LIFE LESSONS FROM DAD (Post # 300)

One month ago today Dad left this world to receive his reward. It's been a very difficult month, but it's given me more reason to reflect on the many things he taught me; Dad was such a great teacher (and the fact that I don't always get it right does not reflect the fact that he was such a great teacher). So, for my monumental 300th post, and in memory of Dad, I want to share my top ten list of the most important things he taught me. As was his custom, I'm going to back up every lesson with Scripture. I hope you get as much wisdom and insight from Dad as I have.

• 10. Always keep your promises. Jeremiah 44:25
• 9. Tell the truth, always. Zechariah 8:16
• 8. Get out of debt and stay out of debt. Proverbs 22:7
• 7. Do things right the first time. Jonah 1
• 6. Be kind to people, even when you don't want to. Matthew 25:34-40
• 5. Be patient. Ephesians 4:2
• 4. Never complain. 1 Corinthians 10:10
• 3. Work hard. Colossians 3:23-24
• 2. Trust God. Proverbs 3:5-6
• 1. Be good to each other (That was his marriage advice to Steph and me, but it works for everyone). Matthew 7:12

What else should I add to this list?

Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate

LIFE IS LONG ENOUGH (by Max Lucado)

All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.

Psalm 139:16

No person lives one day more  or less than God intends. "All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old."

But her days here were so few ...

His life was so brief ...

To us it seems that way. We speak of a short life, but compared to eternity, who has a long one? A person's days on earth may appear as a drop in the ocean. Your and mine may seem like a thimbleful. But compared to the Pacific of eternity, even the years of Methuselah filled no more than a glass. ...

In God's plan every life is long enough and every death is timely. And though you and I might wish for a longer life, God knows better.



Traveling Light

Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate