Seeking the Truth

Another part of living the life

of purpose  is  to  know the truth.

In Mathew 7:7 Jesus Christ said

to ask and to seek after the truth

and you will find it.

There are  many paths but only

one truth.  We can be busy in so

many ways.

It is important  not to be so busy

in each area of purpose.  Also, we

can be tangled up in the circumstances 

and cares of the world. Amen!  ❤️❤️❤️

A Very Hot Day

Friday was probably the hottest day of the
year so far. It was expected to hit one hundred
degrees. I am not sure it actually did but came
close otherwise.

I spent most of my day indoors though early

on I did go out for a walk. I went on one of

my favorite trails where there is shade as 

well.

I spent a few hours helping a young woman

from church who is in the process of moving.

As of yet she isn't sure where too.

She asked around including a few churches

in the area.  My thought when she told me

since our church among others in the area

say they are a New Testament church helping

someone to have a place is a good idea. 

In the book of Acts the believers helped out

by selling their goods including homes. The

cost of homes and rent these days mean people

need to assist one another.

The weather is expected to continue to be 

hot here through Sunday then down to the

70s next week which sounds really good to 

me.  Blessings to all. 

Trusting One Another

The number one  rule when it

comes to our life purpose  is  

trust.

Not only  to trust in our gifts 

and talents but those we share

them with. 

We are a mentor or being mentored

we have the trust  whatever is shared

won't  go outside the two of you. The

same goes for  ministry or any  other

setting where personal information 

is given  out. 

You  may use an example without

giving  out names but be careful. 

My recommendation  in this case 

not to if the person  you are sharing 

with knows the person and could

guess who it is. 

We know that  we would never want

other people  to  know somethings

about us so should never do the same

to another.  

Have a blessed  weekend.   ❤️❤️❤️

Being Hot Everwhere

Here in Western  Washington  the  temperatures 

have been  in the  80s and now into  90s.

I  would prefer  the upper 70s to mid 80s. I 

go for walks early  morning  or  at the YMCA.

The importance  is  to drink plenty  of  fluids

and stay inside at least when the temperatures 

rise. Put on sunscreen  if you plan to be outside 

for any significant amount of time.

We all are effective  in  different  ways  when

it gets hotter outside  but good tips anyway. 

Enjoy and  be safe. Amen!  ❤❤❤

Being Natural

Nothing better than for us to be

natural in all we do. Doesn't mean

we won't have difficult times with 

others and trying to understand

our life purposes.

We might be challenged on occasion.

Be in awkward situation to help

another person. In those times we

are meant to be there to help even

though may not be our strength.

Be safe and be blessed. 😊😊😊

Feeling Good About Ourselves

The state of the world with covid

still sticking around monkey pox 

now happening it is important to

keep a positive attitude. I am

sure the government might want

to keep us in fear. At least a good

reason I don't watch a lot of news.

I was hoping to see my sister and 

two sons for my niece's wedding

in September. They live in Québec

Canada and restrictions at the 

airports are again in force. They

would have to drive a long distance

so they are not going. I wonder if

I will ever see them again. 

Again it is important to stay positive.

I know those who have health issues

need to stay cautious. 

As the heat increases here in Western

Washington and I know in other parts

of the USA stay safe. Goes for everyone elsewhere too. 🤗🤗🤗

Fine Tuning Our Gifts and Talents

On Sunday at church one of the women

in our prayer group said that God wants

us to work on our gifts and talents.

This be both our natural and spiritual 

gifts.

Our natural gifts would include job and

occupation.  If you are a baker work at

becoming the best, you can be. You don't 

have to be stressed about it, however 

improving each day.

In my case is to become a better writer along

with speaking to others. Yesterday I interacted

with five different people while I was out walking. 

Each one I spoke to for a minute or less. 

People these days are busy so talking is at a

premium. I took someone's advice recently to 

listen as well as speaking. All depending on the

person most want to talk for a short period of

time. When talking I am looking to see how long

they are listening.  I end the conversation or

move to talking about something else. 

I hope this is helpful to you and may your gifts

and talents be a joy to you.   ❤❤❤

Feeling Good

It is important we feel good

about ourselves and others.

The number one reason we

are here and created is to

worship God and be in relationship

with him and his son Jesus Christ.

Also the Holy Spirit. The trinity, the

Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Beyond that our purpose has to do

with our family, friends, and others

we meet along the way. We know by

our experiences we won't get along

with everyone but we must do the 

best we can. 

We most get along with people who

are a lot like us. They have their own

purpose but they have similar character and interests.

I am interested in everyone no matter

what they are like or interests, however

I expect most are drawn to me by 

similar interests to. 

Actually we can be examples to others

on how we respond to them. We show interest in them or not. I use humor 

often in my interactions with others.

