https://myjourneyofaith.wordpress.com/my-journey-of-faith/
“Faith is the soul seeing what the eyes can’t.”
as it’s already tomorrow in scenic and tranquil ‘little’ New Zealand
WHO IS "THE REAL, THE TRUE, THE LIVING" JESUS?
Just sharing some thoughts on the LIVING Jesus (see https://thelivingjesuschrist.wordpress.com/)
https://myjourneyofaith.wordpress.com/my-journey-of-faith/
“Faith is the soul seeing what the eyes can’t.”
https://possibilitythinkersbible.wordpress.com/
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“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” |
Matthew 5:14-16 New King James Version
“I am a follower of Jesus, I am a believer, and I know had I not been a person of faith, I couldn’t be here in this place, and I wouldn’t be walking the path that I’m on now. “
craig (as inspired by the words of Tyler Perry)
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I am saved”
I’m whispering “I get lost!”
“That is why I chose this way.”
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need someone to be my guide.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
and pray for strength to carry on.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
and cannot ever pay the debt.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
my flaws are too visible
but God believes I’m worth it.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartaches
which is why I seek His name.
When I say…”I am a Christian”
I do not wish to judge.
I have no authority.
I only know I’m loved.
–Author Carol Wimmer – Copyright 1988
This is remarkable like the poem ‘ I’m a Christian ‘ that’s apparently by Maya Angelou:
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering “I was lost,
Now I ‘m found and forgiven.”
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
And need His strength to carry on.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.
When I say… “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow!
Craig will start writing a brand new book Why I Follow Jesus Christ (and His Teachings) in the next few weeks
The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z6BFX0
http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html
Craig’s various books on Jesus and the spiritual; journey are available at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock&sort=relevance&ie=UTF8&qid=1374375740
I don’t like religion. I love truth.
And this is why I follow Jesus Christ
“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.”
As the Spirit of Life Moves Me!
As the Spirit of Life Moves Me!
In the last few years I have become particularly interested in spirituality
and theology, (rather than religion ‘per se’, an impressive expression,
rather fancy and foreign.)
But what does it mean? I began to realize that the spiritual aspect was
missing from my life for so long. Unbalanced, like a lop-sided wheel,
my engine of life spluttering and misfiring along.
I’m certainly not another “Bible basher”. I like to think of myself as a
free spirited follower of Christ (I don’t like labels, like trying to fit/sqeeze people into “little boxes”, nor seeing Christians as a member of an ‘exclusive’ club, as we all are different with different perspectives and life experiences!), who is tolerant and respectful of other views, denominations and especially other religions.
There are many doorways to God, Infinite Spirit, our great Creator and life-force, I believe.
(Yes, I know, I know… but got an answer “out of the blue” on that one…from Spirit… or outer space!)
I think intolerance and adhering to “narrow religious dogmas” is one of the
reasons why rigid ‘religious (note alliteration) types’ are perceived as being
‘weirdoes’ by those on the outside, and why the world is in such a mess!
I am a new Christian, but with the sort of life I’ve led, Someone up there must
have been watching over me all the time. My relationship with a Higher Power,
The Spirit of the universe through Jesus Christ, gives me peace of mind and
joy, though I’ve still got my “L-plates” on in my walk with our heavenly Father,
Infinite Intelligence, Life, Nature or Destiny
(or whatever you wish to call Him /Her/ It).
My relationship with him is vitally important to me, (together with my dearly
beloved sons) and I seem to get closer to and get to know God better
day by day. He is the source of my comfort (and I need plenty) strength and
inspiration. I believe I’m doing what I’m destined to do by following
my ‘calling’ and the deepest desires of my heart.
I want to follow His plan for my life and serve humanity. ( Well, without Him
what a ‘stuff up’ I made, going down my blind alleys and coming to numerous
dead-ends – ‘cul de sacs’ ). Showing off my French again!
Enough disclosure of intimate stuff – as I’m a very private part – ‘er sorry, person!
This is a very quiet, stable period of my life, after much turbulence in the past
decade. Probably extremely boring for someone like me. However, I really
needed this time out after our unstable and stressful past decade –
changing countries as often as my ‘underrods’.
Most importantly, I sincerely believe its time for growing (as I’m quite short!).
But perhaps most of all, its my apprenticeship serving God, as I have a
very strong feeling that I would like to spend the rest of my life getting to
know Him better and honouring Him, as well as helping people in
distress and “serving humanity in whatever way I can. In short,
being the best person I can possibly be.
