Hard to ExplaIn

June 1


I’m on a library computer, type in the web site for airline tickets, hit enter and up comes the Foundation Center Directory online. I’m reminded I am meeting in the morning with a Christian organization to talk about foundations. I had forgotten how close the meeting is. But God hadn’t.

The log indicates no entry for the Foundation Directory this day. So how did I get this password- protected site I wasn’t looking for but which I needed?

“ For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.” (Matthew 6:8)

God's Thumb Prints

May 31


I sit on a seawall down by the harbor, a scenic spot to read the Bible and be still.

Men are hammering against iron beams of a high rise going up behind me. People will live in that building for the view. From inside they will not hear the Pelican crash into the water, taste the salt air, feel the breeze on their faces or see the foam bubble on the sand while tiny crabs run.

A television or phone will distract them. They will only glance at the artwork but miss the artist. I know because I almost did. Do you know the artist?

"Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

Planning a Move

May 30

Joy and I have been looking at homes in a retirement community. It all seems so appealing. Are we ready to join “God's waiting room?” One concern is moving from the church that we love and to which we feel the Lord has called us.

We pray about it. We both feel the Lord wants us to stay put. We obey. This decision is validated. Within three months, we find a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood a mile from our church.

"A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)

Looking for God?

May 29

"I guess I'm looking to see where God wants me," I say to my accountability partner in a restaurant. He places all the silverware in the middle of the table pointing in different directions. "It doesn't matter what direction you go," he says, "God will be there."

My friend is right; I will find God wherever I am.as long as I am open to His leading and then and only then I must act.

"As iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens the countenance of his friend." (Proverbs 27:17)

Memorial Day

May 28


We are frustrated. There is no WW II marker and flag on Joy’s dad’s grave.

The cemetery man says call the VFW who tells us the Boy Scouts replace the flags, and write the VA for the marker.

We buy a small flag and stick it in the ground. What else can we do Lord?

I walk to my van and lying next to my wheel is a 1941-1945 flag holder. Walter, God wants you to have an appropriately marked grave.

“Greater love has no one than this, to lay down one’s life for his friends.” (John 15:13)

Disocunt Day

May 27

It is Super Discount day ( 6 cents off) and I’m waiting to get gas. The driver is front of me is done but is talking. Finally I go over. "Excuse me but will you be leaving soon?" He apologizes and drives off. He returns moments later.

"You are a Christian, aren't you?" I nod.

"It shows, I want to thank you for being so good about the delay I caused you."

He shakes my hand and adds, "It's a nice feeling when it shows." It is.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

Note To Don

May 26



Our Monday morning men's group met again today. We are now four with Don, who visited us last week. He told Steve, " I thank you for showing me acceptance the first time I shared something last week."

He thanked me for the note I had sent him during the week. I am not sure what I wrote but I know Who guided my hand.

"I had a challenging week, " Don said, "and your note came at the right time. I needed those encouraging words."

“Say only what helps, each word a gift.”(Ephesians 4) (The Message)