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GM. Long week here. Good, but not flawless.... Things don't always go the way We want! We strive to plan Everything but must recognize that we are not ultimately in control! No matter your circumstances, you will encounter Storms. Challenges can appear in our relationships, health, finances, or work. How do you respond when a significant one arises? We need to recognize that God's plan will always have priority over Ours. Often, it's So hard for us to understand Why things
clausser1
6 days ago2 min read
You May Never Know!
GM, I hope everyone is staying Cool! After engaging in a couple of intriguing conversations this week, I reflected. We frequently are unaware of the complete impact of our actions and words. Most likely more often than not! The positive and negative things we do reverberate through the world. Like a pebble thrown in the water we never see the end of the ripples or what happens under the water. Everything we do has an effect we may never see. Our understanding and perspec
clausser1
Jul 52 min read
Heaven, do you Believe are you Going?
Heaven, do you Believe are you Going? GM, Hopefully, Everyone believes in Heaven, if not I'd love to have a separate conversation. Are You Going ? I've often heard people say, "I am a good person." Although important, this should be Expected! Going to Heaven has very little to do with us, and Everything with what was done for Us! We are not perfect and can't possible do enough Good to outweigh our errors and receive entry to Heaven! We have been offered a Gift to be Saved.
clausser1
Jun 282 min read
Happy Father's Day
GM, Happy Father's Day to all of the Dad's! Today is more a day for me to be thankful than to be thanked. The Greatest Blessing in my life is being a dad to three kids... I know I have been far from perfect in parenting but am so thankful for the chance to do it...As parents, it's important to remember that our children will never be perfect, but we should Love and Cherish them Always. Kids, keep in mind that your parents won't be perfect either, but ideally, everything they
clausser1
Jun 212 min read
Do you Judge?
GM, I hope everyone had a Good week! This week, a recurring theme emerged... Judging! Being judged is never a pleasant experience! How often do you Judge others? We should not accept the ills in this world, but looking down on others never truly elevates us in any way! It is also not prudent to worry about how others Judge Us! We have all heard “Judge not, lest you be judged." Do you want to be measured with the ruler you use on others? We will All eventually be Judged! Ch
clausser1
Jun 142 min read
ANGER:)
GM. Good week here. 2nd Heat Wave of the year here and starting a 3rd this week... With all this heat, the thought of the week is Anger! This is a normal human emotion, but how we manage our Anger is the real challenge. The Bible teaches that Anger itself is not a sin but must be controlled and expressed righteously with patience, forgiveness and self-restraint. Now that is the Hard part! I'm sure most of us admittedly struggle with our Anger Management... if not you are
clausser1
Jun 72 min read
So Much to Love in this World!
GM. I hope you had a GREAT week! Awesome week here! Blessed to me able to spend some time with some of my oldest friends... they are Family. Thought of the Week... Love More, Worry less... There is so much to Love in this World but So much depends on Our Perspective! Here is the bottom line! Love is Dynamic: The More You Let Love Flow from You, the More Love Will Dwell Within You, and the More Love You Will Receive. It is Endless if you allow it to be! It starts with your
clausser1
May 312 min read
Happy Memorial Day
GM, Happy Memorial Day and thanks to all that have made the ultimate sacrifice. I hope you have indoor plans or at least can make the best of it:) I wish it wasn't raining but had a Great week here regardless. This week, I reflected on Happiness, Contentment, and Faith. Are you Happy? What makes you Happy? I Hope and Pray You Are Happy! No matter your circumstances, happiness can be temporary or difficult to achieve if it relies on fleeting things. Contentment will bring
clausser1
May 242 min read
Lighten Up
GM, this week we are getting some advice from the legendary Sgt Hulka... If you're not familiar with him watch the movie, Stripes. LIGHTEN UP! There is No Doubt that All of Us fall into the trap of taking ourselves too seriously. Some struggle with this more than others, but we ALL experience this affliction. Ultimately, this originates from pride, and pride is considered a sin. We often get caught up worrying about life, work, other people, how others perceive us and ho
clausser1
May 172 min read
Happy Mothers Day
Hopefully everyone had a good week! Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's and Expecting Mom's! I've been fortunate to have a Great mom, and I hope you have been as well. Regardless, All Mothers need to be honored! Good, bad or indifferent. We certainly would not be here without them... The Bible teaches that we should give honor to those who are due, not only Mothers but, Fathers, Elders, Leaders, and God, as a reflection of respect, obedience, and recognition. This doesn'
clausser1
May 102 min read
Life is GOOD!
