July 13
We stop in a Maryland rest area along I-95.Once ack in the car I turn the key nothing. I call our motoring plan. The agent says he will have to send two tow trucks, one for our car and one for the trailer we are towing. It is going to be a long night.
Joy prays, “Lord we need help here.” I turn the key. Ignition. I thank God, cancel the tow and drive off. How did this happen? I should call the "Car Talk" brothers of public radio about this.
“We give thanks to You, 0 God we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.” (Psalm 75:1)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Greeter Lesson
July 12
It is my Sunday to be a greeter at church.
I read that Mahatma Gandhi once read about Jesus and was so intrigued that he headed for the nearest Christian Church. An usher confronted him at the door and reportedly said, “You don’t belong here, go back to your own kind” The spiritual
leader of India was turned away.
I remember Gandhi when I'm a greeter for our church. Actually I should be a greeter all the time spreading His love.
"In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him." (Acts 10:34-35)
It is my Sunday to be a greeter at church.
I read that Mahatma Gandhi once read about Jesus and was so intrigued that he headed for the nearest Christian Church. An usher confronted him at the door and reportedly said, “You don’t belong here, go back to your own kind” The spiritual
leader of India was turned away.
I remember Gandhi when I'm a greeter for our church. Actually I should be a greeter all the time spreading His love.
"In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him." (Acts 10:34-35)
Sunday, July 11, 2010
No Rain
July 11
It hasn’t rained for seven weeks. I can't imagine how bad it gets after seven years of drought, which the Bible records during Joseph's time in Egypt. God gave Joseph a plan to deal with it; store up during the years of plenty to survive the lean years.
(One of the earliest recorded financial planning tips).
Where is my treasure? I opened my account by accepting Jesus as My Lord and Savior. How much have I added?
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys.” (Matthew 6:19)
It hasn’t rained for seven weeks. I can't imagine how bad it gets after seven years of drought, which the Bible records during Joseph's time in Egypt. God gave Joseph a plan to deal with it; store up during the years of plenty to survive the lean years.
(One of the earliest recorded financial planning tips).
Where is my treasure? I opened my account by accepting Jesus as My Lord and Savior. How much have I added?
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys.” (Matthew 6:19)
Dead Branch
July 10
Joy has left for the day and now is my chance to remove the dead branch hanging over the water. Joy wanted me to hire someone but I know I can do it myself. I reach up and twist the branch. SNAP. At that second I realize I am standing directly underneath this branch. How dumb.
I brace for the impact. Splash. The main branch crashes harmlessly into the lake and I am left holding some twigs and feeling absolutely stupid. The Lord has taken pity on a fool.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
(Psalm 136:1)
Joy has left for the day and now is my chance to remove the dead branch hanging over the water. Joy wanted me to hire someone but I know I can do it myself. I reach up and twist the branch. SNAP. At that second I realize I am standing directly underneath this branch. How dumb.
I brace for the impact. Splash. The main branch crashes harmlessly into the lake and I am left holding some twigs and feeling absolutely stupid. The Lord has taken pity on a fool.
"Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
(Psalm 136:1)
Friday, July 9, 2010
Three Boys and a Snake
July 9
At camp two boys and I confronted a dull brown and red snake with a vibrating tail. One boy pinned the snake with a stick. The other boy grabbed it and put it inside a flimsy cupcake box. In a flash the snake sprung out of the box, slithered over a bare knee to the ground and escaped. A bugle sounded and three tenderfoot scouts ran off to a parade field. .
Angels were looking after three boys that Sunday when that Timber Rattlesnake chose to get away rather than get even.
“He will give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways."
(Psalm 91:11)
At camp two boys and I confronted a dull brown and red snake with a vibrating tail. One boy pinned the snake with a stick. The other boy grabbed it and put it inside a flimsy cupcake box. In a flash the snake sprung out of the box, slithered over a bare knee to the ground and escaped. A bugle sounded and three tenderfoot scouts ran off to a parade field. .
Angels were looking after three boys that Sunday when that Timber Rattlesnake chose to get away rather than get even.
“He will give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways."
(Psalm 91:11)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Cigarette Boat
July 7
It’s a perfect day on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. We are with a group on an island owned by a successful businessman. Joy and I climb aboard a cigarette boat with six others. We all hang on to stay upright. It is invigorating but it isn’t fun. That is how I feel about roller coasters. Why go? Is it for the thrill?
Today I get that rush of excitement when I feel God is near or is calling.
"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." (John 15:11)
It’s a perfect day on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. We are with a group on an island owned by a successful businessman. Joy and I climb aboard a cigarette boat with six others. We all hang on to stay upright. It is invigorating but it isn’t fun. That is how I feel about roller coasters. Why go? Is it for the thrill?
Today I get that rush of excitement when I feel God is near or is calling.
"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." (John 15:11)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Test Candle
July 6
It is a restaurant in a cave. The room is well lit yet a lone candle burns on a ledge. Our waiter says, "that's our test candle as long as it flickers we’re fine.” Nervous laughter. Half way through dinner a woman yells, "The Candle is out!" Heads turn. "It is OK," her husband says relighting the candle, "the waiter was only joking."
My life is like that test candle. I can light up with His truth or be nothing and that is no joke.
"You are the light of the world." Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14,16)
It is a restaurant in a cave. The room is well lit yet a lone candle burns on a ledge. Our waiter says, "that's our test candle as long as it flickers we’re fine.” Nervous laughter. Half way through dinner a woman yells, "The Candle is out!" Heads turn. "It is OK," her husband says relighting the candle, "the waiter was only joking."
My life is like that test candle. I can light up with His truth or be nothing and that is no joke.
"You are the light of the world." Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:14,16)
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