Even those I may not say a lot of words

to I will say hello at least.

I find when I am out walking some people will interact with me even 

for a moment while others have no

interest at all. This is how some

people are.  

I hope this is helpful to you. May you 

have a blessed day. Amen!

Summer Is Here

Here in Washington state it took

a while to have at least warm weather.

Most days in July so far have been

warm with the sun coming out in the

afternoon and sometimes in the

morning. Want to get anything done

begin early morning.

This coming week it will be hot mainly

in the 90s though supposed to hit 100

on Thursday. Until last year we never

had a day reaching 100 or above. In

fact until four years ago we never reach 90. I prefer high 70s to mid 80s.

I went out for a walk just after 4 pm

on Friday. Though I was in the shade 

for much of it I still felt hot. I won't

be walking at that time this next week

for sure. I will go early morning or 

late evening. I hope this hot time will

last a week only. A good time for 

visitors who like hot weather.

May you be blessed right now. 😊😊😊

Having Friendship

Our two greatest desires for most of 

us is friendship and love.

Often people  get into trouble because 

they find the wrong people  for either 

one.

As far as friendship  goes  we should 

have as many friends  as possible.  In

fact I  would like to be friends  with 

everyone. 

I know having friendship  with  everyone 

I meet  is almost impossible. Friendship 

doesn't  mean you put all your energy 

into caring for them. Not everyone  will

be good for us and some will want to

take advantage  of  us. 

The key is  to  have friends  but only

be emotionally attached to  those who

care for you  in return.  😊😊😊

Our Life Experience

To go along  with  our life purpose  is our 

life experience.  We all have something 

to share.

You may not feel  your life experience  

is not made up of anything  someone 

would want to  hear. In fact you may

feel  ashamed of your life even if the

worst is behind you.

You feel that way  you are  mistaken.

You don't  have  to  be a counselor

or a speaker all you  have to  be who

you are.

There are others and likely more than

you realize. They can hear and learn 

from you.  Even better you learn as well. 

Whatever your talent or gift share your

life experience.  It might not be speaking 

to a few hundreds or  thousands but it

might be one  on one. What you have

will impact others. 😊😊😊

In a Routine

Most of us like staying in a routine.

Most  people don't  like  change either. 

Though I  am  in a routine I have  changed

things up to.

I  enjoy meeting  people  as often as I 

can.  I  have found another place  to

meet people.  Now going to  the YMCA 

since February. 

I  started out walking and working out

on weights. Though I  still do both but

not as much by joining exercise classes.

I  do the same things  but a whole lot

more fun.

Though it is important for us to live

our life of purpose  it is good to live

outside the box though a routine is

good as well.  

Bring It Back

I heard a guy a couple days ago

complain there was no sun. I was 

a bit relieved that it was cloudy

for a couple days.

He should be happy because he 

was heard the sun came back

Monday afternoon and should 

be here for the next week at least.

Though I love having the sun out

for one good reason people are

in better spirits.  I for one like to

see the clouds in the morning.

I can only be out in the sun for

short periods of time. I wear a

cap to help me out.

Have a blessed day and may the

sun shine on you each day. 🏖🏖🏖

Turning Things Around

It is amazing  in sports when a team

can turn their season  around after 

getting  off to  a  terrible  start. It usually 

happens when getting over injuries or

the players  start playing  to their potential 

or both. Also, can depend  on who they

are playing. 

So in life are we able  to  turn things  around 

as well.  I think, so though can take some 

work along with  blessings. Also, does help

having a core group  of  family and friends 

as well. 

Are you going through  some trouble right 

now and want to  turn it  around go to that

core group  for help. ❤❤❤

Never Ending

When you have to  move or something 

comes up it feels never-ending. I  have

to move in six months so I  am beginning 

now.

I have a suggestion  whether you know 

your going to  move or not begin now.

Why I  say that is we often have a lot of

stuff we shouldn't keep  any longer. So

start throwing  them out.

You  don't  have to  spend a lot of time

getting  rid of stuff. Maybe just a few 

minutes every  day.  Say  you have a room 

that you have stuff in you can get rid of.

Take a bag or box and go into the  room 

and clear something  out. You may only take 

a minute or five.

Say this is a room you go into several times

a day. When you leave take something out

each time.  This will allow the unwanted junk

to be clear and in the long run you won't be

stressful  or less anyway. 

Best to you in taking never-ending time

and use for your benefit instead. ❤❤❤

Positive Over Negative

The  world  is  becoming more negative 

every  single  day. 

Outside of  withdrawing from the world 

is to be around positive  people.  Also, 

we can have a positive attitude  and 

impact.

Sometimes it is important to read or

watch the news. I  would recommend 

to limit how much you  hear or read.

