. Tuna Tournament providing I wouldn't charge for my travel. At the time my folks lived in Rhode Island so I could visit and stay with them. God arranged for a fisherman from Bergen County to catch the largest tuna and my story and a picture made page one.
Now I have a boss Who wants me to make a bigger catch..
"Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Mark 1:17)
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