Alright, here's the deal, I am going to get a little mushy today. Sorry. Trish and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this coming Monday. 30 years! It is hard to believe. If you've ever seen Trish, you know she doesn't look nearly old enough to be married 20 years, much less 30. But, anyway, we are just a few days away from a fairly large anniversary. And, I am so blessed.
I have shared before that when people say, "You two seem so happy. What's your secret?" I always say, "We don't seem happy; we are happy. And, there really is no great secret. We put GOD first and each other second. If you will do that, everything else will fall into place." And, over the last almost 30 years, we have seen it do exactly that.
So, a little mushy, I know, but, today's word is a quote from Barbara De Angelis, that says, "Marriage is not a noun, it's a verb. It isn't something you get, it's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day."
Trish and I have been extremely, happily married for almost 30 years because we work on it. We choose to love one another, to always love one another. I am sure there have been times that she has wanted to wring my neck, yet, she allows love to prevail and loves me anyway.
I pray everyone has a chance to experience what Trish and I have. As I have said so often, I am truly blessed. Happy Anniversary!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Friday, June 22, 2018
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Let's walk in the light
Alright, look, here's the deal: I have an ailment that really bothers a lot of people. I am a morning person. I know, people like me are just plain weird. But, I like the mornings. I can get up really early on vacations just to see the sunrise. I don't mind getting up at three in the morning if I have to, but, I don't really want to still be up at three in the morning.
So, why am I such a morning person? I like daylight. I like being able to get some sunshine. I like being able to see what I am doing. I like being able to see life and what is around me. I just like the daytime. Now, I also like the nighttime and sleeping and relaxing, but, my favorite part of the day is the daytime.
Today's word is John 11:10, NIV, which reads, "It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light."
In our spiritual lives, we also have day and night. And, we can choose which of those we walk in. If we choose to follow the dark, the forbidden, the sin, we will find ourselves struggling and stumbling. But, if we choose to walk in the day, in the light, we will clearly see the path that is laid before us and find the traveling easier.
Today is National Appreciate the Daylight Day, and I hope that you get a chance to get out and appreciate some. I also pray that you are seeking and searching for the Light, and, if you are a child of GOD, that you are walking in His light. It is in the darkness that we find ourselves stumbling and bumbling. Let's walk in the light.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
So, why am I such a morning person? I like daylight. I like being able to get some sunshine. I like being able to see what I am doing. I like being able to see life and what is around me. I just like the daytime. Now, I also like the nighttime and sleeping and relaxing, but, my favorite part of the day is the daytime.
Today's word is John 11:10, NIV, which reads, "It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light."
In our spiritual lives, we also have day and night. And, we can choose which of those we walk in. If we choose to follow the dark, the forbidden, the sin, we will find ourselves struggling and stumbling. But, if we choose to walk in the day, in the light, we will clearly see the path that is laid before us and find the traveling easier.
Today is National Appreciate the Daylight Day, and I hope that you get a chance to get out and appreciate some. I also pray that you are seeking and searching for the Light, and, if you are a child of GOD, that you are walking in His light. It is in the darkness that we find ourselves stumbling and bumbling. Let's walk in the light.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The LORD knows how to rescue
I was talking to a friend recently that has been going through quite a bit. As we have mentioned before, you are either in the midst of a storm, coming out of a storm, or headed into a storm; this friend is in the midst of a long storm.
He was saying that he had even asked GOD what he had done to deserve all that was happening to him. I told him, and it is easy to say when you are on the outside looking in, that he had a case of "why me"? He asked what I meant by that. I told him that we all get in the "why mes" from time to time. However, when I find myself with a bad case of "why me", I try to stop and ask, "why not me"? I mean, I'm certainly no better than anyone else, and, truth be known, probably a lot worse than most.
My LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, did absolutely NOTHING wrong, yet, He died on the cross for MY SINS. What makes me think that I shouldn't have to suffer the trials and testings of this world? We live in a broken and fallen world; it rains on the just and the unjust. We are all going to experience troubles - ALL. BUT, GOD WILL SEE US THROUGH...
