It just doesn't get any better than today's riding weather.

"A good man isn't anyone's spiritual leader. He becomes a dog to kick around. People despise those who give in to them & have no gumption."

1Tim 4: Pastors burnout from church entitlement expectations not in this chapter. It's a blast to learn God's word and challenge others.

The busyer I let my lifestyle get, the harder it is to read the Bible and truly digest God's message into me from HIS perspective.

1Tim 2:8 " I desire that men pray... without anger or quarreling" Do I presupose God's answer to prayers before I evaluate my own attitude?

Col. 3 -Seems easy, but the hardest thing is turning aside from busyness & expressing thanks to God in detail. Doesn't He know already?

Phi. 4- We practice "thinking" for sports, music, learning - Intentionally practice honor and trust toward God and His peace is our reward.

"What does it do for a Christian's life to walk around as though nothing he does matters? He'll do nothing that matters." Dr. Ganz

Enjoying the sunny day at Emerald Vista. Trying to slow my mind and drink in His Word from His point of view. Unbusy = meaningful learning.

Eph. 3:20 Prayer & the Bible empowers us to practice God's presence-He lives inside us if we let Him. But my routine/busyness empowers self

The life commitment 2 marriage & God's standards will give God much glory, but our busy schedule self-glorifies and changes our focus. Piper

Gal 5:22"But the fruit of the Spirit is love joy peace longsuffering kindness faithfullness gentleness & selfcontrol" Busyness kills fruit.

Gal 5:14 "You shall love your neighbor as yourself" Our version of this: "love your neighbor if u think he's like u & benefits our status.

Gal 1:10 "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God?" People-pleasing and following Christ don't mix, I've made that mistake.