As February begins...

 sent me a free download without knowing the theme of my blog :)

"Count it all JOY" ~ James 1:2

Dross: the impurity that rises to the top when silver (and other metals) are heated
Eliminate all impurities such that your Reflection is God's Reflection

God wants us to be a reflection of him - of Christ. Goal of  life: be like Him
Happy birthday, Jess, February 4th

 photo by mw 8 July 2011

“Is it possible that the solution has been under under our nose for the last 2000 years?”

James 1:12 reminded me of this: 

Khalil Gibran : "All work is empty save where there is love. And when you work with love you bind yourself to yourself, and to one another, and to God."

"Love Where You Live" : Learn the person's name. Lean into mildy awkward moment...

Makes a big difference

"Neighboring" check out this video
One day God will look at you and see his reflection

 listen hear

Perseverance and renunciation Purifies

 James 1:19

Receive with meekness ... 

Slow down, Soak in... Stand firm and be patient

Take the word of James...

Ultimate weapon against all challenges... a calm mind. "Use a happy medium, for heaven's sake." ~ p.30 A Wrinkle in Time (re-reading before the new movie come out.)

Vision : not only a beautiful noun, but also a Verb.

"Walk across the street, and take the next step" ~ Neighbors
eXhortation : communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget the errand.” ~ Woodrow Wilson
as heard on Returning the Favor S2:E7

Zach Williams - Fear Is a Liar (Official Music Video)