Today's word is 2 Peter 2:9a, NLT, which reads, "So you see, the LORD knows how to rescue godly people from their trials..."
We will experience the evils of this world. We will have heartaches and hurts. We will have pain and suffering. We will go through storms. We will have to navigate difficult and tumultuous times. But, we can rest easy though, because we know that GOD has us in His hands and He will see us through. Next time you are in the midst of the "why mes", remember that the LORD knows how to rescue!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
He was saying that he had even asked GOD what he had done to deserve all that was happening to him. I told him, and it is easy to say when you are on the outside looking in, that he had a case of "why me"? He asked what I meant by that. I told him that we all get in the "why mes" from time to time. However, when I find myself with a bad case of "why me", I try to stop and ask, "why not me"? I mean, I'm certainly no better than anyone else, and, truth be known, probably a lot worse than most.
My LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, did absolutely NOTHING wrong, yet, He died on the cross for MY SINS. What makes me think that I shouldn't have to suffer the trials and testings of this world? We live in a broken and fallen world; it rains on the just and the unjust. We are all going to experience troubles - ALL. BUT, GOD WILL SEE US THROUGH...
Today's word is 2 Peter 2:9a, NLT, which reads, "So you see, the LORD knows how to rescue godly people from their trials..."
We will experience the evils of this world. We will have heartaches and hurts. We will have pain and suffering. We will go through storms. We will have to navigate difficult and tumultuous times. But, we can rest easy though, because we know that GOD has us in His hands and He will see us through. Next time you are in the midst of the "why mes", remember that the LORD knows how to rescue!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
We'll be praying
We are helping our former church with their VBS this week, and honored to do so. We love VBS. We love the opportunity to share the Gospel with young people. We love the opportunity to see young ones laugh and dance and sing and just have a good time, all while learning more about JESUS.
At VBS, there are a couple of summer missionaries helping with the music portion, and last night, during a break, I had the opportunity to ask one of them about plans for after high school. This high schooler began to share desires and said, "It would just be nice for GOD to tell me what to do." I understood what this young missionary meant.
Today's word is Colossians 1:9b, NLT, which reads, "...We ask GOD to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding."
I shared with this young missionary that it would be nice if GOD would put it on a billboard telling us what to do. However, it doesn't work that way. What we do know is that if we will diligently seek GOD'S will and strive to do His will, He will direct our paths. He will put us exactly where He wants us to be.
It's tough, sometimes, to figure it all out. I don't want to get outside of GOD'S will. I don't won't to step out of His plan. I want to seek His will and to do His work. Often, though, it is hard to discern. HOWEVER, the more I pray, the more I read His word, the more I listen to godly people that GOD has placed in my life, the more easily those decisions come. So, as I shared with the young, summer missionary last night, we'll be praying.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
At VBS, there are a couple of summer missionaries helping with the music portion, and last night, during a break, I had the opportunity to ask one of them about plans for after high school. This high schooler began to share desires and said, "It would just be nice for GOD to tell me what to do." I understood what this young missionary meant.
Today's word is Colossians 1:9b, NLT, which reads, "...We ask GOD to give you complete knowledge of His will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding."
I shared with this young missionary that it would be nice if GOD would put it on a billboard telling us what to do. However, it doesn't work that way. What we do know is that if we will diligently seek GOD'S will and strive to do His will, He will direct our paths. He will put us exactly where He wants us to be.
