Time for Oil Check

Lately, have you checked to see if
your soul's lamp is filled with (spiritual) oil?

Food for Thought:

Lampante oil as it was called in Biblical times was not used for consumption but as fuel for oil-burning lamps. From this ritual of anointing, the expected savior of the Jews was called the Messiah "anointed one". Olive oil in contemporary religious use also has religious symbolism related to healing and strength and to consecration, God setting a person or place apart for a special work.

Friends Are Cool (like Rubber Duckies)

Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things.

- Author Unknown

Result of Growth

Solitary trees, if they grow at all, grow strong

- Winston Churchill

Time With Loved Ones

Todd on beach at White Oaks Resort

Regan gathering shells

Preston enjoying the water

Alisha

Preston (our house guest for two weeks)

What a wonderful time we had with Alisha, Todd, Preston, Regan and Justin at White Oaks Resort at the California-Oregon border. My only complaint - our time together was too short!

Northern California Coast

So much splendor along the Northern California Coast from Bodega Bay to the Oregon/California border. The Lord definitely fashioned places of extreme serenity and beauty. The highlight of our journey was spending time with our daughter Alisha and her family (hope to have pictures posted tomorrow).

Out of Commission

By the Bay
Taking a break for a couple of days
Will Be Back Soon!

Use Caution

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom - V.Hugo

And may I add, just remember in your goings always think twice before changing your direction.

Good Fruit

A tree is known by its fruit...a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost...he who sows courtesy reaps friendship...and he who plants kindness gathers love. - St.Basil

A Heart Condition

God is LOVE

You Curious?

Sometimes, CURIOSITY is a good thing.

Be curious always,
for knowledge will not acquire you;
you must acquire it

-Sudie Back

Sail Away

Catch the trade winds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.

What A Quack!

I'm not bossy -
I just happen to be more capable
than most everyone else.

Run Aground?

When you temporarily run aground, remember that there are no failures in life. There are only results. Consider the adage: Success is the result of good judgment, good judgment is the result of experience, and experience is often the result of bad judgment! - A.Robbins

The Language of Friends

The language of friendship is not words but meanings.

H.D. Thoreau

Inner Peace's Resting Place

Peacefulness is an inner sense of calm. It comes from becoming still, and allows us to reflect and meditate on our inner being.

Lord's Day

This is the day that the Lord has made.
Be glad and rejoice in it.

It's Camp Meeting

August 2 -6
Camp Meeting Time
in Santa Maria
I like the old time preaching, praying, singing, shouting,
I like the old time reading of God's Word,
I like to hear those old time, Hallelujah, glory,
I like the old time worship of the Lord.

** Will be missing in action until Saturday **

Words Can Cut

Sharp words can wound
so watch your words
on your way up the ladder.

Shine On

Jesus, the light of the world!