In my future works I have a strong compulsion (or is it inspiration?) to write on
a more spiritual level; about what HE has done for me personally and what He
can do in all of our lives…if only we will open the door and let Him
(the spirit/energy of the Universe) in.
Yes, I firmly believe we all need that firm relationship with The Creator.
I strongly believe that relationship is not only for the weak, the poor and the
“lame ducks” of society; but also for the successful achievers who can do
much more with FAITH.
We don’t know when we will need His (Her/Infinite Source’s*) help…and when our whole world comes crashing down, like Humpty Dumpty, the Ultimate Source is our ‘insurance policy’, our parachute.
How much more we can do with God’s help? We only have to ask Him /Her/It (you choose the pronoun) to come into our lives. I truly believe God wants us to be good kind people (as most
people are), to love ourselves as well as our neighbor; yet also to be successful
(financially, but especially spiritually)…and to use our wealth to benefit others
Though ‘yours truly’ can’t speak from a position of strength – at least not yet!
“Without hope and a vision the people perish”
Enough “heavy” theology and “preaching like a religious nutter trying to
save and convert you”…
from http://www.craiglockbooks/spirit.html (1999)
“I am a follower of Jesus, I am a believer, and I know had I not been a person of faith, I couldn’t be here in this place, and I wouldn’t be walking the path that I’m on now. “
craig (as inspired by the words of Tyler Perry)
Tags: Christianity, faith, Jesus, my journey, my journey of faith,the spiritual journey
from http://www.craiglockbooks/spirit.html (1999) and
https://sharefaith.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/as-the-spirit-of-life-moves-me-2/
“I am a follower of Jesus, I am a believer, and I know had I not been a person of faith, I couldn’t be here in this place, and I wouldn’t be walking the path that I’m on now. “
craig (as inspired by the words of Tyler Perry)
Tags: Jesus, faith, Christianity, the spiritual journey, my journey of faith, my journey
“We don’t find Jesus. He finds us.”
**********
Additional writings…
8th September 2013
Here are some points that I’ve jotted down recently, based on my own journey of faith.
* Because that is my experience.
From the depths of the valley of despair, when my entire world had collapsed and I had no hope, all I could do was put my trust in Jesus Christ (in the winter of 1995). I was in an extremely difficult situation and felt that I had no other options and had nothing to give Him, but myself… to totally submit and hand over my shattered life to Him!
* Jesus is the way I connect (my conduit) to Something far greater than oneself, a Higher Power, the Divine Presence that we commonly call God. And for ME, Jesus is that path.
* I see Jesus Christ as the human face of God.
* Having studied psychology (including my passion for sport psychology) and the workings of that “last unexplored frontier, the human mind, for much of my life, I find the teachings of Jesus in the Bible are perfectly in line with psychological principles. Spiritual laws of the universe too.
(As Teilhard de Chardin, “We are all spiritual beings on an earthly journey”).
Well then, Jesus was the greatest psychologist of them all, perfectly understanding the human mind…. but then indeed (of course) God did create the human mind!!
“As a man thinketh, so is he.”
– Proverbs
I’ve never been “religious”, believing that whilst religious dogma may serve to comfort millions of people on the planet, it has also been the cause of many of the world’s greatest problems and conflicts. However I truly believe that following Jesus (Christianity) is not religion, but a personal relationship with God, our Creator, Ultimate Source.
I truly believe each one of us can achieve our wildest dreams through faith. Many years ago I wrote down my craziest and “seemingly impossible” dreams to achieve …and guess what? They happened …even if it took some time!
Then just follow, submit (and this not passive, but working really hard at whatever endeavour you may choose), and most importantly, TRUST.
I’ve had to depend (totally) on God through Jesus (as conduit) firstly to climb out of the deep deep valley of despair, then embark on this path…to do what I’m doing and “reaching out” to the world with a simple message of hope. And that is my dream!
Do all this and in time even your wildest dreams will come true too!
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.“
Phillippians 4:13
“We don’t find Jesus – he finds us in the darkness… then it’s up to choose to have and to hold a very special, a unique relationship with Him .”
-me
“What we learn in the darkness, we are to share in the eternal light.”
Shared by craig (“just an information and inspiration distributer”
The various books that Craig “felt inspired to write” are available at: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z6BFX0
http://www.creativekiwis.com/amazon.html
Craig’s various books on Jesus and the spiritual; journey are available at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=la_B005GGMAW4_sr?rh=i%3Abooks&field-author=Craig+Lock&sort=relevance&ie=UTF8&qid=1374375740
PPS:
Dedicated to my good friend Donovan Pedersen who started out with me so long ago on this long journey. Don you must have sowed the seeds so long ago and faithfully prayed for me all the years in between.
