August 31
Ever see a person with a cardboard sign that reads "will work for food?"
I ask, “Does your sign mean what it says, will work for food?” He says yes. I drive him to my house and he mows my lawn. He is desperate for money to pay the rent and to buy food for his wife and child. He has some leads for work but nothing has come through.I pay him in cash, not food, and drive him to his neighborhood. We are both blessed this day.
"He who despises his neighbor sins; But he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he." (Proverbs 14:21)
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
FIRE!
August 28
FIRE! The word yells at you. It demands action." Call the fire department! Let's go!
"Where are Pat and Steve?" "At the fire!"
We run up the hill behind the cottage. "It is steep--and long." "I smell it." "I see it.” Finally the top! There are two blackened faces, one boy holds a charged shirt. A circle of flames 10 feet in diameter is growing. Thank God there isn't a breeze. Finally firemen, who panted up the same hill with back pumps, douse the flames. All are safe.
"But I have trusted in your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13:5-6)
FIRE! The word yells at you. It demands action." Call the fire department! Let's go!
"Where are Pat and Steve?" "At the fire!"
We run up the hill behind the cottage. "It is steep--and long." "I smell it." "I see it.” Finally the top! There are two blackened faces, one boy holds a charged shirt. A circle of flames 10 feet in diameter is growing. Thank God there isn't a breeze. Finally firemen, who panted up the same hill with back pumps, douse the flames. All are safe.
"But I have trusted in your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me.” (Psalm 13:5-6)
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Day in a Park
August 27
I sit and read my Bible. A woman with two girls in the play area asks, “Tell me in what book do you find the Tower of Babel? Whan I pause she adds," Oh I can look it up later.”
I leave surprised by her question. I look it up. Men decide to build a tower to become famous. In case I don’t get it, the commentary says, "We should glorify God, not build towers (riches) to get our self worth, which become more important than God." (NIV)
“Its name is called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth; and from there the Lord scattered them abroad over the face of all the earth." (Genesis 11:9)
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Hot Day
August 25
"I had no idea why I bought four bottles of water," Joy tells me, "one bottle would have been enough for the trip home. Something just told me to buy four.
The bottles sit in a bag while she drives down the Mass. Pike to the exit for Sturbridge. "As I approach the toll station, I notice a family of four sitting by the side of the road with a dog. They are beat. I
stop, all are thirsty, especially the dog.
“Whoever shall give a drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no way lose his reward.”(Matt 10:42)
"I had no idea why I bought four bottles of water," Joy tells me, "one bottle would have been enough for the trip home. Something just told me to buy four.
The bottles sit in a bag while she drives down the Mass. Pike to the exit for Sturbridge. "As I approach the toll station, I notice a family of four sitting by the side of the road with a dog. They are beat. I
stop, all are thirsty, especially the dog.
“Whoever shall give a drink to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no way lose his reward.”(Matt 10:42)
Monday, August 22, 2011
Yelling
August 21
A national magazine shared a survey of elementary school children who were asked if there was one thing they could change about their mom what would it be. Their answer-"not to yell at me." Ouch! Sorry Moms.
We received a call that a couple we knew was having a violent argument in front of their children. By the time Joy and I arrive the husband has left the house and the wife was still shaking from anger and fear. The confrontation started when one of the parents yelled uncontrollably at a child who refused to finish her breakfast. The other parent jumped to the defense of the child and a yelling match ensued. How different things can be when we follow the wisdom of the Proverbs.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
(Proverbs 15:1)
A national magazine shared a survey of elementary school children who were asked if there was one thing they could change about their mom what would it be. Their answer-"not to yell at me." Ouch! Sorry Moms.
We received a call that a couple we knew was having a violent argument in front of their children. By the time Joy and I arrive the husband has left the house and the wife was still shaking from anger and fear. The confrontation started when one of the parents yelled uncontrollably at a child who refused to finish her breakfast. The other parent jumped to the defense of the child and a yelling match ensued. How different things can be when we follow the wisdom of the Proverbs.
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
(Proverbs 15:1)
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Handling Stress
August 22
We are moving and boxes are all over the living room. I fear two things I seek are in one of the taped boxes. “Let’s stop and pray right now,” Joy says.. “Lord we seek your help here. We need to find the work folder and the gift certificate or give Mal peace about it.”
I feel my stress subside. I thank her for her love. As I rise from my knees I spot an open box under the divan. Inside is my business folder and the gift certificate.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6
We are moving and boxes are all over the living room. I fear two things I seek are in one of the taped boxes. “Let’s stop and pray right now,” Joy says.. “Lord we seek your help here. We need to find the work folder and the gift certificate or give Mal peace about it.”
I feel my stress subside. I thank her for her love. As I rise from my knees I spot an open box under the divan. Inside is my business folder and the gift certificate.
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6
Saturday, August 20, 2011
God Knows
August 21,2011
Robin helped her best friend Lisa pack and move from Florida to Texas.Feeling the loss of her friend, Robin went off to attend a new comers class at a church. She sat next to a sweet lady who told her during the break that her name was Lisa and she was feeling lonely because she had recently moved to Florida from Texas where she left her dear friend. Robin.
"...your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask him." (Matthew 6:8}
Robin helped her best friend Lisa pack and move from Florida to Texas.Feeling the loss of her friend, Robin went off to attend a new comers class at a church. She sat next to a sweet lady who told her during the break that her name was Lisa and she was feeling lonely because she had recently moved to Florida from Texas where she left her dear friend. Robin.
"...your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask him." (Matthew 6:8}
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