It's tough, sometimes, to figure it all out. I don't want to get outside of GOD'S will. I don't won't to step out of His plan. I want to seek His will and to do His work. Often, though, it is hard to discern. HOWEVER, the more I pray, the more I read His word, the more I listen to godly people that GOD has placed in my life, the more easily those decisions come. So, as I shared with the young, summer missionary last night, we'll be praying.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Monday, June 18, 2018
GOD will have the last word
In D-Life yesterday morning, we read about and discussed the Hebrew "spies" that Moses sent to check out the Promised Land. I am sure you are familiar with the story: they discovered that the land was, indeed, flowing with milk and honey, that there was plenty of food and fertile ground, that it was everything they could have imagined and more. BUT,
They also discovered that the sons of Anak, a population of giants, lived there. In these Israelites' eyes, they were just grasshoppers compared to these giant beings. Ten of the "spies" decided that while it was definitely everything they could have ever hoped for, it was probably in their best interest to not try to take the land. HOWEVER...
Today's word is Psalm 59:8, NIV, which reads, "But You laugh at them, LORD;You scoff at all those nations."
Caleb and Joshua were the other two "spies" that had gone on this reconnaissance mission; they came back with a different report. Yes, everything you had hoped for was found in the land. Yes, there are some big ol' boys over there. BUT, GOD said it was ours, so, let's go take it. They knew that the land was promised to them by the ALMIGHTY GOD of HEAVEN. And, if He promised it, which He did, He would deliver it. Haven't you experienced what GOD can do when you don't try to put Him in a box and limit Him? He is limitless! He can do all things!
There are tons of nations, millions of people, in our world today that have no idea that GOD is real. They go through life thinking it is a fallacy, a fable. They think that they know the truth and that we are all infidels and worthless. They try to discredit GOD and try to persuade others that He doesn't exist. Do you think that bothers GOD? Do you thin it hurts His feelings? No, He loves them anyway. It is His will that all come to repentance. However, if they continue to follow the path they are on, they will, like the rest of us, one day stand before a Holy and Just GOD and give an account. Yeah, they may talk but GOD will have the last word.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
They also discovered that the sons of Anak, a population of giants, lived there. In these Israelites' eyes, they were just grasshoppers compared to these giant beings. Ten of the "spies" decided that while it was definitely everything they could have ever hoped for, it was probably in their best interest to not try to take the land. HOWEVER...
Today's word is Psalm 59:8, NIV, which reads, "But You laugh at them, LORD;You scoff at all those nations."
Caleb and Joshua were the other two "spies" that had gone on this reconnaissance mission; they came back with a different report. Yes, everything you had hoped for was found in the land. Yes, there are some big ol' boys over there. BUT, GOD said it was ours, so, let's go take it. They knew that the land was promised to them by the ALMIGHTY GOD of HEAVEN. And, if He promised it, which He did, He would deliver it. Haven't you experienced what GOD can do when you don't try to put Him in a box and limit Him? He is limitless! He can do all things!
There are tons of nations, millions of people, in our world today that have no idea that GOD is real. They go through life thinking it is a fallacy, a fable. They think that they know the truth and that we are all infidels and worthless. They try to discredit GOD and try to persuade others that He doesn't exist. Do you think that bothers GOD? Do you thin it hurts His feelings? No, He loves them anyway. It is His will that all come to repentance. However, if they continue to follow the path they are on, they will, like the rest of us, one day stand before a Holy and Just GOD and give an account. Yeah, they may talk but GOD will have the last word.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Thursday, June 14, 2018
The way GOD planned
Well, it has been an interesting couple of days. The day before yesterday, Trish had taken our two little ones to swimming lessons and, while they were walking into the pool complex, a nice lady backed into the front-right of Trishia's car. I hate it for the lady but, thankfully, no one was injured and the car can be fixed.
Then, yesterday, Trish and the kids had just left coming to see me for a few minutes and, as they were entering onto a busy highway, were rear ended by another really nice lady. Thankfully, again, no one was injured and the car can be fixed. But, two accidents in two days. We are praying that that run has ended.
Today's word is a quote/saying I came across that reminds me that it'll all work out: "Sometimes you gotta stop worrying, wondering, and doubting. Have faith that things will work out. Maybe not the way you expected, but exactly the way GOD planned."
