It's Not Complicated 6/3/2026

 Good Morning,

I am at my desk and the sun is coming up. It looks to be a very nice day. I think I will have another cup of Door County Bourbon Vanilla Creme Coffee and then I will write.

In my den are many books that have been read for sheer entertainment , knowledge , and spiritual growth. There are a few there to improve my hunting knowledge and to make me laugh. I enjoy reding a funny book now and then. 

I have many books written to improve my Christin walk or to help others. There are books on prayer, grieving, forgiving, and living a walk worthy of a Christian. They are all good books and I spend a little more time in the winter reading than I do in the summer months. It seems that cold weather, fireplaces and a book just go together. 

But in all those books on "The Christian Walk" There is nothing like reading the BOOK. 

The Bible is God's inspired word on paper.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. 

Another passage that makes it simple for me to know what God desires from us is found in the Old Testament. 

Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy,and to walk humbly with your God. 

Food for thought. What really matters is not the size of the library, but what matters is one book and one book only. The rest are just there to decorate a book case.

Food for thought!

Marty

Gone Too Soon. Enjoy Them While You Can. 6/2/2026

 Good Morning,

I said to myself a few minutes ago "This Door County Toffee Pretzel Coffee tastes mighty fine this morning. It must be time to write."

When we layed out where our flower gardens would go it was decided to place the largest one so it could be seen from the road that passs by our home. This way those walking by or driving to and from their destination. We get a few compliments now and then from people who enjoy the view and fragrance from our work.That is all well and good. But!

Psalm 104:24 ESV O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all.; The earth is full of your creatures.

One plant in particular is now in bloom and soon it will be once again dormant, not to bloom until next year. It happens to be a favorite for both of us. The flowered site is also located in a way that we really cannot view it unless we go outside. In a few more weeks some wild flowers will be visible from our window. But the real beauty is hidden away from us. My wife Rene always says "Enjoy them while you can. Walk out and see them and enjoy the lavender fragrance as well." 

If I could redo the placement of the flower bed it would be right outside our kitchen window, very visible to us. The cost to move it would be too expensive to do so, and too late in life to disrupt the yard. I guess I will live with my mistake  and yet still beautify the scene from the road for others.

My point in all this is for us is to take some time and smell the flowers, before all the petals have fallen. Take an extra moment to enjoy the beauty given from above. And then look forward to next year and maybe plant some bulbs closer to the window!

God bless,

Marty

How Is The Welcome To Your Home? 6/1/2026

 Good Morning,

My cup was just filled with Door County Toffee Pretzel Coffee and it is time to write.

Philippians 2:3 NKJV Let nothing be done through selfish ambition and conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 

Today as I write I am challenged by my own thoughts. I believe that the one person this is intended for is me. How do we  or just me greet those who come to your door? Do they get the impression that they are an inconvenience to your day or do they feel welcome enough to stay for awhile? Do you answer the door with a smile or a frown? Do your neighbors know that your home is open and can be a source of help and refuge? Does a stranger feel like they would want to come back after visiting with you?

As you read this and I write this, you and only you know if it truly applies to you. That is between you and God. But it is truly truly food for thought.

Hebrews 13:1-2 NKJV Let brotherly love continue. 2. Don't forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some unwittingly have entertained angels. 

I will leave the porch light on!

God bless, 

Marty