Thanks “buddy/boetie”
Rest in peace
In the last few years I have become particularly interested in spirituality
and theology, (rather than religion ‘per se’, an impressive expression,
rather fancy and foreign.)
But what does it mean? I began to realize that the spiritual aspect was
missing from my life for so long. Unbalanced, like a lop-sided wheel,
my engine of life spluttering and misfiring along.
I’m certainly not another “Bible basher”. I like to think of myself as a
free spirited Christian who is tolerant of other views and denominations.
As the Spirit of Life Moves Me!
In the last few years I have become particularly interested in spirituality
and theology, (rather than religion ‘per se’, an impressive expression,
rather fancy and foreign.)
But what does it mean? I began to realize that the spiritual aspect was
missing from my life for so long. Unbalanced, like a lop-sided wheel,
my engine of life spluttering and misfiring along.
I’m certainly not another “Bible basher”. I like to think of myself as a
free spirited follower of Christ (I don’t like labels, like trying to fit/sqeeze people into “little boxes”, nor seeing Christians as a member of an ‘exclusive’ club, as we all are different with different perspectives and life experiences!), who is tolerant and respectful of other views, denominations and especially other religions.
There are many doorways to God, Infinite Spirit, our great Creator and life-force, I believe.
(Yes, I know, I know… but got an answer “out of the blue” on that one…from Spirit… or outer space!)
I think intolerance and adhering to “narrow religious dogmas” is one of the
reasons why rigid ‘religious (note alliteration) types’ are perceived as being
‘weirdoes’ by those on the outside, and why the world is in such a mess!
I am a new Christian, but with the sort of life I’ve led, Someone up there must
have been watching over me all the time. My relationship with a Higher Power,
The Spirit of the universe through Jesus Christ, gives me peace of mind and
joy, though I’ve still got my “L-plates” on in my walk with our heavenly Father,
Infinite Intelligence, Life, Nature or Destiny
(or whatever you wish to call Him /Her/ It).
My relationship with him is vitally important to me, (together with my dearly
beloved sons) and I seem to get closer to and get to know God better
day by day. He is the source of my comfort (and I need plenty) strength and
inspiration. I believe I’m doing what I’m destined to do by following
my ‘calling’ and the deepest desires of my heart.
I want to follow His plan for my life and serve humanity. ( Well, without Him
what a ‘stuff up’ I made, going down my blind alleys and coming to numerous
dead-ends – ‘cul de sacs’ ). Showing off my French again!
Enough disclosure of intimate stuff – as I’m a very private part – ‘er sorry, person!
This is a very quiet, stable period of my life, after much turbulence in the past
decade. Probably extremely boring for someone like me. However, I really
needed this time out after our unstable and stressful past decade –
changing countries as often as my ‘underrods’.
Most importantly, I sincerely believe its time for growing (as I’m quite short!).
But perhaps most of all, its my apprenticeship serving God, as I have a
very strong feeling that I would like to spend the rest of my life getting to
know Him better and honoring Him, as well as helping people in
distress and “serving humanity in whatever way I can. In short,
being the best person I can possibly be.
In my future works I have a strong compulsion (or is it inspiration?) to write on
a more spiritual level; about what HE has done for me personally and what He
can do in all of our lives…if only we will open the door and let Him
(the spirit/energy of the Universe) in.
Yes, I firmly believe we all need that firm relationship with The Creator.
I strongly believe that relationship is not only for the weak, the poor and the
“lame ducks” of society; but also for the successful achievers who can do
much more with FAITH.
We don’t know when we will need His (Her/Infinite Source’s*) help…and when our whole world comes
crashing down, like Humpty Dumpty, the Ultimate Source is our ‘insurance policy’, our parachute.
How much more we can do with God’s help? We only have to ask Him /Her/It (you choose the pronoun) to come
into our lives. I truly believe God wants us to be good kind people (as most
people are), to love ourselves as well as our neighbor; yet also to be successful
(financially, but especially spiritually)…and to use our wealth to benefit others
Though ‘yours truly’ can’t speak from a position of strength – at least not yet!
“Without hope and a vision the people perish”
Enough “heavy” theology and “preaching like a religious nutter trying to
save and convert you”…
from http://www.craiglockbooks/spirit.html (1999)
“I am a follower of Jesus, I am a believer, and I know had I not been a person of faith, I couldn’t be here in this place, and I wouldn’t be walking the path that I’m on now. “
craig (as inspired by the words of Tyler Perry)
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PPS
Don’t worry about the world ending today…
it’s already tomorrow in “little scenic and tranquil” New Zealand
Here are some notes (in point form), that I made many years ago in my Possibility Thinker’s Bible , when I was going through a rather difficult and dark period of my life. They tell of my early walk along the faith.
