Goodness and Mercy

How passionate people are in what they

believe it is as important to give them

goodness and mercy especially if they

don't agree with you.

Since many people have stayed at

home over the last three months

whether they are working or not

frustration has built up along with

the issues.

I can understand how people feel,

however, like many I wish it were 

over.

Last night I turned on the news

they were talking about the riots

and the shootings. I thought enough

is enough The media is pushing this

on us day after day.

Whether you agree with me or not

I give you goodness and mercy where

it is needed. I hope the same from you.

We Still Won't Agree

The social media shows most people don't 

agree what is going on in the world.

It has been a tough year that is for sure.

A lot of people want to give out there

open on a regular basis.

I personally think it has been overdone

so I am not spending as much time on

social media anymore. 

It is OK to disagree but it is important

to be kind to each other as well.

Not enough of it going around for sure.

The reason I am not spending as much 

time on social media is not because the

issues are being mentioned but peoples

opinion they give over and over again.

They want to be sure I and others have

gotten the point. My mind once is  enough

or twice maybe. 

So still be nice to each other though you

don't agree. Amen!

 

Believe In Yourself

We may have a lot of talent and gifts

however we need to believe in ourselves

as well.

Sometimes others will tell us the wrong

thing about us so we have to decide

they are not right.

It takes faith to believe in yourself.

Faith means believing in what you 

don't see.  This goes for us as well

as things and circumstances around

us.

It is something I am still working 

on let you know. I don't have it

down to an art.

Other people may not believe in us

but we can even if it takes hard work

So meditate and speak saying "Yes

I believe in me".

Different Summer

The weather has started off well for summer,

so it won't be different, however, the type

of summer will be having for many will

be different.

I am sure those having planned to go

on a trip out of the country will have 

to make it different. 

My family had planned to celebrate

my mother''s life, however, we have

decided to postpone it for a while.

My sister lives in Quebec, Canada

there is no travel between Canada

and the USA until at least August.

My plan is to take more small trips

around Washington state. I know 

some will take their vacation in the

area as well.

Those who travel other parts of the

country may do the same depending

on the virus is happening where they

are going well as where they live.

One thing for sure going on nice walks

enjoying the sun will be the way to go.

So whatever plans you have I wish 

you a good time. 

Walk the Walk

We all have heard it before to walk the walk 

and to talk the talk.

Jesus said it best "let your yes be yes.

There isn't a lot of people doing it today.

They let the cares of the world get in the

way.

I know I try to do my best while failing

sometimes. 

None of us is perfect however we can

be with God's help to get close.

We should ask God to change our hearts.

Be what we want to be and not who we

are. 

Our purpose will be so much better if

we do so. Amen!

Development Of Our Purpose

We are all created for a purpose, however, when we s

tart developing the purpose is different for each one.

You would think our life purpose would begin at birth

for all of us. In a way it does but circumstances can

cause our development.

For instance, in my case I was not able to hear correctly

until I was five years old. So it meant I wasn't able to talk

English correctly like the other children my age until five

years old.

This meant I had to go to a speech therapist for a little

while then it took me several years to reach my reading

level. I made it to my life purpose though delayed in

a way.

Although I did my life purpose eventually I didn't really

realize I had a life purpose until a few years ago. I am

sure many people are in that boat. The importance is I

do know I have a purpose making it a lot more fun.

So with your children recognize their purpose, help

them to develop it. Amen!

Encourage Ourselves

A reminder we should encourage ourselves

as we do others.

Often our lives can get busy we forget 

about our own needs at the same time.

We should encourage ourselves in the

same manner we do others.

Life is too short not to forget about

our own needs.

Speak truth in our minds and spirit.

Today can be a good day for it. 

Joy In Our Purpose

Joy should be a major part of our purpose.

You are not having joy in your life then

there is something wrong going on.

Joy is a choice we can make plus it is

a by product of our purpose. So if you

are not having joy then you need to look

into finding out why.

When you find out why you are not having

joy then you have to decide what you are 

going to do about it.

Your life and the purpose you are here

will change for the better. Amen!

Went Traveling On Monday

Summer arriving the whether is really nice 

this week. I decided to take a day go for a

drive.

Here in Western Washington we can go so

many nice places within two or three hours

each way.

