The ocassional journal of a pastor-writer-motivator observing the wonders and absurdities of life and celebrating the opportunities that abound every day.
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unsplash-logo Shelby Miller And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. - Luke 10:41-42 Martha knew how to entertain with style. It took its toll on her. She was careful and troubled all the time, especially when she had company. Perhaps she was a perfectionist and that was no doubt a great strain on her body and soul. Mary knew how to be in the moment with Jesus. Jesus saw the value in both kinds of hospitality, but He wanted Martha to know that when tending to details interfered with tending to the Master Himself, just being with Him was all that really counted. It is still what really counts. It counts for the busy mother, the harried executive, the flustered teacher, the hard-driven salesman, and the politician in the pressure cooker of legislative compromise. It is what counts for the safety officer who...
These reflections are on aging with ADHD and impatience. I resurrect an old reflection today as I consider the years. My night dreams are those of years gone by. The news I regularly receive is of friends who have died, I find myself far too attracted to nostalgia. Yet, I remember what it is like to be the youngest person in the room. I recall the energetic enthusiasm of having all the years and possibilities ahead of me. I recite Dr. Suess' words with feeling, "How did it get so late, so soon?" I am going to pass on the free link today even though it is also behind the pay wall. https://medium.com/@tomsims/it-may-be-late-but-let-us-live-in-the-light-of-dawn-74da84b58df7?sk=c9df1a0856dbb5eb640bc55659ec4124 https://vimeo.com/1112576694?share=copy
The Struggle This Morning's Sermon and Bible Study with Discussion Questions for Your House Churches and Small Groups Jacob and His Night of Wrestling with God Medium Member Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-struggle-d52ffdf4477f Free Friend Link https://medium.com/@tomsims/the-struggle-d52ffdf4477f On YouTube - https://youtu.be/DKYrRYLVqpc
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