Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. — Colossians 4:5
We're reading The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
I also read her books, The Nightingale and Firefly Lane.
I think this was my favorite so far, even though it was sad.
It took place during the dust bowl.
And it traced the lives of a family who had to move from Texas to California to pick strawberries and cotton.
They became indebted to the company store.
And they were called dirty Oakies by the people who had moved to California years before.
Even so, they treated others with kindness and respect.
With wisdom toward outsiders.
That's what God asks me to do, too.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. — Colossians 4:5
We were all very impressed.
She and I hit it off, and we both think we would enjoy working together.
I called her to make an offer, and she was very excited.
We'll see if she will accept the offer next week.
If so, she will be available to start in May, as long as her background check goes through.
It will be one of our quickest hires ever for this company.
I am praying for God's will to be done.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. — Colossians 4:5
Then I'll head over to La Jolla to swim.
Hopefully the pool has the heater working again.
Last week when Abby swam, it was really cold.
Several people left the pool.
She was the only one who stayed to swim the whole time.
I'm hoping tomorrow will be warmer.
Last night we met a visitor to our worship service.
Sarah joined us for the first time and enjoyed the worship in the courtyard.
She had a 9- and 5-year-old.
Hopefully she will join us for our zoom Bible study on Friday morning.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. — Colossians 4:5
God reminds me to act wisely toward everyone.
He commands me to make the most of every opportunity.
Yesterday I interviewed a candidate for our writer position.
We have been looking for someone to fill this opening since June.
It is hard to have the patience to wait for the person God has in mind for this position.
Even so, I know He will guide us to the right person.
I will make the most of every opportunity, with His guidance.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. — Colossians 4:5
It was held outside in our church courtyard.
The weather was perfect and the acoustics were great.
The orchestra played beautifully.
Tzytle and her mom led the singing.
There was a good crowd of people - we were socially distanced and wearing masks.
And they took our temperatures before we entered.
God asks us to be wise in the way we act.
Especially toward outsiders.
He calls us to make the most of every opportunity.
