A beautiful reflection from my grandmother whose faith is now sight... The Attitude of Youth by Jane G Jones Youth is not a time of life — it is a state of mind, a product of imagination, a vigor of the emotions, a predominance of courage over timidity, an appetite for adventure. Nobody grows old by living a number of years. People grow old when they desert their … [Read more...] about Youth Is Not a Time
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Joy and Privilege of Busyness
The toll of too much busyness can be catastrophic... to our health, to our relationships, and to our faith. But a type of busyness is welcome. "Like Martha in scripture, it is easy to feel resentment because we seem to be doing all the work while others are getting more of a free ride...That is the feeling that can weigh us down for long periods during our adult years, … [Read more...] about Joy and Privilege of Busyness
Seeing God Now
Jesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8, ESV). In what sense may we see God now? Martin Lloyd-Jones offers some helpful thoughts: "As with all the other Beatitudes, the promise is partly fulfilled here and now. In a sense there is a vision of God even while we are in this world. Christian people can see God in a sense that … [Read more...] about Seeing God Now
Living in the Now
The letter below comes from John Wood, my pastor growing up. A friend shared it with me (original post), and I have reread it many times. May its wisdom bless you. My dear children and grandchildren, I've been thinking of what I might say to you from the perspective of old age that I have not said to you in the past. You have heard me call you across the years to … [Read more...] about Living in the Now