Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Today I begin a series of thoughts concerning peace......spiritual peace and financial peace are the two main ones. Travel and cooking and trading and learning have their place under both of these headings.
Today's devotion says it quite clearly:
Remember Whom You Serve

"Wouldn’t it be silly if a receptionist answered the phone and didn’t know the name of the company she was representing? Wouldn’t it be silly if a sales rep never mentioned the name of his company? Wouldn’t it be silly if an employee forgot that she was an employee and imagined that she was the owner?

Silly but believable. People do the same thing to God all the time. We all go through foggy stretches where we get confused about our mission in life. We forget that we’re all managers in God’s company, that our great purpose in life is to give God glory, receive and reflect his love, and act as his agents in bringing benefit to the lives of other people. That’s why you were created.

That’s why you were redeemed.

What is your life’s main purpose? Here’s one way to put it: “In all your ways acknowledge him” (3:6). Isn’t it amazing how much easier our daily decision-making gets when we begin the day by saying, “God, I am working for you today. Thanks for letting me into your company.”

I would like to add Matt 6:33 (look it up)

Let the riddle/puzzle continue.

JR

Pictured here is my modest pantry of 'spare' items. One of my motto's is: Never pay retail!

Extreme Coupon-ing! Ok, maybe just 'almost' extreme coupon-ing. A new addition to my blog, during the Spring-Fall months, when I'm not in Mexico. I will be adding a few examples of my extreme coupon-ing.
Pictured above is the small collection of just bathroom items of which I have saved tremendously by buying smarter. And how does this activity tie into earlier retirement? More to follow in future blogs.
Enjoy.

A few of my readers have asked for information about obtaining a new passport in Fond du Lac WI.

Passports (920) 929-3037
Passport applications can be obtained at the Clerk of Courts office. In order to apply for a passport, you will need to bring along a certified copy of your birth certificate, 2 passport photos, a check or money order in the amount of $110 for the US Department of State, a check, money order or cash in the amount of $25 for the Clerk of Courts, and a driver’s license or state identification card. Fees for anyone under the age of 16 are $80 for the US Department of State and $25 for the Clerk of Courts. Turnaround times can vary according to volume of passport applications filed.

Hint: bring two checks to the office when applying. You can't bunde the expenses onto one.