Monday I went to Port Townsend under 90

minutes. It is on the Puget Sound. We can

see Mount Baker and Mt. Rainier in the 

cascade mountain range well as Olympic

Mountains here on the Olympic Peninsula.

Port Angeles isn't very large town, however,

nice to spend time seeing the view. Here is

a few pictures. 

                                           Port Townsend Ferry to Whidbey Island

                                          Whidbey Island in distant

                                           Fort Worden 

                                           Downtown Port Townsend 

Blessed To Live Here

The USA isn't perfect, however, I  am blessed

to live here.

I know other countries the people are blessed

to live as well. I appreciate all you who read

my post from all over the world.

I hope you are learning something well as being

encouraged each day.

This week I am planning to take another local

trip. I may do it today for that matter.

I have my camera all set to go.

I haven't driven a lot of miles the last three 

months. In fact most of it has been on the two

trips I already took.

Highway driving the mileage is really good

and my car needs to get out on the road.

Enjoy your day and count your blessings. 

Happy Father's Day

I want to wish you men a wonderful Father's Day.

It takes a lot of responsibility to be the best at

the job.

Remind you as well it is at the top of your

life purpose to be a father as well.

My father has been gone now 27 years. I still

miss him every sing day along with my older

brother and now my mother. Three of the most

important people in my life.

My father passed away right around Father's 

Day so not something great in that regard.

Though we didn't have a lot in common he

did show my brothers and I how good a

father he was. Give a tip off to you. I

look forward to seeing him again. 

Love Your Neighbor

Jesus Christ commanded us to love our

neighbor. It wasn't a suggestion or when

you feel like it.

I am not here saying I do a very good

job of it myself.

What has been going on over the past

three months or longer hasn't made it

very easy either.

We can blame the news media or the

politicians but think about it they are

our neighbor too.

So take today loving your neighbor no

matter how hard it is. Amen!

Keeping Posts Shorter

I have been ready where fewer words are being given

when it comes to writing for businesses. In the same 

manner as text messages.

I figure do the same thing here. I will write more often

when I think of something or possibly on the same subject.

The importance is to get to the point. A good way for

everyone. It allows not to get bored. So here we end

it for this one. Until next time. 

Zoom In

Friday afternoon I video chat with my brother

in Virginia, my sister and her two sons in 

Quebec Canada.

Since the Pandemic began big time in March

video chat has become big time both for 

business and personal.

My eldest nephew Ken works for the largest

telephone company in Canada. He lives in 

Montreal. 

The telephone company daily has to install

more equipment because of the increase of

video chat along with more access to the

internet.

It is interesting though here and I know in

many other places in the country and the

world traffic has become busier once again

as some people have returned to work. 

One of the traffic lights has become real

busy in my town around noon time anyway.

For three months not many on the road now

have to stop for the next light up because 

of how many cars are there. 

People are trying to get their lives back to

normal. however, the pandemic isn't over 

yet here anyway. It has reduced but could

come back harder if people stop social 

distancing.

This means to our life purpose though it

really didn't end just took a little vacation

in some regards is as important as it ever

has been. We have been created for these

times. 

Prayer Walk

Thursday evening my church had for the second week

in a row a prayer walk.

We gather in small groups walking around the city

I live in. My group were five of us. We spent an hour

prayer for our city along with the nation.

We prayed for the mayor, police department, fire

department, and the people who live in the area.

This was a wonderful time to enjoy. There were 

other small gatherings of families enjoying the

nice weather. People are so happy to get outside

for even a few minutes.

I recommend for you to do the same thing for

your city and country. Amen!

Strong Conviction

Maybe it has changed over the years it could be

social media allowing people to speak their

strong convictions or opinions.

I believe we need to be wise when it comes

to speaking. We should wait before speaking.

Knowing exactly what we want to say first.

Many are speaking what they feel in their

emotions without realizing how thing may

work out.

I know people have lost friends along with

family in the way they have spoken. I know

my family and I don't agree on the same things

but we still love one another the same.

So be wise speak slowly let your words speak

in the manner where you don't offend others. 

Sink Or Swim

When growing up new experiences happen so

we either sink or swim.

Our parents or friends may help us out, however,

in the end we have to decide whether we going

to enjoy the swim or sink. I will go for swim.

