March 31
It is a 1975 Mercedes 230 gas-operated four-door sedan, dark green. I bought this motorcar from the original owner when it was 19 years old. It has now been eight years, a move to Florida, two weddings and 35,000 miles. I know I’m not being a good steward of my God-given resources pouring more money into this sedan.. Am I becoming too attached to this car? I sell it and buy a used American-made van.
“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:20-21)
Friday, March 30, 2012
Richard Redfield
March 30
He was 80, a retired trust officer of a major bank, knew tons of people and was volunteering to help the foundation.
He was a raconteur. One snowy day, he and one girl showed up at preschool. "That was my afternoon with Katherine Hepburn.” He was fun, friendly and helped me for six years. “God willing” he’d say, then explain his next trip.
'God Willing.' I'll finish all this, have fun doing it and just maybe become a Richard Redfield to someone else.
"The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness." (Proverbs 16:31)
He was 80, a retired trust officer of a major bank, knew tons of people and was volunteering to help the foundation.
He was a raconteur. One snowy day, he and one girl showed up at preschool. "That was my afternoon with Katherine Hepburn.” He was fun, friendly and helped me for six years. “God willing” he’d say, then explain his next trip.
'God Willing.' I'll finish all this, have fun doing it and just maybe become a Richard Redfield to someone else.
"The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness." (Proverbs 16:31)
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Are you ready?
March 28
The phone woke me from a deep sleep.
“Lieutenant," the company clerk said:"it is 0605. and the Captain says get your (bleep) out to the rifle range the best way you can.” I drove to the pit area and found the field sergeant had everything under control. Thank God for sergeants.
At lunch the Captain with arms folded addressed all officers. “The first round was to go off at 0800." Pointing a finger at me he says, "The only one ready at 0800 was our pit officer."
My life commander tells me to be ready. I don’t want to be sleeping when He comes again. Are you ready?
"Be ready, for the son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
(Matthew 24:44)
The phone woke me from a deep sleep.
“Lieutenant," the company clerk said:"it is 0605. and the Captain says get your (bleep) out to the rifle range the best way you can.” I drove to the pit area and found the field sergeant had everything under control. Thank God for sergeants.
At lunch the Captain with arms folded addressed all officers. “The first round was to go off at 0800." Pointing a finger at me he says, "The only one ready at 0800 was our pit officer."
My life commander tells me to be ready. I don’t want to be sleeping when He comes again. Are you ready?
"Be ready, for the son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
(Matthew 24:44)
Monday, March 26, 2012
Dead Dear
March 27
I am running late as usual for my 8 a.m. journalism class when the traffic slows for a dead deer in the road. When I entered the classroom, I blurted out, "sorry I'm late, there was a dead deer was in the road." After class my instructor says, " Don’t state why you are late, just sit down quietly.
The next class I came in quietly and sat. After class my instructor says, "I owe you an apology. I thought you made up that deer story but that night I saw a picture in the newspaper of that deer in the road."
"The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness." (Proverbs 15:2)
I am running late as usual for my 8 a.m. journalism class when the traffic slows for a dead deer in the road. When I entered the classroom, I blurted out, "sorry I'm late, there was a dead deer was in the road." After class my instructor says, " Don’t state why you are late, just sit down quietly.
The next class I came in quietly and sat. After class my instructor says, "I owe you an apology. I thought you made up that deer story but that night I saw a picture in the newspaper of that deer in the road."
"The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness." (Proverbs 15:2)
Sunday, March 25, 2012
A Box of Oranges
March 26
We discuss bringing oranges from Florida to visit family in Tucson. I say I’ll pick some up. At noon I’m visiting the Sarasota Bay Rotary Club. The president asks if this is my first visit to the club. I know their tradition is to give away a crate of oranges to a first time visitor who came the furthest distance. I’m making up from Hartford. But I’ve been here before so I shake my head no. It turns out there are no first time visitors. He presents me with me the box of oranges.
"Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight." (Proverbs 12:22)
We discuss bringing oranges from Florida to visit family in Tucson. I say I’ll pick some up. At noon I’m visiting the Sarasota Bay Rotary Club. The president asks if this is my first visit to the club. I know their tradition is to give away a crate of oranges to a first time visitor who came the furthest distance. I’m making up from Hartford. But I’ve been here before so I shake my head no. It turns out there are no first time visitors. He presents me with me the box of oranges.
"Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight." (Proverbs 12:22)
Quality Guy
March 25
When Michael Jordan retired from basketball he came to spring training with the White Sox in Sarasota. Don, an ex-Nike rep and Michael play golf.No press.Nofans.
At one green a small boy with a pad stands with an old man. Michael signs it. "Now you can tell your schoolmates that you saw Michael Jordan," The man says "My grandson is blind."
Michael drops to his knees, takes off his baseball cap and with the boy's hands in his, runs them over his face. "Now you can tell your friends you felt Michael Jordan's face and it is ugly."
“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3-4)
When Michael Jordan retired from basketball he came to spring training with the White Sox in Sarasota. Don, an ex-Nike rep and Michael play golf.No press.Nofans.
At one green a small boy with a pad stands with an old man. Michael signs it. "Now you can tell your schoolmates that you saw Michael Jordan," The man says "My grandson is blind."
Michael drops to his knees, takes off his baseball cap and with the boy's hands in his, runs them over his face. "Now you can tell your friends you felt Michael Jordan's face and it is ugly."
“Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3-4)
Saturday, March 24, 2012
We Can't Out-give God
March 24
I receive a1099 from a client that reveals I earned $2500 the previous year for consulting services. I check my log but there is no entry showing a tithing (10%) gift of $250 to give back the first fruits to God. The next mail is an appeal from the Jesus Film Project.. The cost to train and equip a team is $250. OK Lord. I hear you. I write the check.
I receive an unexpected call. I’m to get $250 for drafting a national report. But I’m not even, now I owe a $25 tithe on the new $250. You can’t out give God.
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be food in My house.”
(Malachi 3:10)
I receive a1099 from a client that reveals I earned $2500 the previous year for consulting services. I check my log but there is no entry showing a tithing (10%) gift of $250 to give back the first fruits to God. The next mail is an appeal from the Jesus Film Project.. The cost to train and equip a team is $250. OK Lord. I hear you. I write the check.
I receive an unexpected call. I’m to get $250 for drafting a national report. But I’m not even, now I owe a $25 tithe on the new $250. You can’t out give God.
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse that there may be food in My house.”
(Malachi 3:10)
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