"Thoughts on Thoughts"

Do we really know why we are able to process and develop thoughts? Are our thoughts completely and wholly ours? Do our thoughts help to lead us along in all we do? Thinking is a good exercise for our minds. It keeps us sharp and continuously learning.

Lots of us like either crossword or sudoku puzzles to tickle our brains. I love challenges of problems that I encounter. Sometimes I create my own challenges by the things I want to accomplish. They say when we stop learning and thinking we are very near death. The teachers edict of learn something everyday is very much vital to each of us.

God can use our thoughts to speak to and guide us. God won't necessarily be in all our thoughts. The bible gives us a great outline to determine when and if it is God speaking. Thoughts of love and care for another are Gods' ultimate gift to all of us. "I think and therefore I am". Verses: Heb 3 : 7-15 Isaiah 30 : 21-22 Eph 5: 17

"Thoughts on Life'

What a joy to be alive!! Each day brings forth some new adventure, or story, or learning. We can also be a tool for God to support and encourage others. My life, your life, their lives all are somehow intertwined.

God is the giver of life. God is what we all should live for. My prayer is that in all we do during our lives, we acknowledge and serve God. Sometimes we are serving ours and ours alone. It is a time for us to grow and prosper in character and understanding.

There is no absolute length of our life that we know. Some may be here for a long period of time. Others may not be as long. I am glad I do not know how long. God has planned foe me to live. With out that time table I am determined to live well and with passion!

Thank you God, for breathing life into me. I will cherish and offer that life as a living testament to you God!!! Lead me where to go and encourage me on what to do. Life with God is so awesome and complete.!!!

"Thoughts on Music"

No other creature on earth has the equal ability to produce music the way humans can. Humans seem drawn to and predisposed to music. The varieties are so vast that all of mankind can find a style that suits them.

Sometimes I want an AC/DC type of raw rock and roll!! Other times I am more attune to a softer Amy Grant type of song! Blues playing and singing is one of my favorites. One of my best friends is a huge Country music lover. I worked for years with another Country lover and was attracted to that also.

Whether we are making our own music or enjoying someone elses performance, we are transformed by it. My all time favorite is Worship music to God. People in churches and the like are singing out with God in song and harmony.

Praise God: We are and always will be drawn to and ministered by music of all kinds. Sing out to the Lord up high and fill this world with Joy!! Verses: Judg 5: 3 Eph 5: 19-20 Psalm 95: 1-7

"Thoughts on Walking"

Walking is a lot like moving "Art". It is a variable picture show of a multitude of art. Seasonally it can also change dramatically. As humans when we walk together we tend to spend some time conversing and sharing thoughts and ideas.

The canvas around us is inspiring, soothing, and beautiful. That is what opens our minds and souls to so much more that is around us.

Of course our doctors will tell us that walking is good for bodies. "Well Duh"!! It goes without saying that the health benefits are there. The other underlying benefits are not so obvious. My guess is that if all couples walked for one hour each day together, their lives and relationship would improve.

Finally, I suggest we all walk with God throughout our lives. God is the perfect walking partner, no limits to distance, time, conversation or weather affect God. Walk with God and life is grand!!!!

Verses: Amos 3:3 Prov 13: 20 Micah 6: 8 1John 1: 7

"Thoughts On Art"

I would not ever profess to be a connoisseur of any kind of art. I would admit I am impressed by the artist's abilities and vision.

Strolling through the art museum I am seeing some of the same things I have seen before. Somehow when you spend that time with someone else you observe a whole new experience.

Nothings really changed except you are now sharing that with someone else. I guess their eyes and yours are now combined? Details you notice can be offered and and details they observed are shared. There lies the beauty in "Art" it has no definable definition!!

Kind of like God, we all have our own definition of what God means to us. A lot of what we believe is shared by many others. A little bit though is our own personal vision and understanding. Praises to God for all the Art and God we get to experience!!

Verses: Psalm 111(all) Gen 1(all) Isaiah 6: 3

"Love God"

That is all I need to say!!! End of story!! All else in life revolves and and depends around this precept,? concept,? doctrine,? choice,? irresistible urge,? live giving fact,? human need,? answer to life,? awesome gift,? comfort,? salvation,? truth,? mystery!!! or simply the purpose of life!!!

I am amazed at how all of life boils down to some very simple truths.: "Love God" "Love Yourself", "Love Others", and share your love with all!! Love this planet and all that is on it! Love sunrises and sunsets!! Love water, earth and fire. Love the one whose hand you hold. Love those you don't even know yet. Love those you have known and may or may not ever see again.

God is Love. All else in life comes and goes and has no lasting value. ( money, possessions, power, prestige, position, etc....). Grasp this and life becomes a life well lived!! Pray: God, Inspire, encourage, and allow us to truly live a loving and loved life!!!!

Verses: 1John 4: 16 Deut 30 : 8-10 Matt 22: 34-40

"Love Yourself"

Every therapist in the world is at some point trying to explain this to someone. Look in the mirror, step on the scale, mess something up and try and say "I love myself"?

Easy to say harder to actually do.! Teenagers struggle with image, character, self worth, sex, choices......... and loving themselves. Do we mature and grow out of those issues? Probably never completely. Ask any sufferer of depression what their thoughts are revolving around.

God is able to forgive us in all the things we do. We could do well to do the same. Forgive ourselves, forgive others, and allow us to love us. It's all our attempt to become more and more like God. In Gods' eyes we are all his perfect and wholly lovable creation. We all could try to see ourselves as God sees us and love what we are!! Pray God, for those struggling, we pray your power of love to them and for them. Amen

Verses: 2 Thes 2: 16-17 1 Thes 5: 12-15 Psalm 18(all)