Are You Doing Good?

I hope that your answer to my question is yes. Let you know that I do appreciate you being here no matter how often.

Let you know that I consider you family and friends though we may have never met. We all need each other.

I have heard on several occasions that one word can change your life. Keep your eyes and ears open. Who knows today could be it.

I have a wonderful day. This might be the best day ever. Even when times rough remember the storms will stop. Amen!

Frustration

We all go through frustration at times. I am at that stage now because of my cold or it could be allergies. I wonder if it will ever end.

It is hard to be thankful when frustration comes in. Often frustration can lead to anger. What happens when we get angry?  I know for some anger can be an ongoing problem. In my case, it doesn’t happen very often which I am glad.  In my case, the voice gets louder and louder. Only lasts a short period of time then I can just relax.

Those who get frustrated that turns into anger on a regular basis then the anger goes even further I recommend going for counseling.

I wonder do you feel better now. I certainly do for sure. So if frustration turns into anger just let your voice speak loudly then let go.

Wake Up

I find now waking up in the morning to be exciting because of my life purpose. Looking forward to what the day will bring. Wouldn’t it be good if everyone did the same thing the world be a better place to live.

On Saturday when I and mom went to Seattle to see my cousin Jennifer for her book signing she told her friends she introduced to me who had come to see her as well what an inspiration I am. It made me feel good. She was excited to see my mom as well. She introduced her as the family matriarch; the last remaining member of the family still alive of her generation.

On Sunday I received exciting news when my niece Leslie called. She was hoping grandmother and I would be around in early August because she was going to her best friend’s wedding in Eugene, Oregon. I said,  of course, we will be here. So she will visit with us for a couple days before flying on to Eugene.

Leslie is an eighth grade English teacher so of course, she is out of school for the summer. Coming here in August isn’t the only trip she is going to Provence, France next week for vacation. Her youngest brother Daniel along with his girlfriend will spend a week with her in Provence while she will be there for two weeks. Leslie loves taking pictures so I am sure to be seeing plenty of them over the two weeks.

Leslie middle brother Ian will be here next week so we will have a chance to see him as well.  Have an exciting summer planned so far.

 Many blessings to you all on this glorious Tuesday. Amen!

Jeremiah Speaks

In chapter one, God spoke to Jeremiah that he knew him before he was born. He was commissioning him to speak on God’s behalf. Jeremiah said he was too young.

In my words, God told him it was nonsense. God touched his mouth where he became a prophet to all nations. Not an easy task at all. You will see by reading all the chapters of Jeremiah.

When we are called by God to do his service many if not most will not accept what we have to say. I know writing not everyone is going to accept what I have to say no matter what the subject is. Something I have accepted. I am honored by those who do read what I write whether they agree or not.

Sunday night I was thinking about how things have changed as long as I have lived. What was once Yes is now no and no is now Yes; what was good is now bad while bad is now good.

You may call it a revelation; however, on Sunday night I realized that many believe God has changed his mind because of grace and his love for us. Actually, God hasn’t changed his mind at all. Grace is so we will change our minds in time.

Something to think about; I wish you all a wonderful day and week.

Early Sunday Morning

It is early Sunday morning the birds are singing and the squirrels are running up and down the trees.

It is early Sunday morning the sun is starting to rise. Children will be up and running in a few hours. Wouldn’t it be nice to be a child again.

Thank you God for allowing us to see another day; early Sunday morning so much peace.

Visit Seattle

A big day going to Seattle; I only go maybe half a dozen times a year. From my home, it takes about an hour drive depending on the traffic. Nice it is a Saturday so traffic should be fine.

The interstate has had work on it for about ten years; waiting for it to be completed so I expect to enter the interstate it will be different than the last time I went to Seattle.

In Seattle, I will be visiting my cousin Jennifer who is doing a book signing at the Magnolia Book Store. She wrote her first book a novel called “Alberta and the Spark”. I already do have a copy but I look forward to seeing Jennifer in her element and see who her fans are. I hope to see others I may know as well.  I hope to visit with her after the signing as well.

Magnolia is the area of Seattle Jennifer grew up in so it is like home week for her. Magnolia is west of Seattle center where the famous Space Needle is located. I do plan to take my camera to show you.

I am still trying to get over my cold. It feels like it is never going to end though I do know it well at some point anyway.

So whatever you are doing this weekend enjoy yourself too.

You’re Influence

In the Old Testament, it began with Moses for the people of Israel to hear from God.  After that, it was the Judges. Kings and the prophets. In the New Testament, it was John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and the Apostles.

