CHOOSE: TIMELESS

Timless is a tough concept for a time compulsive one. Earlier time compulsive, blogs verify that malady as a part of my "make-up."

Ashley Bryan's clock in his Isleford, ME home.

Dear friend, Ashley Bryan tells me I need to learn to live on "island time." (John 10:10) As an Isleford, ME resident with only 20 year round neighbors, Ashley lives what he preaches, at least when he's on his island, population 65 in 2013. Since his best friend Soos died this year, I assume the population is now 64. (Psalm 90:12)

He lives well, wisely and humbly, even though he is is 94. (James 3:13)

Island time embraces "loving God supremely, serving others well" (Allen Bible Church) and living life moment by moment in His timing with a grateful heart. (Proverbs 27:1, Matthew 6:34) 

Timeless truth from an islander! (Psalm 16:11)

UNMASKED on MONDAY

2/15/10 Yesterday, sitting in the very intimate Hattieloo Theater, and getting drawn into the plot, I forgot that these were actors just dressed up. Playing parts. Taking on new personas to entertain the audience. These characters were not really who they seemed to be.
Just like actors, we are not who we appear to be. Most of us try to create an acceptable illusion. We hide reality of our lives behind masks.
When the curtain drops on our day or when the “show” closes forever, we will find ourselves confronted with our own actions. What will we say when the Lord says, “Show me your deeds?”

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom (James 3:13)

Our world/life can become a theatrical performance. We can wear ourselves out trying to be who we think others want us to be. We live under pretense so that others won’t know our shame or our wretchedness.

……..The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)

Unmask before Him today. He already knows the heart. Play the role He gives. He is your audience of one. The only One who counts.