Bro. Buddy’s Journey of Healing

Howdy Journal,

Had a wonderful time last evning. Andre, Judy and Justin came over with plenty of crawfish. The evening spoke for itself. After crawfish came the popcorn and a movie. It was such a relaxing time. I love being with my kids.

Had two calls this morning. Those Fletcher boys really do keep an eye on me. Lane called and then Jerry Lee. We always have the best conversations.

Shana and Tim came by for a visit. Seems like this is family time. Having a light rain outside. Everything is cozy on the inside. Been pretty quiet today.

This morning I had time to put out a study on one of our forums. It was titled, ‘When Zeal Becomes a Blinder to Truth.’ (Well, I won’t rehash it in the journal.)

Last evening I ordered a super program for working on my manuscripts. It takes you from A to Z. Can’t wait for it to arrive.  This will give me most everything I need to get into the publishing business. My writing only begins with ‘Saddle Your Camel.’ Have a number of projects in the mill.

It’s 1:20 p.m. and General Claudius Josephus is snoozing away in the office. What a life.

Since there isn’t much going on, I’d like to offer something that Billy Graham said in the paper about tellind lies. Someone had asked him if it was all right to shad the truth a bit when it won’t really make a difference. Here is his response:

“No, I can’t agree with you, and the reason is because God calls us to live by a higher standard in our speech. Jesus told his followers, ‘Simply let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No”; anything behond this comes from the evil one. (Matthew 5:37)

“I also can’t agree with you that shading the truth a little ‘isn’t going to make a difference.’ After all, if it isn’t going to make a difference, why bother to do it? A lie always makes a difference, no matter how small or big it is; if it didn’t make a difference, we wouldn’t tell it to begin with. But every lie is meant to deceive someone, and deception is always wrong in God’s eyes (as well as the eyes of the person we deceive), The Bible says, ‘To not deceive one another.’ (Leviticus 19:11)

“Every untruth, however, also hurts the one who tells it. Eventually, others will catch on to a person’s tendency to lie — and when they do, they will conclude he or she isn’t trustworthy. When people decide you can’t be trusted, they’ll treat you with caution or even rejection, not friendship. One sign of Christ’s second coming is that ‘evil men and imposters will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.’ (2 Timothy 3:13)

“The real issue you face, however, is this: What place does Jesus Christ have in your life? Face the truth of your need for him, and build your life on the truth of what he has done for you.”

That was a good word from the world’s premier evangelist.

Have you ever truly thought about it? I can only speak for myself, but if I find that I am not speaking truthfully, it hurts my heart. I suppose this is true with every believer. I certainly hope so.

Looks like the rest of the day is going to be pretty quiet. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s service. Shana and Tim will be with us to watch things via the internet.

Lane Fletcher will be set aside as Assistant Director for the School for Christian Workers. That is going to be great to watch.

Almost 2 p.m. Think I’ll sign out for now.

Love,

Buddy