Well, I have learned what I am NOT good at . . . reading long articles or chapters of books. But I felt better about part 2 . . and not because I improved. I felt better simply because I am NOT trying to be professional . . but just enjoying reading it out loud for someone to hear . . . and adding a little commentary along the way. I would though, probably still advise against listening while driving . . might put you to sleep! BTW, the above picture has nothing to do with the new year . . I just like it. Guess that makes me a book nerd?

Good morning to you! Daddy was right . . & he lived to be 99 . . . old age is not for sissies . . . forgetful?

Here are the scriptures for yesterday’s post:

Do your part to live in peace with everyone, as much as possible. Romans 12:18 NLT

Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32. NLT (no name calling - - bullies do)

But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects, into Him, Who is the head, even Christ. Ephesians 4:15 NAS

Thank you!

I treasure this picture because (to me) it represents salvation as well as growing in the Christian life. It is the opposite of Frank Sinatra's song "I did it My Way".

They were ordinary men. But they could do ordinary things extraordinarily well. Jesus called them. They had no wealth / no academic background / no social position. Jesus called them / invited them / offered them work to do . . they were free to accept or refuse. When they accepted, Jesus appointed them.

The moral of the poem is things are not always what they seem. Just as the husband misunderstood the purpose of AA . . many think Christianity is a crutch or the Bible is not true. But . . God so loved the world . . and Jesus died for you. (John 3:16)

For those who have already tasted of the Christian life . . . pray for workers . . or will YOU be a worker for Jesus?