Refreshing Our Spirits With Scripture

 12.10- People who are healers of the body and spirit must be people of truth. When a person Hears for the first time that he or she has cancer, it is critical that this is the correct diagnosis. A truthful doctor who puts his/her patients before their own comfort. Sheila and I saw last year how important the truth is. Professions that demanded liars and exaggeraters instead of truthtellers were not respected by the community where I grew up. Televangelist, car salesmen, politicians, teachers, coaches and ministers who lied and who had to move often were just some of these professional liars we were warned about. Some forms of communication become suspect by their nature. Christmas letters that tell about a perfect year and social media is a dangerous temptation lie but with raw truth with good news can be an encouragement. Yesterday I heard of a medical doctor who told the truth to a man who had cancer that had spread that he should face the real possibility of his death. He to...

 12.9- My siblings and their spouses. They all have lived fully because they knew their life here in this realm is limited. Some lived to be in their 60s or 70s or 80s or even 90s. They lived like each day was precious and they worked, played, rested and worshipped with passion. (L to R) Hazanne and Bill Luttrell, Reed and Gene Wishard and Bill and Helen Wishard. Bill, Reed and Gene have finished their worked and been moved to heaven. Sheila and I learned so much about how to live an enjoyable life in this complex world. Some of the priorities they put on things would seem like nonsense to the world. Yes, there was the normal sibling jokes and fun making at each other’s expense, but beyond that was a deep bond of communication having grown up together with our parents showing us the importance of celebration. This picture was taken in the context of the 60th birthday of Reed. I could see through these pictures joy of Reed being loved by so many because he could laugh at him...

 12.8- Love this picture of Gladys and Raplh Self, Sheils's parents with her. These three are some of the hardest working people I ever met. They all did excellent work without grumbling or complaining. They did not believe in get rich quick easy money things. Don't be naive. Be wise. I got a phone call this morning from "publishers clearing house." I hung up. We are built with memory and common sense that can accumulate. "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me." and " When people show you who they are believe them." We can say "no" to easy money schemes. Those who love us will not lie and deceive us. Those who are good partners are willing to do a fair day's work for a fair day's pay. You work you eat. A man's hunger works for him. Our designer created humans to make and enjoy beautiful gardens. Good work is fulfilling and gives joy. Lying and cheating gives shame, guilt and anger in our hearts. The tragedy of ...