Shalom to You

In every day that passes by   Two tango as a must   I and You will still be I   While You plus I is Us

The presence of God resides within every person. How that presence is understood and interacted with makes a big difference in life. Best not settle for a half-way house and miss the best.

No podcast today due to ill health. My apologies. Back on deck next Thursday. I wish you well.

Words heard out of season   Whatever be their reason   May agitate and quick divide   While it is feelings that unite

Opinions can become a stumbling block with negative consequences. Having ideas of our own is needed but how to have those and sharing them needs wisdom. In this, Jesus is a helper.

A house becomes a home   When folk make it their own   A garden fine brings pleasure forth   Christ is a home and garden Lord

Spirituality is an idea with many descriptions. I prefer a simple approach that is nothing special and relevant in everyday living. A kind of home and garden spirituality.

A laugh a day   Keeps the downs away   Makes people smile   For a while – hopefully

Having a laugh is important. It makes everyone feel better. How about God and laughter? Might my ability to laugh influence how the Lord is perceived?

Doing it right

God never tells how I should go   But be alert to each day’s flow   Express obedience to demands   Of circumstance, what it commands

Lots of things in life we tend to get right and the importance of that must not be underestimated. Being aware that it is pleasing to the Lord lifts the soul. Perfection is not expected.

There is an art to question marks   Enjoy them while believing   When mystery starts breaking through   And intuition strengthens into certainty

We are bombarded with questions every day in the media. But one question is most important of all. It is the one to ask and reflect on.

Success is like a rainbow   A pot of gold to find   But most will live in drier days   Success, a word unkind.

Success is associated with wealth and notoriety. But is that the only way to be successful? Might a different kind of success be at least as important and open to all. A way of living that aligns with what Jesus is about. 

Rapid runner, rapid runner   Mind on focus, cannot wait   Now must have, knows not to savor   The joys in every day

Mindfulness encourages us to slow down. Christianity has a rich tradition in this. Rapid runner offers thoughts on calming the soul in the presence of Jesus, who is a fine helper.

It’s bad, it’s bad the people say   The news full of bad omen   That’s true, says John, yet I can smile   Today my friends are coming.

Friends make a difference and put a smile on our face. In a world full of agitation that is gold. A different and great friend is Jesus, who is always close by.