Together...whenever

Dan, Noonie and I went to a late lunch at Manhattan Pier and then walked down the pier. Then we drove down to Redondo Pier and got some yogurt and walked around the stores there. Noonie actually stayed the night. And the next day we both worked on our computers (me, job hunting; her, actual work), went shopping at TJMax, lunch at Chipotle and then she was on her way to her next gig in Santa Monica. These are the times I will treasure with my pal now that we are 3-1/2 hours away. We email, text, call once in awhile, but to be able to BE together is the best.

THIS...

...does not a diet make!!! But it was SOOOO good! (Don't tell Noonie)

Finding a spot to meet Dan when he rides his bike home from work. There's a parking lot and lots of beach. This is what he rides by on his way home. It's along the Strand - Manhattan/Hermosa/Redondo Beach bike/walk path. Pretty nice way to head home.

 

Take a Moment...

This is why I miss K-LIFE radio on the Central Coast...I miss being able to just dial it in on my radio. The songs they play are uplifting, life-changing and just so darn good. And, of course, the DJs/staff are great people, too...I miss my friends. 

And this is why I LOVE the internet. I can listen online - wish I could bring my computer with me (don't have a laptop). But as I read blogs and see the struggles that people are going through, songs can have words to turn your focus back to God and let Him take those struggles on His back. (of course, God's Word is the best source of comfort)



These two songs played today during their partnership drive and I just had to share them with you. Listen to these songs now - take a few moments from your busy day and your problems and just listen and let God take you away for a few minutes. I'll pray that God gives you the time.

He Cares for You

Years ago, say 39 years ago, I asked Jesus into my heart and life. I filled out a form to get a copy of "The Way" Bible? I received a different Bible (NT only) with a nice note inside from the "Outreach Team" explaining they had no more copies, but hope this Bible would suffice. It was a J. B. Phillips version (The New Testament in Modern English). I actually liked it and wished J. B. would have finished the OT (He did four prophets). One of the verses I've quoted to people is 1 Peter 5:6-7:

So, humble yourselves under God's strong hand, and in his own good time he will lift you up. You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon him, for you are his personal concern.

What I like about this version is how it says we are "his personal concern." God is a personal God. He cares for you so much and will take ALL your anxieties on his shoulders - and you can throw them to Him and He will catch them and carry them for you. They aren't too heavy for Him.