joy in your toil

seek joy in your toil, exertion and labor. it is a gift from God.

adundance

abundance only has meaning when given to God’s purpose, else it is simply excess and accumulation that will eventually pass from lazy hands to thieves’ hands.

otherwise useless sound

and with this voice, all that I desire is that my words be heard, their meaning comprehended and my heart understood – otherwise, all that leaves me is useless sound.

brick by brick

brick by brick with careful consideration and patience…

near impossible

It’s near impossible to condemn or hate someone who you pray for.

overcome and without words

when we’re overcome and without words, the Spirit intercedes on our behalf to God, for our thoughts and heart are already known. take solace in the grace that is bountiful, whether you ask for it or not.

What’s your Twenty?

What’s your twenty?” is CB radio slang for asking “Where are you?” Today, my eldest son turns 20 and that’s a significant question for him as he delves into the eve of adulthood.

common hours

As we nudge in the direction of our purpose, dreams and endeavors, unimaginable success is likely to come during the common hours.