Are you a reader then take the time

to read authors or about people who

have made a difference  in  a positive 

way.  ❤❤❤

Being Grateful

It is so important in what we have

gone through to be grateful.

Though I am a distance from my

family I am grateful for each one.

These days not everyone acts or

feels this way about their family. 

We should be grateful each morning

when we wake up. What can be 

helpful is to make a list of what 

makes us grateful. We can add those

who we know feel grateful to.

You have trouble feeling grateful 

speak to a friend that are greatful.

Those who have gone through

terrible situations and still are

grateful. 

If you are grateful for even one

thing or person it is a good place

to start and you can add each day.

😎😎😎

Election Process

On Wednesday night  I  went  to my first

debate in person for elected position.  I 

found it quite fascinating. 

This was for Pierce County  council 

position 7 the district I live in. The debate

was between  the four republican  candidates. 

I  personally  know one of the candidates but

I wanted  to be informed  and see those who

are running. 

Looking  at the democratic party there is

only one candidate  running.  August 2 is

the primary and whoever has the most 

votes for Republicans will run against the 

Democrat. 

At the beginning the point was who do you

think has the best shot at  beating the Democrat

in the general  election which is a good point.

I have no idea how many democrats are in the

district  compared to republicans.

The major point was who will fight for the

people in the Gig Harbor  area as most of 

the residents  are in Tacoma and the other 

out lying areas of Pierce County.  Gig Harbor 

is separated  from the rest of  the county by

the Tacoma Narrows  Bridge.  

I could go on and  on , however I  thoroughly 

enjoyed the  debate and the thought process 

for what will help the community  I live in.

Our Purpose Stays The Same

Our circumstances  may change, however 

our purpose should  stay the same.

I found on Tuesday  my apartment  building 

is going to  be  renovated around the beginning 

of next year. So I  will  have  to  find a new

place whether in the apartment  complex or

elsewhere.  My building  isn't  the only one.

Six all altogether so fifty  people or so will 

have to  make the same decision as I  do.

There were items I  plan to  sell or give away 

already  but the urgency  makes it more so.

This doesn't  change my purpose  just where 

I am at.  😊😊😊

Lovely Time

This last weekend my brother, his

daughter and youngest son were in

town. We had a lovely time.

The weather cooperated for us. 

On Friday we went to Mt. Rainier.

On Saturday we spent the day around 

Gig Harbor. On Sunday afternoon we

rented a boat and went around Lake 

Union in Seattle.  Also, a great time.

If you are familiar with Seattle, you

can see the Space Needle in the 

background. You ever want a nice

vacation this is a wonderful place 

to visit in the summer. In fact, Tuesday 

is expected to be a very hot. 

I can't complain to live in a wonderful

area though rain in the winter does

get tiresome. A good place to live

my life purpose though look forward 

to see other places and meet people.

More About Listening

I have mentioned before about listening to others. 

Well person we should listen
to is ourselves as well.

I am sure we can get a lot of insight
by listening to ourselves. I believe God
gave us the insight to do so. Listening
to ourselves we end up listening to
God at the same time.

I remember when taking tests most
of my wrong answers was when I
changed the answer from what I
Put down the first time. I was
over thinking then which we can do to.
Often what comes to mind at the
beginning is a good thing. Try it if
you haven't before, however you
probably have without realizing it.
😊😊😊

Always Memories

Every  day  can be a memory.  Some days

are more memorable.  We can make each 

one special. 

Over time memories will fade. I  know 

some trips I have been on have been 

special  but only some of  the memories 

remain. 

Though we should  live for today we can

still look back on the memories.  For those

that stick it likely  are a special  memory.

I  know my high school graduation much

has faded,however  there are still  bits

and pieces that remain. It feels like another

life and that is  okay  too.

Make today special though  time where

the memory  won't be  there or a thing

or two remain. 🤔🤔

Going Forward

With family  in  town for a few days

makes me feel  an emptiness as well. 

There are options  to  fix the emptiness 

but it really  can only be fulfilled by God

and his purpose. 

Mainly  only God can fulfill the emptiness 

but doing  what he ask which is where

our purpose comes in.

We must search our heart and listen 

to God.  Going  forward  will  fill the

emptiness.  ❤❤❤

Hearing the Unexpected

In sports fans will go crazy when their

team does something  unexpected 

whether positive or negative. 

In business we we do the same if they 

did something  unexpected especially 

in regards to  us one way or another.

Our personal  life  the same thing can

be true  as well.  Hopefully good news 

over bad news.

With our gifts we can encourage  others 

with good news which might be unexpected. 

The best kind in my book. It  is  never good 

with our gifts to  push bad news. Amen!

Safety

These days safety is a big concern 

here in the United States.

For two decades we have had mass

gun shootings primarily at schools. 

