Whispers from the Holy Spirit

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCZ03hTU8EU   Until I can figure out how to insert this, please cut and paste or ctrl+click. Dallas Willard is quite a resource.  He teaches you how to think .  Rely on your Bible alone for what to think .

 Would you rather be admired or envied?     Admired has to do with your character--what you would do if the circumstances were right. We're generally envied for what we possess.

Recently I heard a variation of the Lord's Prayer.  The line I am thinking of said, "Forgive us our trespasses as we HAVE forgiven those who have trespassed against us".  Powerful. What do you think?

Shortly after I moved to my current home, about three years ago, a certain woman, after a brief encounter, insisted on being my best friend.  I repeatedly asked her to stop. I talked to the resident counselor about it, I talked to the office and yet she continued.  I didn't want it to go in our files, so I never make a formal complaint, as the counselor had advised.  I have congestive heart failure and the stress was actually harmful.  About two weeks ago, she just stopped--for no apparent reason. It has been wonderful and now I actually greet her with a smile.  What a treat.   As we get off the elevator on our floor there is a sitting area with two chairs and a lamp on a center table.  On most floors, the lamp is on 24 hours a day and the tables have flower arrangements.  Especially in the fall and winter this is warm and inviting.  I made it a point to turn our lamp on whenever I went by; and, probably to save money, s...

Sitting idle when there’s something to be done causes feelings of depression . Particularly at home. Look around and see what little thing you can do and complete. Such an encouraging start. Our homes are gifts from God and it's our responsibility to maintain them. Do this and keep yourself alert for other ways to be helpful. If I get things ready for the next task (ie, dressing) in advance, it’s so much easier to get going when the time comes. Something about the decisions being easier when made under less pressure. Thank You, Father (TYF).