On Monday, when the sun is hot I wonder to myself a lot: “Now is it true, or is it not, “That what is which and which is what?” On Wednesday, when the sky is blue, And I have nothing else to do, I sometimes wonder if it’s true That who is what and what is who. ~A.A.Milne #poem

Rabbit began to feel that it was time he took command. “Now, Pooh,” he said, “when I say ‘Now!’ You can drop it. Eeyore, when I say ‘Now!’ Pooh will drop his stone.” “Thank you very much, Rabbit, but I expect I shall know.” ~A.A.Milne #Wednesday

Owl sat on a branch of Piglet’s tree to comfort him, and told him a very long story about an aunt who had once laid a seagull’s egg by mistake, and the story went on and on and on, until Piglet, who was listening out of his window, went to sleep quietly and naturally. ~A.A.Milne

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8, 9

I’m sooo ready! Bring on the crisp, cool days and night! Fall and winter are such welcome relief to the Texas heat.

“It was a twisting road so we could not see what was around the next corner. At each turn the road became steeper and stonier. Where was it taking us? What should we do? Then through the trees we could see a small patch of sunlight, a small grassy glade.” ~C.R.Milne

“I swore never to be silent wherever and whenever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ~Elie Wiesel

It’s fun to see how God brings joy in the details of our lives—in work, friendships, and daily encounters. I’m truly blessed to work alongside J. Michael Hansen at Joni and Friends!

Jesus’ strongest words were for those religious leaders who used the words of God to crush and destroy humanity.

Piglet felt so Foolish and Uncomfortable that he had almost decided to run away to Sea. “Well done, Piglet,” said Christopher Robin. And at these encouraging words Piglet felt happy again, and decided not to be a Sailor after all. ~A.A.Milne #encouragement

This.

"How immensely important to us are those things in our life that are stable and unchanging. So much of our world is in motion. How welcome are the bits that stand still." ~C.R. Milne

Northern lights in North Texas.

As my grandson was putting shapes into this shape sorter toy, he was naming the shapes: “circle, square, baseball field….” 😂

We often trust others in positions of authority because we assume that those with knowledge, intellect, and skill MUST be trustworthy. But that is not always the case. How often have we seen that the power that comes with knowledge, intellect, and skill can be abused?

Piglet was wearing a white muffler round his neck and feeling more snowy behind the ears than he had ever felt before. “Pooh,” he said a little timidly, because he didn’t want Pooh to think he was Giving In, “I was just wondering. How would it be if we went home now?” ~A.A.Milne

Christmas songs have some of the best lines in all hymnody. • A weary world rejoices • Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother • The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight • God is not dead, nor does he sleep What’re your favorites?

“Hallo, Eeyore,” said Christopher Robin. “How are you?” “It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore gloomily. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~A.A.Milne