"I awoke, and behold it was a dream." John Bunyan Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Psalms 51:6 Truth in the deepest part of my heart; peace, security, hope, comfort, and stillness. Outside the storm rages, the wind blows, the freezing... Continue Reading →
Inner Sanctuary or the Castle Tower
I have a desire this morning to rest in God's sanctuary of peace; deep inside his love and acceptance, where I am free from anxieties, in quiet meditation, where fear and worry are not welcome, where his peace and love reign supreme. This is a place where my Lord and I commune, I feel his... Continue Reading →
Calling Home
A quick internet search says that currently twenty-seven percent of the homes in the United States of America have a landline. Twenty years ago, that number was ninety percent. If you are under the age of twenty, you may not be familiar with collect calling. When calling collect, you dial the operator, they make the... Continue Reading →
You Want to go to Heaven
What do you picture heaven to be like? Naturally our minds think: streets of gold clear like glass, mansions, beauty beyond earthly comprehension, singing, white robes, crowns, friends, loved ones, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters. Grassy hills around the city, peace, and love like we have never experienced before, no pain, no suffering, no sorrow or... Continue Reading →
Jesus, Yesterday Today
Jesus, Yesterday Today A book title caught my attention and started me thinking about how the progression of time changes things from new, to old and outdated. Things such as the smartphone were once novelties, now they are commonplace and old technology. I remember when cellphones were a new thing. Back in the late eighties,... Continue Reading →
Adversity
Adversity Adversity is the schoolmaster of life. What we do with it will determine the final outcome. It can make us or break us, or it can mold and strengthen us; it all depends on our reaction to it. If we turn inside and begin to feel sorry for ourselves and helpless, the outcome will... Continue Reading →
Choices and Success – Graduation Address
Anderson & Sawyer - May 10,2024 So, your school days are over and you are ready to move on with life and conquer the world! Today, your thoughts may be more focused on being out of school and how you will spend your time, than what the future holds. I am sure, like everyone else,... Continue Reading →
Capturing or Living the Moment
I have been reflecting back on the trip we just took across parts of Poland and Ukraine. At times, it would have been nice to capture the moments to show everyone where we were, what we saw, and what we were experiencing. We could have shown our families back at home that we were safe,... Continue Reading →
God
God This morning as I began my prayer, I thought about what I should pray for and how little time I actually spend talking with my heavenly Father. I know that there are those out there who rise early and spend much time, perhaps even hours in prayer. Comparing myself to them, it feels like... Continue Reading →
The Window of Receiving
I had a small impression this morning. The sun provides both light and warmth for the earth. Without sunshine, it would not be possible to live on the earth. Even when clouds cover the sun, it is still up there providing the necessary heat to keep the earth and its inhabitance alive. Without the sun,... Continue Reading →