Those who are pro guns seem to me

don't want to put any limitations on

gun control or sales. President Biden

passed a bill on gun control. I haven't 

really looked at to see whether the  

best solution or not. 

Of course, since the beginning of 2020 

we have had covid-19.  At the beginning 

the government stopped jobs that were 

not considered essential.  I am glad that 

is all done with. I am not sure wearing  

masks have been a good idea or not. I am 

not sure they work anyway though I guess

could say something is better than nothing.

Social distancing, I thought was good 

though now nothing is mentioned about it

anymore.

Now Roe vs Wade recently was overturned 

by the Supreme Court.  Again, a political 

hotbed. Those who were making money 

on abortions are upset. The ruling has

the abortions go to the States instead of

a national deal. Unfortunately, the leadership 

of my state Washington is prochoice which I 

am against. 

I don't really understand the young adults in

this country is so much for abortion.  I guess

they have lived with it all their lives and feel 

that women have the choice. I look at teenage 

girls who have abortions. Are they really in a place

to make a hard decision or are pressured in doing

so. Also, young adults many of there would be 

friends or family have been killed. Yes, they may

think it as a procedure but these preforms have

been killed. I can understand have a right to choose 

but this beyond that. 

I am sure there are other safety issues that I can't 

think of right now but those are the big three. I hope

we don't have to deal with many more. Amen!

Being a Teacher

One  of  the big callings or gift of

teaching.  Most teachers do it

professionally, however,  you don't 

have to. 

There are those who tutor.  They

may do it as a job or help someone 

who needs it in a particular  study.

My older Dick did that one summer

when our cousin Judy had failed

in math. With Dick's help Judy

got an A in math the following  

school  year. Dick was very smart

in many subjects , however,  math 

at the top of the list. His gift in

math he knew the subject so well 

he knew more than most of us even

thought existed. 

In the Christian  church the pastor 

does most of the teaching. A lot in

sermons but additional class sometimes

to. There are others who don't  pastor 

but know the word of God very well they

can do as well. 

You have the gift of teaching  but don't 

do it professionally  take  the time  to 

teach. Lead a small group  or tutor 

someone.  Not only you will  bless them

you will  be  blessed  to. 

Family Time

It was fun a d worth the drive to

see cousins  on the 4th. 

We introduced  ourselves  to  those 

don't  know  to well and hello to

those know a bit better. Also, caught

up with each other how life is going.

After having picnic lunch those who 

wanted to stay we played softball.

I played first because of my shin

and shoulder. Everyone  batted twice.

I think the game ended in a tie.

I didn't  stay  to watch the fireworks 

since I  had to drive back some 

distance.

My brother  and two of his kids come

here for a few days on Thursday so

have some more good times. 

❤❤❤

Happy Independence Day

Happy 4th of July to  everyone. The

celebration of United States independence. 

The United States received their 

independence on July 4th, 1776.

Now we celebrate the freedoms 

we have so honored to have. Not

easy these days.

Families and friends will get together 

to celebrate with food and fireworks. 

Many cities will have fireworks going

on as well. 

Remember how blessed we are though

the country is in turmoil in some ways.

Exercising Can Be Fun

I know exercising is work but

it can be fun at the same time.

I guess it comes down to your

attitude.

From experience it is best to

have a partner if you want to

have fun or enjoy it anyway.

Saturday I joined an aerobics

dance class st the YMCA. It 

was fun for sure and I wasn't

tired when I was done. It lasted

45  minutes. It used every muscle

I had done on weights. Nothing

wrong with weights but certainly

more fun. 

If you don't think you will enjoy

exercising at least give it a month.

Taking a class might be the way

to go since you will be with others.

Don't worry if you make mistakes

because everyone does. You can

start in the back if you want to.

I started in the back on Saturday.

I think next time I will move up

if I can. At least the row ahead of

me.

Best to you and exercise well.

Liberty and Justice

These words are in the pledge to

the allegiance  to the flag of the 

United States. 

I haven't  spoken  these words in

a public event in a long time. When 

I  was a child we spoke these at school 

almost every  day.  Now I  am  sure 

most young people  know what these

are and what they  mean.

Basically  we pledge to the flag the

truth of liberty  and freedom  for all 

Americans.  This means we have 

freedom of  choice, however,  we come

to together  as a nation . With the left

and the right divided so far a part it

is hard to  come by. It does not  help

when many Americans don't  know 

these words or believe them anyway. 

We should pray  for  all Americans to 

become united once again.  Amen!

❤❤❤

Gift of Hospitality

It is easy to know those who
have the gift of hospitality.
They usually have a fine home
and have parties often with
guests.

With holiday and summer now
they will use the gift often. It
is great for all of us to take
advantage of this wonderful
gift.

The hospitality gift isn't just the
parties is the friendship of the
person. They know how to take
care of others. Amen!