GM, I hope everyone had a Good week? Good week here, especially if you are a Philadelphia sports fan! A couple weeks ago we talked about how Life is Hard... And We often Make it Harder... This week I want us to realize Life is GOOD! It's so far from perfect... but GOOD! I am blessed... If that is not your immediate response, peel the onion, you will realize you are blessed too! So much of life comes down to Our Perspective! Look around you. This world is amazing and awesom
clausser1
May 31 min read
No Internet
No Internet GM, not a Bad week here but definitely had some challenges, No Internet for 3 days! Wow, I remember before the internet, then slow dial up, and now we Almost always have internet... It certainly impacted my productivity for the week, but persevered. It's both amazing and frightening to realize how dependent we are on it, along with numerous other technological advancements. It definitely made me stop and think. We should utilize all available resources to compl
clausser1
Apr 261 min read
little BIG Things
Good Morning, Hopefully everyone had a Good week. Great weather on East Coast, 90 degree days now we have another freeze warning coming... Jeez! Well, that leads me to the thought of the day. The theme often emphasizes not worrying about things, avoiding anxiety, and trusting in God, and this is Absolutely True. It's pointless to worry about things we can't control, such as the weather.... But the Point today is How Often we Hinder ourselves by not paying attention to the t
clausser1
Apr 192 min read
Life is Hard, But Not as Hard as We Make it
Life is Hard GM, Life is Funny... Life can be Hard... But it Truly doesn't have to be as hard as we normally make it! We all know people dealing with challenges and difficulties, or maybe we are going through them ourselves. I think sometimes it is worse seeing those close to us dealing with challenges and at times they feel insurmountable! The Biggest thing to remember is you never have to deal with challenges alone! I hope you have family and friends to assist but most im
clausser1
Apr 122 min read
Happy Easter
Happy Easter GM. Great Day yesterday, FEAST distributed almost 5,000 meals and 500 Easter Baskets. Thank you to Everyone that made it possible, it is truly a Team effort. Today we get to celebrate the Greatest Miracle! He has Risen! I hope you enjoy the day with your whanau and take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Easter. Everyone is at a different place with their Faith but believing that Christ died to forgive us of our sins is the most freeing belief you can have
clausser1
Apr 52 min read
Have you seen a Miracle?
GM, I hope everyone had a Great week. We are getting Ready for FEAST with Easter a week away. Good time to talk about Miracles! Have you seen a Miracle? If you let yourself, you can see them every day. Miracles are All around us. From the abundance of Nature to the Human Body. From the Cosmos to the Birth of a Baby. I feel God's Touch Everyday... We ALL should! I wish I was more deserving, but none of us deserve the Grace we receive, if we just Ask! I heard a quote this week,
clausser1
Mar 292 min read
March Madness
Good Morning... A Great week with the kickoff of March Madness and the arrival of Spring! Even people who aren't sports fans often enjoy the thrill of March Madness... However, Everyone enjoys Spring! The thought of Spring can just put a smile on your face and elicits a feeling of Renewal! As things begin to regrow the beauty in nature is everywhere, accompanied by a sense of awe! As flowers bloom and leaves fill the trees we need to keep in mind that we too are Always Abl
clausser1
Mar 222 min read
Pluck the Day!
Good Morning! Good Week here... Could have been Better but it sure could have been worse! The only certainty is we can never truly know what will happen next, whether it's in a year, tomorrow, or even in the next minute. We All experience Challenges; Health, Financial, Personal, Work... Some days are tougher than others! Regardless of what is happening Now, the clock will keep moving... And All things in This World have a limited shelf life and Will Pass... the Good and Bad
clausser1
Mar 152 min read
Learn to Pray? Just Do It
I hope everyone had a Great week. This week, multiple people mentioned that they didn't know how to pray?... My answer, "Just Do It!! God wants to hear from You! All of your prayers are Heard and Answered! Now the rub... Prayers aren't always answered the way we want! Remember God is not going to Give you what Is Not Good for You! I used to think prayer was reserved for BIG things... Now I've learned to Pray for Everything! (Big, Small & In between) Prayer is like many t
clausser1
Mar 82 min read
Imago Dei
See Yourself Like God sees You! Good Morning, Thankfully it looks like weather is starting to turn. Before we know it, we will be complaining it's too hot! Weekly Reflection: "What do You see when you look into the mirror?" No matter your response, there is undoubtedly Much More! We spend a lot of energy considering how others view us, or we dwell on what we think about ourselves. We are often our own harshest critic! Ultimately, our Sole concern should be what God thinks
clausser1
Mar 12 min read
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Weekly Thoughts happened by accident. I sent a message to a friend and they responded much more vigorously than I ever would have expected... Then in another conversation it came up... And before I knew it a Sunday message was going out to a growing group of people every week. Something happens every week which serves as the impetus for a topic. If you read this weekly or just stumbled upon it, I hope you take something positive from the message. Have a Great Day, Week, Year, LIFE!
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