The wisdom in this book, the Holy Bible (and Dr Schuller’s Possibily Thinkers Bible) has served to sustain, encourage and even inspire me since that long time ago in the “deep valley of life”. It has been my guiding star, my central source of divine inspiration for many years now…and until the end of my days.
Even though I’m still not what may be termed “religious” (way more “airey/fairey spiritually-minded”), I hope that these brief notes (which “lit the way through reflecting and shining a light on part of my journey, “the road less travelled”) may do the same to you through encouragement, upliftment and even inspiration too.
craig
“Trust in the Lord with your heart
and lean not on yur own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him
and he will make your paths straight.”*
– Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
* and/or “direct our path and make the right way through life for you”
“‘For I know the plans I have for you:, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be fond by you,’ declares the LORD.”
– Jeremiah 29:11-13
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
– Romans 8:28
“The Lord is good,
a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those that trust in Him.”
– Nahum 1:7
“Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.”
– Revelation 2:10
THE POSSIBILITY THINKER’S BIBLE
(My Bible 2)
by Robert H Schuller and Paul David Dunn
Published by Thomas Nelson Publishers (1996)
Here are some notes (in point form), that I made many years ago in my Possibility Thinker’s Bible , when I was going through a rather difficult and dark period of my life. They tell of my early walk along the faith.
The wisdom in this book, the Holy Bible (and Dr Schuller’s Possibility Thinkers Bible) has served to sustain, encourage and even inspire me since that long time ago in the “deep valley.” Since those “dark days in the wilderness of life”, it has been my guiding star, my central source of divine inspiration.
Even though I’m still not what may be termed “religious” (way more “airey/fairey spiritually-minded”), I hope that these brief notes (which “lit the way through reflecting and shining a light on part of my journey, “the road less travelled”) may do the same to you through encouragement, upliftment and even inspiration too.
craig
“Trust in the Lord with your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him
and he will make your paths straight.”*
– Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)
* and/or “direct our path and make the right way through life for you”
“‘For I know the plans I have for you:, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be fond by you,’ declares the LORD.”
– Jeremiah 29:11-13
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
– Romans 8:28
“The Lord is good,
a refuge in times of trouble.
He cares for those that trust in Him.”
– Nahum 1:7
“Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.”
– Revelation 2:10
This Bible belongs to craig (“just another child of God”
Written by the Holy Spirit of Truth
…which will set you free.
Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you.
A true “labour of love”
Written by the Holy Spirit of Truth, which will set you free
“As the Father has sent me, I also send you.”
– John 20
“Write the vision and make it clear.”
A Spirit of faith, Spirit of Truth
Discover the light.
.Jesus is a focus for my faith.
A life lived in the Spirit of Christ will never die.
Jesus is the doorway by which I enter into the holiness of God.
God is IN us.
Unity in truth
The light.
Dependance on a right relationship with God
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God, the Creative Source of Life is indefinable: all that is highest and greatest in our values
God, the Great Restorer
“Jesus is the doorway, whereby I enter the holiness of God.”
A life lived in the Spirit of Christ will never die.
Put God first in your life… and everything else will follow.
He will give you the crown of life (Corinthians)
Jesus is a focus for my faith.
Jesus understood perfectly the power of the sub-conscious mind.
God, the Great Restorer
Jesus will intercede on your behalf.
I can vouch for that!
Do not quit. Remain faithful.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth
The Lord will make a way when their appears none
“As the Father has sent you, I also send you.”
– John 20
Jesus fills a void in our hearts.
“The anchor of our faith does not waver.”
“Forgiveness liberates the soul.”
Romans 12:2 : renewing the mind
Acts 1:8
You are as great as your faith…you can never go higher than your thoughts.
Jesus:
Liberator
Conquered death
Was a living Saviour
Jesus said: “I and the Father are one.”
My Grace is sufficient for you.
Jesus said: “You shall know people by the fruits that they bear: fruits like compassion, justice, peace, forgiveness, reconciliation, etc
The Bible teaches positive healthy thinking.
You CAN… if you THINK you can!
“If you are feeling hopeless, try just planting a seed of hope.”
– my good friend, Lindsay McIlraith (“the Prayer-warrior and the Prophet”)
Luke 9:67
It is upon faith that you will build the Kingdom
Put God first, then everything else will follow from that!
