Introduction

Hello,
I began a journey 2 years ago when I found myself unemployed at 59 years old (a phenomenon of this recession that is definitely under reported). Since that time I have experienced many different emotional, spiritual and practical challenges.  Some are blessings, some are lessons others I still haven't figured out.

One of the blessings has been the blessing of time.  I have had time to spend in my Bible and time to contemplate.  At first I didn't necessarily consider this a blessing,  I was, and still am at times, concerned about whether spending this time with the Lord is time best spent.  Should I be searching for jobs, am I using this "God Time" as a cop out, I ask myself this very question often.  I have been literally challenged by a non believing relative on this very point.  Luke 10: 38 - 42 gives a great illustration.  Mary chose the better things and they will not be taken away from her.

I am not a theologian, I am a follower of Christ, and I find writing anything for anyone's consumption beside my most intimate friends and family a bit arrogant.  What I am sharing are little kernels of grace given to me during my quite times over the last couple years. Sometimes the thoughts came from others, and when that is the case, I will give the reference.  But most of the time the thoughts are simply the impressions stimulated by reading the Word and thinking how it applies to life.  Maybe it will be a benefit to others.  I hope that will be the case.

Al Willems