Faith

Body It was early morning and I was ready for my coffee. I poured in the water and waited. That surely does look weak. Then, it got a little darker. I poured myself a cup. Yuck! It was extremely weak and just lukewarm. What was wrong with my coffee maker?

Body The greatest challenge in our Christian walk is that of learning to live in the Spirit. We have become so comfortable with the logic of our minds, the memories of the past, the circumstances of the world, and our own emotions, that hearing the Spirit can seem difficult.

Body Our minds process what we see and hear by accumulations of experiences. We search for that which brings us comfort and joy, and we stay drawn to kindnesses just as we step away from discomfort.

Body My Oklahoma grandson surprised me with a short visit. They had come in for a friend’s home going service. We were talking and the children were playing. I was loving every minute of it. I don’t get to see them very often. It’s just too far away.

Body A chicken thief took his son out one night with him to teach him how to steal chickens and not get caught. He told his son, 'Remember now, look to the left and then to the right.

Body Several weeks ago, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage informed me she would be in St. Augustine with our daughter and granddaughter for spring break.

Body I was on the way, to have lunch with another widow. A pickup truck was following me. He was pulling a trailer. I don’t drive fast. The road was crooked and he couldn’t pass. I figured he was angry. I tried to get out of his way. But, there was no paved shoulder. I couldn’t.

Body Recently, I was sitting drinking a nice hot cup of coffee. It's the first thing I do, and I can't get anything done until I do.

Body These are scriptures I read frequently. I meditate on them and “see” them in my heart.

Body Can we also commit to holiness? It is virtually impossible to do so though the third book of the Bible, Leviticus, mentions holiness at least 152 times! “Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.