We have been attending a VBS this week where the theme is JESUS Rescues. If you are lonely, JESUS Rescues. If you are worried, JESUS rescues. If you are struggling, JESUS rescues. JESUS is on our side, making a way for all things to work for our good and His glory. We may not know exactly what is going on or how it'll all fall into place, but, we can rest assured it is going to be better than we could have ever imagined.
Now, we must do our part; we gotta keep pressing and pushing and trying to accomplish all we can. We have to keep praying and trusting and moving and going. But, when we are doing all we can, we can trust that GOD will take care of the rest. And, while we are going through life's challenges, we can rest comfortably knowing that it's all going to work out - exactly the way GOD planned.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Then, yesterday, Trish and the kids had just left coming to see me for a few minutes and, as they were entering onto a busy highway, were rear ended by another really nice lady. Thankfully, again, no one was injured and the car can be fixed. But, two accidents in two days. We are praying that that run has ended.
Today's word is a quote/saying I came across that reminds me that it'll all work out: "Sometimes you gotta stop worrying, wondering, and doubting. Have faith that things will work out. Maybe not the way you expected, but exactly the way GOD planned."
We have been attending a VBS this week where the theme is JESUS Rescues. If you are lonely, JESUS Rescues. If you are worried, JESUS rescues. If you are struggling, JESUS rescues. JESUS is on our side, making a way for all things to work for our good and His glory. We may not know exactly what is going on or how it'll all fall into place, but, we can rest assured it is going to be better than we could have ever imagined.
Now, we must do our part; we gotta keep pressing and pushing and trying to accomplish all we can. We have to keep praying and trusting and moving and going. But, when we are doing all we can, we can trust that GOD will take care of the rest. And, while we are going through life's challenges, we can rest comfortably knowing that it's all going to work out - exactly the way GOD planned.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
He's listening
I am a singer. No, I am not a good singer, I am just someone who likes to sing. I sing almost constantly about almost everything. As I have probably mentioned before, I grew up in a family that sung, and we sand everything from old country music to the dawning of rock and roll to the big-hair bands (my era). Needless to say, we sung.
So, who is your favorite singer? I've often thought of that but I finally figured it out one day. My favorite singer is King David. David wrote songs in the book of Psalms that have taught me to be more intentional in my conversation with others, and with GOD. I sing His praises to others, I have cried out to Him in my distress, and He hears them both.
Today's word is Psalm 34:17, NLT, which reads, "The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles."
When we cry out to GOD, He hears. In the midst of all the noise, all the confusion, all the clamor, we may think that He can't hear us BUT HE DOES. He hears our deepest hurts, our darkest feelings, our strongest longings, our sincerest praise - He hears it all. Even when we may be able to come up with the words, He hears the song that is in our hearts. BUT, He doesn't just listen...
He acts. He hears us when we call out AND, He rescues us from all our troubles. Sometimes, I listen to people's situations but there is little I can do about it. However, GOD not only listens, He rescues us from those problems. Got things going on in your life that need some Fatherly attention? Got some things going on in your life that need some fixing? Sing a song to GOD - He's listening.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
So, who is your favorite singer? I've often thought of that but I finally figured it out one day. My favorite singer is King David. David wrote songs in the book of Psalms that have taught me to be more intentional in my conversation with others, and with GOD. I sing His praises to others, I have cried out to Him in my distress, and He hears them both.
Today's word is Psalm 34:17, NLT, which reads, "The LORD hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles."
When we cry out to GOD, He hears. In the midst of all the noise, all the confusion, all the clamor, we may think that He can't hear us BUT HE DOES. He hears our deepest hurts, our darkest feelings, our strongest longings, our sincerest praise - He hears it all. Even when we may be able to come up with the words, He hears the song that is in our hearts. BUT, He doesn't just listen...
He acts. He hears us when we call out AND, He rescues us from all our troubles. Sometimes, I listen to people's situations but there is little I can do about it. However, GOD not only listens, He rescues us from those problems. Got things going on in your life that need some Fatherly attention? Got some things going on in your life that need some fixing? Sing a song to GOD - He's listening.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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