Deep Thoughts and Little Happenings

Wow!  We just had our 2018 church conference.  Our guest speaker was Bob Goff.  Let me just say, he definitely knows how to share truth with humor along with a gentle yet powerful punch.  I was literally hooting with laughter even as the LORD was exposing my heart to a deeper understanding of who He is and who I am in Him. I cannot possibly share all the nuggets of gold I was given, but one opened my eyes to a whole new perspective on freedom. Quote: "Our faith is the sum of everything we hold onto and let go of." - Bob Goff Would you believe Bob has cut the left pocket out of everything he owns?!  He told us this is his daily reminder to let go of anything that has no value or benefit; anything he cannot control.  Anything put in the left pocket falls to the ground and is left behind.   My take away?  Freedom is learning to let go of anything that is not mine to carry.  To let go of anything that is not mine to take care of or correct.  To let go of anything

Good Morning!  I'm learning sight plays a crucial role in my ability to live in the freedom Jesus paid to give me, so I've been researching physical sight to help gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual sight I want.  Did you know clear eyesight is a three part process? The absence of light is darkness.  No one can see without light!!!  We have absolutely no eyesight without light!  But... Our pupils respond to even the smallest amount of light in a matter of seconds.   They  dilate and pinpoint to allow more or less light in, but that is the limit of their abilities.  Cone cells begin working as soon as the pupil allows even the smallest amount of light to hit the retina.  Cone cells help our eyes adapt to the darkness in about 10 minutes, but they can only give us limited clarity. Rod cells play the final role of eyesight.  Rod cells complete the process of clear vision, but it is a very slow process that develops over a period of several hours. Taking this i