Walking with God

Today, I went for a walk at Trent Country Park. The weather was cool and there were very few people around.  This park dates back to the fourteenth century, but it looks timeless.  I expect the trees to be there forever. It got me thinking of people's expectations.  As my 60th birthday is fast approaching, I am constantly being asked what I'm going to do to celebrate my 60th birthday. I've been told it's a milestone. I believe milestone is more about people's expectation about that age, which is only a number.  According to this culture, at 60 you are  considered to be a senior citizen and you are expected to be slowing down or even thinking of retirement. There is also the expectation that a 60 year old is supposed to look and act a certain way. Who makes up these rules anyway? Well, the only expectation that counts is Jesus, who came in a human form, died on the cross, was buried and was resurrected so those who believe in Him can have everlasting life.  ...

When I lived in Sierra Leone as a child, we used to eat this snack called Kanya, which was made of peanuts, sugar and Gari (grated cassava) or rice flour. There were no additives or preservatives, just pure organic deliciousness. The only time I've had it in the UK is when someone has given me some. My mum used to always know where to get some.  Last year when my flatmate went to Spain, she brought me this Soft Nougat.  As soon as I tasted it I thought it tasted very similar to Kanya. I finished it in no time. Because she remembered how much I enjoyed it, when she went to Spain again recently, she brought me some more Soft Nougat. It's amazing how both sweets have such different ingredients and yet taste so similar. I love both of them.  Thank you, God, for the Soft Nougat. ❤️  The ingredients of Soft Nougat: "Toasted almond (50%), sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, honey, stabiliser and egg white. "Contains Almond and eggs. May contain traces of other nuts, peanuts, ses...

While I was working at this event, I noticed this man who reminded me of someone I've worked with who I used to enjoy chatting to. I wondered how he was. The next day I received a  mysterious text from someone asking if I had applied to work at this particular company, as someone had told him I had. I told the person I hadn't and asked them to identify who they were as I couldn't see their name.  After giving me some clues I  realised it was the same work colleague I had thought of the night before. We used to be in a WhatsApp group so he obviously still had my number. I told him I had been thinking about him and wondering how he was.  As a Christian, I have the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) which connects us all. I believe when I thought of my colleague, he got "tagged" and he had to find a way to get in contact one way or another. 😊 As a Christian, we have the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16) which connects us all. I believe when I thought of my collea...

At the museum I was working at, I noticed these two men who were wearing similar glasses and looked almost identical. "Are you twins?" I said. "Most people think that, but we're not," one said. "Are you brothers?" I said. "No." "How come you look so similar?" "We've known each other since primary school and we've been best friends since then." "That is so sweet," I said. "Nice talking to you." The two friends reminded me of married couples who have been together for so long they look like brother and sister.  They are effectively one person inhabiting two bodies. I believe the moment I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Saviour, I entered into a Divine Marriage with Him. All that I am and have belongs to Jesus and all that Jesus is and has belongs to me. I live in Him and He lives in me and is always with me. As my relationship with Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, grows deeper, I become more...

A few weeks ago, my flatmate told me she was planning a week away. I told her while I was happy to look after her cat, Zeus, I have no obligation to look after the stray cat, Loudmouth, that she feeds. She said Loudmouth will be fine. I said he'll probably find someone else to feed him. The reason why I didn't like Loudmouth was because he used to come in through the window and eat Zeus's food and Zeus would just sit there and let him. Because he's a stray, I didn't want him bringing in fleas. My flatmate assured me he won't come in if he's fed. Before my flatmate left yesterday for her holidays, I asked her where she kept Loudmouth's food, in case I have a change of heart. She showed me the cupboard where she kept Loudmouth's wet and dry food. She also said Loudmouth usually comes round at 7am. I laughed and told her Loudmouth has got her well trained. At 6.50 am this morning,  I noticed Loudmouth was already at the back door waiting while Zeus was ...

When I went to get some drink from the cupboard where I store my drinks, I noticed two bottles of Vimto in there. What a wonderful surprise!  Thank you, God, for supplying my favourite drinks through my flatmate. ❤️ "Vimto is a British mixed fruit soft drink containing the juice of grapes, raspberries, blackcurrants, and black carrots flavoured with herbs and spices." Vimto - Wikipedia https://share.google/BqdOC8IrpirDUe3Da