As adults these experiences don't happen as

often but they do on a rare occasion. Use

these experiences for growth. We all become

better people. 

Getting A Hair Cut

Here is the USA barber shops along with salons

were shut down for covid-19. Where I live now

they have been opened for a week. I had to make

an appointment by phone, today I will have my

haircut.

I haven't had a haircut for a while. I was going to

get it cut when they were ordered to close. So you

see it has been a while. I have cut my bangs at least

once so I can see. I will receive a text message

letting me know when to walk in.

I was thinking to put this post together about the

Lord's Prayer. Let heaven come to earth. With 

the protesting "black lives matter" there has been

some insanity happening. 

I do agree their lives matter as much as mine does.

What the police officer did  was very wrong murdering

the black man, however, most police officers do their

job right.

The insanity is cities like Seattle, Washington is looking

to dismantle their police force. What will a city do

without policemen even for a day or two. 

So as Christians our purpose will bring heaven to

earth as the disciples did after Christ died. It will

happen with words and prayer. 

Makes Up Who We Are

I have mentioned before we are all created unique.

Not one of us is alike.

What makes us who we are? We do know we get

our physical appearance along with personality 

from our parents.

Everything else that makes us who we are will

come from where we live well as where are 

parents came from.

My father grew up in the same area as I have.

His father came here as a young man from

England while his mother was from Nebraska.

So not only living here brings social and culture

to him so does what his father and mother had

while growing up.

My mother grew up in Edmonton, Alberta,

Canada where it winter for more than half

of the year. She came to Seattle in 1946 after

being in Ottawa, Ontario when she finished 

college during World War Two. She spent

two years in Paris, France as well.

My mother's father was born and raised in

Montreal, Quebec while her mother was from

Nova Scotia. Both grandparents came out west

as adults. My grandfather was a banker while

my grandmother was a school teacher.

So you see I am not only different from you 

in appearance but where I lived and my parents

too. I grew up in a small town in the pacific northwest

of the USA  I have influence from my grandfather

Nightingale being from England and grandmother

from Nebraska though I didn't really know her as

she died when I was only 13 months old. 

Besides being born in the USA I have influence

from Canada as well because of my mother. So

this makes up why I am different from you in

many ways. 

Trusting One Another

These days trust is a big thing. When it comes to

relationships it is at or near the top.

Most people when they have something real

important to say to you they want to be sure

you won't say anything to anyone else.

Relationship that break up usually happen

because one of the parties broke the trust.

Trust is an important part of our life purpose.

God gave us our life purpose because he

trusted us to do so.

When trust is broken it is hard to get back

as well. It takes a lot of hard work.

So let trust be important to you. 

Thinking Positive

The way things are going on in the world today

it is so important to think positive.

I am glad that I don't live in a large city in the

USA because of the protesting. Seattle, Washington

which is about an hour drive from where I live

not only protesting is happening every single day

they are wanting to dismantle the police.

The mayor of Seattle thinks it is a good idea. 

What will a city do without a police department?

It is like allowing the prisoners to run the prison.

Just because of a few bad apples you going to 

throw it all away. The answer is making new 

rules then train the officers. Also, need to train

the citizens the police department is your friend.

So whatever is happening where you live think

positive though everything around you may act

and look negative.

Thinking positive is like happiness it is your 

choice. Circumstances may come in but decide

in your mind that you will be positive and happy.

Also, rely on God who is the author of both.

A part of our life purpose right now should give

hope to those who are lacking the faith for it.

Those who are allowing the negative to rule

their lives. Amen!

Pulling Our Hair Out

What is going on in the world right now

it isn't hard to believe anyone would

pull their hair out.

Whatever experience we have had over

the last three or four months makes life

feel so much different.

At the very least we have been educated

like we have never done before.

I expect our lives will never be the same

again as well. 

I wonder how many more people have

relied on God like they never did before.

We are getting back to normal to some

extent. Whatever we do still important

to interact with others. 

What We Are Capable Of

Did you know we are capable of a lot more than

we accomplish.

We use a lot less of our brain than we are capable

of. It includes the smartest person in the world.

Could you imagine if we used more of our brain.

We don't accomplish what we are capable of 

because of our sinful nature or what I may call

our selfish nature. We should rely more on God

as well. In fact, we would accomplish more by

relying on God.

