Good morning and happy Thursday. To you men I ask, how did you see your wife as she walked down the isle towards you the day you got married? To the women, how did you see your husband as you walked down the isle towards him?  If you've never been married, how do you imagine it to be?  The perfect day, the perfect place, everything is perfect. It's beautiful and no matter how bad the piano player may have missed a note or a child in the crowd started crying or any of those other things that always happen on that day, all you see and hear is beauty. It's no wonder either that we are the bride of Christ. He is the groom waiting for us to walk to Him and be united forever. Listen to the wedding vows as we marry Him. For better or worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, but the last of it is changed; and death shall not part us. He is there through it all with us but have we done our part of staying with Him through it all? We're His beloved bride. Nothing is more pleasing to Him then to hear us say I do. I will follow you where ever you lead me. Now we must be a good bride and be faithful. Not becoming a mistress chasing other things of this world. There is nothing here that will ever satisfy us. We are made for Him and Him alone. We are to drink of His water and we will taste new life. A life we won't want to leave. The hole we've been trying to fill is now full. It's the perfect day, the perfect fit. And though we may grow tired and weary in this life, His love for us will never end. The mind boggling idea of eternity is how long His love for us lasts. Fall in love with Him today if you haven't already. Look deep into His heart and know that He has done everything for you. All the way to dying for you. True love doesn't get any deeper than that. In love always. <>< 

Good morning and happy Wednesday. I've been home now since Saturday and my little chihuahua Harley has not left my side since. He missed me. It feels good to be missed. While he wasn't the only one who did, I hope, he is just an animal. I'm amazed by how much our pets love us and miss us and hurt with us, feel bad with us when we're sick and will die when we do. The core to it all is love. They love when they've been loved. They feel love and know that it's good and what is right to do. Why then do we find it so hard to love. God has shown us love beyond measure and unconditionally. If we could just love like our pets, what a wonderful world this would be. We are not God's pets but we are His children, why do we not follow His instructions. We ask our kids to follow ours. Love is at the core of His being. He has shown us how to love through His son Jesus and has asked us to follow his example. With knowing how good it feels to be loved, how can we keep it from others? How do we not give it to others, as undeserving as we may think they are? Even a dog will love his abusive owner, someone who deserves to be bit instead. Love The Lord your God with all your heart, with all mind and with all your soul. He already loves you more than you can imagine. Love love love love.  It just feels so good. Why? Cause we're made like Him and its at the core of His being so its at the core of ours. Love on some folks today. It'll make people smile and feel good too. In LOVE always. <>< 

Good morning and happy Tuesday. Have you ever been in a totally dark, no light at all room? We are the only animals on the planet that can't see in the dark. I read that, I'm not that smart. So in this room, did you feel helpless? I know I did. Within a few minutes I felt kinda lost. The book I'm reading right now is about an animal preserve in Africa. They find themselves in total darkness and all of sudden hear the blood curdling roar of two lions claiming territory. The cats can see them but the men can't see a thing. Darkness is a terrible place for us to be. We are not designed to live in it. God had no intention for us to be in the dark. So how much light would it take to make that dark room seem and feel a little safer? Not much at all. We don't have to be much "light" in someone's life to help them see in their darkness. We have this idea that we need to make a big spot light impact to really do good for someone. Remember that dark room and how much a single little flicker of a match flame would have made all the difference in the world. We are called to be the light of the world. Even if its a small flicker, it may be the brightest light someone has ever seen. Do what you've been called to do, make a difference, and light the way for someone to come out of the darkness of life and into the loving light of Jesus. In love always. <><

Good morning and happy Monday. I love when all the commotion of life settles down and you can hear again. Hear the still small voice of God whispering in your ear. In all the chaos of this new endeavor things seem to have gotten hectic. I haven't had the time to be in the Word or listening as much. Of corse that's just an excuse because making the time is what I'm supposed to do. That's what some of this has been about, learning to adjust. Our lives change and move in different directions and the routine we once had is now different. How do we keep our time with God the same or better yet improve it? While our lives are changing for the better or worse, our relationship with God should always be growing. No excuses, just get it figured out and get back to what brings you a peace beyond understanding. This world we hold so dear is just a temporary place. Our eternity is to be with God, where then should we more focused when things seem hurried, out of control, or just feeling lost? Always make time for God. Sometimes it may be at a different time of day or whatever, but make the time when you can. Our eternity depends on it for each if us. In love always. <><