I believe in the Holy Spirit
The Spirit that made the world, the divine spark is in you, but first it has to be activated
“I am able to experience God’s presence on earth.”
– Ayrton Senna
His faith was about individual self-realisation
Faith is a:
* choice
* a decision
* a commitment
Lord, increase my faith
God works when you believe
“Look upwards and you go within.”
The New Testament welcomes the Messiah
*
Jesus’s indirect claims:
* to forgive sins
* to judge the world
in the name of Jesus
forgive sins
new heart
new life
to follow your example
see Mark 3:5 and Matthew 2:5
Jesus called himself ‘Son of Man’
The anchor of our faith does not waver
“Faith is the trigger that relieves stress, doubt and uncertainty.”
Plant seeds of hope (in others).
“Do something beautiful for God.”
– Mother Teresa
Holy Spirit, Comforter, Spirit of Truth
“Lies breed lies
truth breeds truth.”
Through your faith, you enter my Kingdom of God.
Faith is a choice, a decision, a commitment
“The anchor of our faith does not waver.”
“Lord, Expand my spirit”
“For my faith is greater than I.”
– John 14:38
THE EAGLE:
Part of cultural consciousness?
Wisdom and faith
Strong and powerful
Able to capture the vision
generous, loving and trusting
A believer in a God, who believes in YOU.
“I’d rather attempt something great and fail, than attempt nothing and succeed.”
– Dr Norman Vincent Peale (US preacher and author)
The truth is ONE, but different sages call it , God by different names, like “Supreme Soul”.
“And you shall know the truth
and the truth shall make you free.”
– John 8:32
The Gospel of Thomas
Jesus directs each disciple to discover the light within.
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you have will save you.”
– v 70
You have the spark within you
Overcome evil with (doing) good (Romans)
The Resurrection of Jesus symbolises the freedom of Spirit – transformation.
“I am the light that is above everything, I am all ; all come forth from me and all has returned to me.”
“Jesus is the doorway whereby I enter the holiness of God.”
” A life lived in the Spirit of Christ will never die.”
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PRAYERS
“Lord,
Touch me, bless me where I need it most”
“Lord,
Expand my spirit and reveal to the world Your Living Spirit.”
“Lord,
Make my ‘little’ life for Your Light to shine through to everyone I meet.”
“Lord,
Let more people experience the real you, who you really are.
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APPENDIX:
Read:
Deuteronomy 8:18, 30:9
Acts 1:8
John 5:26
11:25
14:6
Matthew 7:13
Matt 7:13,14
Luke 9:67
Jeremiah 29:122,12
Luke 9:67
Micah 6:8
Enter through the narrow gate (Matthew 7:13,14)
Exodus 14:13-15
Romans 8:28
Proverbs 3:5-7
Daniel 12:3-4
Galatians 3:28
Collossians 3:11
Phillippians 4:13
(you haven’t given me)
Mark 11.24
Rev 21:5,6
Romans 3:7
Hebrews 12:1,2
Tim 4:7
1 Cor 16:5
Phillippians 2
Ephesians 1:17
1 Corinthians 2:14
Mark 11.24
Rev 21:5,6
The race of life:
Hebrews 12:1,2
Tim 4:7
Bible verse:
Daniel 12:3
Mark 11.24
Luke 9:67
Rev 21:5,6
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“Be faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.”
– Revelation 2: 10
Let the Glory of God be revealed in YOUR life… today.
SHARING SOME RATHER PERSONAL THOUGHTS, MEDITATIONS AND PRAYERS
jotted down over the years (in point form from about 2003)
(BOOK 1
Just letting you know this book was published today (submitted in about 3 minutes!)…but will keep updating, as my life unfolds and is already available at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B89VK5G
Book Two is also now available at
Guiding principles for my ‘little’ life (from my “little black books, my prayer diaries”
When I go through these notes ( occasionally), I DO see that God, Ultimate Source, Ground of All Being has truly blessed me and done amazing things in my ‘little’ life, especially in recent years (even though I must have been “watched over” for most of my “rather eventful” life)
Though rather (no very) private/personal, just thought I’d share by turning them into a little e-book, then see what happens!
Enjoy
c
30th Jan 2012
“God doesn’t need you to pray; but when you pray, you see God’s power on display!”
“Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds…”
The dream, God’s dream lives on…
“Life is God’s novel; so let Ultimate Source write it, as it unfolds…”
– me (as inspired by the words of Isaac Bashevis Singer)
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