“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter. ’tis the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” Mark Twain

Thanks for the No

God doesn't always answer our prayers - at least not the way we want Him to.

Who like it when God says "no" to their heartfelt prayers? It can be frustrating, depressing - and a blessing.

A blessing?

I'm over at Jewels of Encouragement today talking about our need to thank God when he denies our prayers. Hope you'll stop by and learn to say "Thanks for the No."

My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Psalm 45:1

Where You Can Find Me Today

A hint - NOT HERE (and I'm not just talking this blog. Today is one of my technology fast days).
I've got TWO posts on TWO different blogs today. Hope you'll stop by and check them out.

At Jewels of Encouragement, I'm talking about doing things for God's glory - or not. Did you know that you can be selfless selfishly? Learn what I'm talking about (and how to avoid it) at JoE.

Today is also my day at Internet Cafe Devotions, and I'm talking about everybody's favorite swallowed prophet - and, I have to admit, how often I act like he did. How often I go in the wrong direction. How about you - are you headed for Ninevah or Tarshish?

 
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Psalm 45:1

Midwest vs Amazon

You may or may not know that I had the opportunity to visit the Amazon rainforest with some middle school kids about 15 years ago (and no, contrary to popular belief, I was NOT a middle schooler 15 years ago :P). And it left quite an impression on me - but maybe not how you think.
The Barn Door

I'm at the Midwest blog The Barn Door today, talking about that experience - and how it affected my perceptions of my own back yard (actually, my front yard, but who's being THAT specific?). Come see what I have to say about Noisy Quiet.

 
My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer. Psalm 45:1

My One Word: 2016 and 2017

Most who know me know I am a very goal-oriented person (in fact, I already shared my goal wrap-up for 2016 and my new ones for 2017 on this...