Hump Day

Hello Wednesday it is nice to see you. Actually, we are blessed that we are able to see another day at all. Now we are at the halfway of the work week.

These next three days I will be busy in the evenings. I have my by-monthly home group Wednesday night. We are taking it on the road as the home we meet at on a regular basis is being prepped for a high school graduation party.  Thursday late afternoon mother and I will be seeing my nephew Ian who is in Seattle. He is visiting from New York City. 

It ends on Friday where I am going to a fundraising dinner for Nepal. A woman friend of mine will be going in August to Nepal. She has a business where she sells clothing from Nepal. She has had a heart for the people of Nepal for several years now. She and her husband take turns going though they have gone together as well along with their children. She will be taking goods to Nepal to help the needy. I would say a good purpose she and her husband have.

As of now don’t have plans for the weekend but you never know what is right around the corner. Enjoy the rest of your week. Amen

Supposed To Be Summer

The calendar says it is summer but the temperatures right now hovering around the 70s. No complaints here except at night when it dips down into the 50s. I have to turn up the thermostat when I wake up in the middle of the night. I guess I could turn it up when I go to bed. I will have to remember tonight.

Yesterday on television they said if you liked today’s weather you will like tomorrow because it will be identical. Now today is tomorrow so I will see. Is that confusing or what?

Wednesday they are expecting rain; however, they said the same thing for Sunday and it didn’t happen. OK, either way though.

Tuesday I ordered tickets to a Mariners baseball game in late July. It will be a day game so the weather should be pretty nice. Usually, I sit down the first base line however this time I decided to go for right field. I am hoping that I will be able to catch a ball when a player hits a home run to right field. I have never caught a ball at a game before but the chances seem good this time.

Whatever you are doing today I hope your purpose will come through to every that you meet. Amen!

Lies

The world is being lied to on a daily basis; however, most people don’t even know it or realize it anyway.

The word that brings the most lies is tolerant. We have to be tolerant of everyone. In a way that is true; however, the truth hasn’t changed in the same way lies haven’t but most people don’t realize it.

We need to love those who believe the lies well as the truth. You tell your children the truth because you love them. We have to do the same with others as well. The trouble though many say you are judging me. No, you are telling them the truth because you love them.

Where does a lie come from? Well, it comes from the one who has lied from the beginning and that is the devil which means “deceiver”.  He twists the truth in the same way he did when he spoke to Jesus Christ; however, Jesus spoke with the truth.

So today we need to meditate and think about what is the truth. Though what someone says sounds good doesn’t mean it really is. We should be willing to tell them what they are saying is not the truth. Do it in a kind way where it doesn’t sound like judgment.

Not an easy thing to do is to tell truth in a way that others will accept that have embraced the lies. If they are upset by what you say just tell them “to think about it.”  Who knows you may have saved someone going down the wrong path. Amen!

Summer Rain

Here in Western Washington, we are expecting rain for the next week. Not unusual in the last week of June.

Though summer just became official temperatures is down ten degrees as well. For the week it will be in the mid-60s.

We do need the rain before the temperatures go up twenty degrees in the next couple weeks and we likely won’t have rain over the next two and a half months.

Summer is the time to visit Western Washington. Plenty of places to see; though I have lived here all my life there are towns I have never been to. It sounds like a good thing to do this year to visit a few of those towns.

It’s Summer

 Friday became summer. Again this year here in the pacific northwest it is expected to be another hot summer.

Global warming certainly happening around here for sure; I believe it is the fourth or fifth year in a row where it will be temperatures hotter than normal.

Until three years ago we never had temperatures reach into the 90s. Last year it happened three or four times here. I prefer the temperatures to be in the mid-80s.

So for those who want to travel the Pacific Northwest is a good destination spot. Come by and meet the locals.  

Life Changing

How would your life change if you suddenly became wealthy? Money longer was an issue for you. I am sure you would set up a foundation and give to areas that are important to you. I know I would travel a lot. Go all over the world. Not at once but over a period of time. I know there would be people asking for money from you. New relatives, you never thought you had.

Let us live a life of change. Do the things you would want to do even though you may not have the money to do so at this time. Help the unfortunate in ways that don’t take money; something for all of us to think about and go out and do it.

I am sure doing things that you have always to do and change happens will change you too. Let’s start thinking about it and see where it leads. We might be surprised by the results. Amen!

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.