PHOTO MAGIC

Found a new feature I'm going to enjoy using for my photos. The photo of the buggy is mine, the wall is not.

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PONDERING

WHAT GOOD IS GOD?

This has been a great book to read. Though I already know the answer to the title, I was more drawn to the book by it's subtitle: In Search of a Faith the Matters.
I believe many who take their faith seriously, or desire to, want to make their faith matter. Yancey starts each chapter with a story about Christians living out their faith around the world and here in the U.S., usually in the most difficult situations, followed by the text of a speech/talk he gave to a group of people living out their faith in those circumstances-to be an encouragement to them. I've been most challenged by the contrast of people I read about and how differently I live my life. The fact that I live in a culture so dominated by everything superficial, it is hard not to be drawn in by all the trappings our society offers, to become a participant in things that don't matter. Galatians 5:17-18 reminds us there is always a constant fight between the Spirit and the sinful nature, something I sort of take comfort in...meaning, what I experience in my thoughts and desires is not unusual but common to everyone. Still, there is that constant tug that can be overwhelming at times.
All that to say, this read book has been a challenge to continue to re-evaluate what my goals, desires and life should be about.

ALL ON HIS OWN

Today my son:

-emptied the dishwasher
-set the dinner table
-put a new trash bag in the can
-and would have vacuumed the living room had we asked.

Oh, did I mention it was my 4 year old son.

NOTHING NEW

Wish I had more to say. I'm on the road this week in Indiana, next week, not so sure yet, and hopefully things wind down for the rest of the year. Travel has been crazy this last month and I'm ready for a break.
That's it...I told you I didn't have anything new, but thought I should fill up some digital space just to let you know I'm still here.