                                                 

Today the Catholic Church is the Pope and the Priests. In the protestant church, it is ministers, pastors, and evangelists. The people though should and can listen to God directly; not through a mediator. However, the people of God will be where others will come to ask about God, and we must be ready to speak at all times. We are the voices which God speaks through when we listen to him. 

A Hot One

Wednesday was a hot day here in Western Washington. The temperatures reached the low 90s. It is a record for the day anyway.

                                                                      

Here there aren’t many air conditioners around so fans have to be used. We are not used to temperatures in the 90s usually at any time. They expect this summer to be hotter all the way around.

Having a cold like I do the temperature didn’t really affect me like it usually does. I just hope this weather will knock the cold out of me. I have had this now for ten days so I am tired of it. Please go away from me.

Great time for anyone to come here for a visit; there are so many sites to see. You can shop in the city; go to the water or the mountains. You can find a lot of good places to eat as well. Most types of food are available. I recommend having seafood though.

You should be able to meet people from all over the place. Find out there story. For me, meeting new people I enjoy. I guess it is part of my life purpose. Yes I had to throw it in. Wherever you are at enjoy the day.

Why Am I Wondering

When is my purpose I was created for going to come to pass? I am sure some of us have that thought once in a while. 

Just think it took Moses forty years to find out what his purpose was; Caleb and Joshua took forty years for there’s to be fulfilled when entering the Promised Land.

So you see your purpose is just around the corner. It takes time for something great to happen. If it were just ordinary it would have already happened. So hold on while the ride continues you get there. 

                                                                                            

It’s A Drag

I am now on day 8 went it comes to a cold. I have to say that I am tired of it.

Hard to get things done under the circumstances; it doesn’t help that the weather is really nice outside as well. I have to sleep more than I would like too.

The positive thing though is I am at home instead of traveling somewhere. 

This coming Saturday I will be up in Seattle to see my cousin Jennifer and hopefully others too. She will be signing her new book at a local book store. It will be in the area she grew up in. She now lives in Astoria Oregon. I hope that I am over it by then. 

What has been annoying at times is when I sneeze a lot over and over again then I have to blow my nose. It hasn’t happened much over the last couple days but feeling yukky doesn’t help.

The best thing though I will be grateful when I get back to good health. Enjoy your day while I continue to recover.  

Remembering and Thankful

On Saturday morning I was reading Isaiah 42. God was not happy with Israel because they were worshiping worthless idols.

We must remember God when he gives us blessings and gifts. Also, thanking him for them as well. It is easy to forget the one who gives us a gift sometimes.

We need to remember he has to be our priority and not an afterthought. So have your thoughts of God during the day. Give him a high five and remember he is the ultimate Awesome one.

Couple of the Top Things When Traveling

                             Taken from one of the restaurants on the waterfront of Gig Harbor

We know two important things we need to know when traveling is where to stay and where to eat. After that, we plan what sites to see.

In my home town of Gig Harbor, we have a couple of motels and then there are a  number of bed and breakfast spots as well. This is such a lovely area you couldn’t beat where to stay.

When I was growing up there wasn’t a big choice of where to stay or eat. You had to stay in nearby Tacoma. The town has become quite the tourist place now though. We had only one restaurant and a couple of burger places. Now you have a pretty good choice for whatever kind of food you like.

There are plenty of places in the shopping centers we have in town; however, I suggest downtown on the waterfront. You can find several restaurants that serve seafood and then you have the scenery to go with it.

The weather here now is warming up to be summer. We are expected temperatures into the mid-80s this coming week. It is unusual until three years ago June rained early on and possibly good weather in late June. We always said the summer didn’t start until after the 4^th of July. Not so much anymore.

You ever make it to the Seattle area must come to visit Gig Harbor and rest of Olympic Peninsula. We have a lot of great places to see. Stay tuned.

Travel and Beyond

When I began this blog in late 2013 I introduced myself writing my life growing up in Gig Harbor. I expanded to write more about our life purpose. I believe I have helped all of us including myself to pursue this life of purpose but I believe now to go beyond it as well.

I am not going to stop writing about life purpose because I believe everything we do has a purpose and we must continue to live our life this way. I am though going to write about traveling and other things that come to my mind right here without forgetting life purpose.

As we pursue and expand our life of purpose all types of things should be included because our purpose does include our interests and hobbies. Also, it includes us to pursue God as well because of this where we go with our life purpose. We were created by God to live a life of purpose which includes him at the center.

I find it a privilege to write here each and every day. I find it an honor when you all read this whenever you can. I know your life is busy with all your purposes going on so I can’t expect you to read this every day.  

It is amazing to think this blog has gone around the world to be read by those I don’t know and in countries that I may have never heard of. Until you come here once again I want to give you a big thank you for coming and allowing me into your life. Peace and have yourself a wonderful weekend.