Peacemaking

The older amd more mature and closer I get to Christ, the more peacemaking looks like grace plus truth all wrapped in humble understanding and God’s love. It is really that simple. And it is much easier if you have God’s peace, joy and love. 😃❤️

Substance Use

My best friend and I were talking about how many people we know smoke weed (we choose not to). So, we talked a lot about why. And here is our conclusion…

People want peace and joy without Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. People will often say “God” instead of “Jesus Christ”, but the Bible is very clear that the way to be saved is through Jesus Christ and that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. People want the blessings of life without the Blesser because lies told them He steals joy by restricting us.

Nothing could be more opposite! He saves us and gives us peaceful, joyful eternal life! It is the best life. Because of Jesus I am a new creation and clean and sober and joyful and peaceful. My difficult times of my soul are passing and God is taking care of me as always. God is so good! Praise Jesus!!😃❤️

Peace Amidst Chaos

I long for home, meaning heaven or back on a farm in Michigan. You could get away to work alone on the farm, be in a sort of solitary enjoyment and working the land God made. I love and miss that quiet that never happens in a big city suburb in the third most populated state in the US, Florida. If you live busy, fun, crowded beaches, theme parks, sun every day, beautiful tropical plants all over year round, this is the place to come. If you want to be alone and still and quiet, enjoying nature, you would have as much trouble ad I am. I love people, just not so many so close. Especially when driving.

However, God has helped me be internally at peace amidst this perpetual chaos. He has trained me to listen to Him and I can do that now even when it is busy, busy, busy. And this has been a great learning experience and I no longer want to shoot out people’s tires and I am much more calm when they take my parking spot. I am certain the peace of God has kept me out of jail, come to think of it. And, in all seriousness, I know it has made me a better person in every way. Yes, I still want heaven or a farm in thr middle of nowhere, but I will take peace inside as a beautiful way of life and a tool to still have peace in chaos.😄❤

PE Begins

Today was the first day of Homeschool PE at the park for our kids. And I stuck to my guns and did not coach this year. The hardest part was my kids coming up to me, excitedly anticipating me as their coach. I am glad I had made such an impression and they will do great with the new mom who stepped n in to coach. I need to be able to not be there if my mom needs me; she will be moving sometime within the year. So, I did it and let someone else have the reins this year. Hard but done.

And I am happy, got to walk the dog around the field and talk to a friend. That was peaceful. Confirmed my decision and I am content. Sometimes necessary choices are difficult but the best thing. And you pray about it and just make the decision and go. And God is so good to confirm your good decision with peace.😄❤