I am not saying these things to make us feel

guilty at all. I just think we can all do a lot

better.

We all keep a busy schedule, however, what 

would it be like if we could add one more thing

to do each day. We might be able to change the

world or at least put a dent into it.

I know not everyone can do so, but those who

can I am sure the world will change. So do your

part the best you can. Amen!

LIfe Purpose: Our responsibility

We may not think about it on a daily basis, however,

our life purpose we have to take responsibility for it.

Much of what we do each day does surround our life

purpose or we wouldn't have one would we.

Worshiping and praying to God should be at the top 

of the list since it is main reason we were created.

Parents responsibility to raise the children in the fashion

we feel God wants us to. We will be judged on how

we raise our children. Also, how we treat our spouse

be right up there as well.

Our job or occupation be there as well. It is how we

take care of our families. Also, being an example to

others in the work place as well.

These are our most important responsibilities. We may

have others as well. They may go along with the talents

and gifts God has given us.

We have thoughts or dreams about other people then

we have responsibility to let them know as well.

Anyway, this is my word for the day. Amen!

Staying At Home

Today looks like I will be staying at home

for the most part. I will have to make a

short trip out for a few minutes.

It looks like it is going to rain all day long.

So staying at home inside looks like the

best idea.

I have things to do inside anyway. So I 

will get at getting some things done.

We all have days like that don't we.

Staying at home seems like what we

have been doing for the most part the

last three months. 

The little time out will be refreshing

though it will be raining.

Enjoy your day and think about what

you will do with your life purpose 

as well. 

Some Times Things Happen

Odd things happen in the middle of the

night once in a while.

For  me last night just before midnight

I hit my foot on my shoe on the way

to the bathroom. 

It was bleeding pretty good I say

before I put on a band aid. 

So I had to clean up the blood after

putting on the band aid.

Now I will have to go to the doctor

to have it checked out in the morning.

Not a great way to start the day, however,

it could be worse. Just thankful it isn't

worse.

On the positive side I will get to see

some people while waiting for the doctor.

It is always the best time for me when

I can talk to someone wherever I go.

I just hope I have no problem getting in.

I will see. 

Free To Speak Our Minds

Here in the USA we are given freedom of speech.

Sometimes people get into trouble when doing so.

It happens sometimes when you speak what you 

think is the truth or what you believe. Other times

people can misinterpret what you are saying as well

We do have some people who just hateful so they 

will express the hate. Those are the ones that they

believe in their own truth or beliefs. 

Those who are misinterpreted because people want

to believe something they actually didn't say. For

those people I say keep on talking. Some people

will believe you. You are not saying it out of hate.

I wrote on Facebook the other day we should have

black and white officers working together. Some

figured black cops for black people and white cops

for white people. I didn't say that at all.

Black people shouldn't be afraid so having a black

police office along with the white officer will help

in the situation. This could help the white people

as well.

I only said it as a suggestion as well. All I know there

is a problem; we must find a way to solve it. 

Either white police officers need to change how they

act around black people or have a black officer to

be sure nothing dangerous happens.

If I am wrong so be it. Again it was only a suggestion. 

Going Forward From Here

We had good news on Friday in our county

where we have gone to phase 2

This means more businesses have opened 

up. This includes restaurants, coffee shops

both can have customers sit down now

though not at full capacity, hair salons,

and nail salons. 

On Friday it was nice to catch up with

a couple guys to see how things were 

going. I felt like I was doing my purpose.

With phase 2 works in three weeks we will

go to phase 3 then phase 4 where everything

is back to normal.

I hope you are doing well wherever you

are living. To be able to get outside and

see friends.  

Reasons Why We Have A Purpose

We are created to worship God

To show off his glory

We are created to be loved

by God

We are created to have a purpose

We are created to show an example

to others.

We are created to give our lives

for others

We are created to reign over the

animals and all creatures

We are created to reign over the

whole earth

We are created for a purpose to

enjoy life with the gifts and talents

God gave us. 

June Has Arrived

I am sure everyone  realizes it is June now. It means we are

almost half way through the year.

I am pretty sure most people are hoping the second half of

2020 is better than the first half. Certainly the las three

months anyway.

The slogan lately has been the "new normal". I am not

sure about you I am ready to be back to normal. It

still may take a while to do so.

