Be Still and Know...Then and Now

In my quiet time a few days ago I found myself in Isaiah. I think it is one of my all time favorite books. It is so full of God’s promise and it gives us a very clear picture of just how much God loves us. However even with God’s unfathomable love there comes consequences if choices are made to live outside of His plan. I know I have lived outside of God’s plan many times in my life. It’s human nature to think we can come up with a better one. It’s human nature to want to listen to our sinful side. Listening to the world is so very easy. Isaiah heard God’s voice so very clearly. There are times when I would wish for that clarity, but then I know that with that clarity comes the reality of what happen next. 8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”    And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” And I said “Here am I. Send me!” Those are very powerful words when spoken, even more powerful if you really mean them. I know there have been ...

1. Please share one memory of your high school graduation. I had a red cap and gown, I remember we had the commencement ceremonies at the football stadium. It was hot, but beyond that I don’t remember much else!   Back in the dark ages they did not do all the hoopla at graduation that they do now. Even if they did do hoopla my mom could not have afforded to do all the hoopla! I think we may have sent out invitations, but there was no senior locker decoration, senior week, they did not put signs in the front yard or decorate cars. The only picture we had taken was the one done by the school with the navy blue velvet drape across the shoulder. I just looked for that picture it in my albums and could not find it, my mom may have it. I did find the above photo, just look at the enthusiasm in that face!  They did not do the multiple wardrobe changes at a professional photography studio that most parents do now. I do remember getting a senior ring, which in hindsight was a t...