"When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you."
from Art of Peace



As promised below is a picture of the new stove. My wife shopped for it and selected the stove by herself. I do believe that is the first major purchase she has ever made by herself.

I am very proud that she undertook the task and carried it to completion. One of my worst fears is that she is unable to decisively manage her life after I am gone. This afternoon she pointed out that the refrigerator door is not closing automatically. In fact, it swings open. Tomorrow I need to get my pry bars to raise the front and determine why the fridge has lost its level. Such a change is unexpected and worries me.

I now know that I spent almost 4 hours watching a football game that was played 2 weeks ago. I could have been napping.

After days of trying to call an old acquaintance with no call back I sent him a text message. Same phone number. I got a text reply almost as soon as I took my finger off the send button. Then today I see the following "Born Loser" comic strip. I guess I am not the only one perplexed by the changes in our communication process caused by modern telephones.

The Comcast internet connection has been rock solid since the last service rep installed a new modem. Today I received the package from AT&T containing the U-Verse internet equipment. I have been second guessing myself ever since I blew up against Comcast. Tomorrow after I adjust the fridge I will open the AT&T box and read the instructions. I fear the installation will prove to be more complicated that I want to fool with. Comcast has extended reductions to the extent that the next 2 months will almost be free. I hope I have a guidance dream tonight.

12/16: Lord God, as we celebrate this Christmas, may we show others what you have done in sending your son to save us and to bring us peace. Amen. 12/17: Eternal Creator, God of peace, help us to teach our children the joy of living in your love. Help us and them learn how to "live at peace with everyone." Amen. 12/18: : O God, as we have welcomed your grace and truth in Christ, help us to show our weary world that following him is the way to peace. Amen. 12/19: Thank you, Lord, for being with us. Help us to open our hearts to you. Amen. 12/20: O God, help us to accept your grace instead of trying to earn your love. Amen. The prayers are from the Upper Room. For your own free E-Mail Devotional visit : http://upperroom.org/devotional/email/ and click on the link "Other Ways to Receive the Daily Devotional"

"What a good thing Adam had. When he said a good thing he knew nobody had said it before."
Mark Twain

SGGP

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