June in the northwest means summer is coming soon.

We will see some signs of it in June when it isn't 

raining.

The last few years June has been another extension

of summer. It used to be it would rain the second half

of the month plus early July.

The saying was 4th of July was the beginning of summer

and most year it is true.

I have been used to rain in late June for so many years

I am fine with it raining since the sun will be out for

the most part the following three months.

I am sure it is hard to plan what summer will be this

year at this point. Places are starting to open up around

here though it hasn't quite done here as of yet.

The important thing is to enjoy each day for what it is.

We can't be sure how many more of them we have.

Let your life purpose be the reason for your success. Amen!

Every Life Matters

Not to diminish the life of George Floyd the black man 

who died in the hands of the Minneapolis, Minnesota

police office we still must realize all lives matter.

Right now we have to make every  black person  treated

with respect the police as well as everyone else; however,

in the long run everyone needs to be treated by the police

in the same fashion.

Actually it is more than just the police everyone needs to

treat others as equals no matter what they are like.

I have a friend who spoke out about those with special needs.

They to need to be treated no differently than anyone else.

I can understand that fully when I was a young child I couldn't

hear very well and I didn't talk until I was five years old. I 

had to go to a speak therapist for help. I fortunately wasn't

treated differently at the time. At least I don't remember anyway.

When I reached ninth grade in high school there were several

who tried to bully me. I didn't take what they dished out by

fighting back myself. If I were to tell anyone who has been 

bullied is to defend themselves.

I am not saying you have to cause violence as a youngster

but you should fight back. It doesn't mean to pull out a gun,

or a knife. I fought back with my hands. I didn't cause a lot

of damage to those who bullied me but they knew that I 

meant business as well and I wasn't  going to accept what

they were trying to do to me either.

I feel to that most of those that have done school shootings 

were bullied when they were in middle school or high school.

They had anger built up in the end wanted those who hurt 

them pay for it.

I know some will  say you should go to your parents, teachers,

or principal  but that is easier said then done. I have to say most

of those who are being bullied don't want anyone to know and

that goes for any adult  I certainly know I didn't want anyone

to know. 

We should   let  others know especially those who are being

 harmed in any manner whether physically or mentally that they do

matter. They can make a change in what the world looks 

like to. 

Greener On The Other Side

We have always hear the saying : always greener

on the other side".

Here in Gig Harbor, Washington we have a lot

of green for sure. In fact, the whole northwest

has a lot of green. 

Though there has been a lot of construction over

the last several years with new homes there still

nice to see a lot of green trees as well as plants.

I was reminded once again while I was out walking

Monday morning. I know there is a purpose for 

the trees. Primarily for our enjoyment along with

building homes. 

In some ways, it is like people having cats and dogs

as pets. Cats though they are lovely seem to be 

independent while dogs love to be with their owners.

Both good depending on what you want in a pet.

So not only we have a purpose for life so do the 

green trees, cats and dogs. Good to enjoy them all.

We Want To Be Listen Too

Last Monday in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA a black man

George Floyd was killed by a police officer while being

arrested. Floyd was on the ground with the officer having

his hand on him where he ended up not able to breath.

The officer is now charged with murder.

Throughout the USA there has been protesting along with

cars being set on Friday and looting of businesses. For your

understanding there has been several groups in the cities

including Seattle which is near where I live.

The protestors have been peaceful for the most part while

there was a group of looters who didn't care about George

Floyd. They went to stores taking all sorts of things. 

In Seattle this happened on Saturday while nearby Bellevue

had it going on Sunday. Seattle had protesting on Sunday

as well however it was peaceful for the most part while

Bellevue had a group being peaceful while others were

looting.

Interesting the police chief of Bellevue was able to speak

with the peaceful protestors. He and the leading protestor

exchanged phone numbers so they can talk in the future

as well.

What I got out of all this is those who came to protest 

wanted to be listen to. In Bellevue they were listen to.

It comes down to the fact we all want to be listen to, and

for some of us it doesn't happen. It doesn't matter whether

you are black. brown or white or whatever you are sometimes

you want to be listen too.

When it comes to our life purpose part of our mission should

be to listen to others and for them to listen to us. Not just

hear the words but actually listen. Amen!