I read the following questions in the magazine “goodreading”.

1. Your Memoir in Six Words?

2. What would you say if you were asked to sum up your life in six words?

GOOD QUESTIONS!

Yes, what would I say? What would you say?

I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT THAT!!

I really enjoyed the seminar called “Healthy Homes” today at the Union Church in Kaitaia. I learned a lot and I hope I remember what I learned. And I enjoyed it not only because I received a concesson ticket for bus rides worth $45.00. I answered half a question correctly. (On that concession ticket I can BusaboutKaitaia – Five return trips to Mangonui or five return trips to Pukeknui.)

It was all about insulating homes, insulating the ceilings, the floors and the water heaters. Good insulation of a home improves the physical health of the occupants and saves a lot of money.

The seminar ended with afternoon tea.

After the meeting I attended to some more of my business in town. While doing that I told two people I met about the $45.00 bus ticket. All of a sudden it hit me that I told about the bus tickets without hesitation. I rejoiced about it- it was good news.

But there is greater news. The greatest news is that the Lord Jesus Christ died for sinners. Am I also so eager to tell about this Greatest News as I am keen to tell about the winning of the bus ticket?

“HEALTHY HOMES!”

Of course, we want healthy homes. Who does not want a healthy home? But I think a home is REALLY HEALTHY, when all the occupants can say with all their hearts “BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSEHOLD, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.” Joshua 24:15 Joshua said that. That is spiritual health!

I know a home in Kaikohe, where this Bible verse is hanging on the wall in one of the the rooms.

“Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.” – PJ O’Rourke

READ THE BIBLE

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”

I think I like to read quotes and collect them. I found the following in the magazine called “goodreading”.

PLEASE COMPARE THE FOLLOWING QUOTE WITH “MY STORY WITH THE BIBLE”

“What really knocks me out is a book that, when you’re all done reading it, you wish the author that wrote it was a terrific friend of yours and you could call him up on the phone whenever you felt like it.” – JD Salinger

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MY STORY WITH THE BIBLE:

When I was in darkness, the Bible was for me like any other book. But the day came when I passed from darkness to light. The new birth (regeneration) took place in my life. Regeneration means a new creation. Regeneration means a second birth by the Spirit’s power.

When I passed from darkness to light the Scriptures became alive, the Bible spoke to me. The Bible is now for me the most overwhelmingly impressive book. It is the most overwhelmingly amazing book. It is the Word of the Living God. The Holy Spirit is not only the interpreter of the Bible. The Holy Spirit is also the author of the  Scriptures.

The Holy Spirit is a person and wants to become our best friend. We must develop this friendship with the  Holy Spirit. He is a personal companion. He is our Comforter. (John 14:16) We can commune with the Spirit without a phone. The Holy Spirit is  always with us.

“NEVER LEND BOOKS, FOR NO ONE EVER RETURNS THEM; THE ONLY BOOKS I HAVE IN MY LIBRARY ARE THOSE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE LENT ME.” – Anatole France (1844-1924)