Dust to Dust  

     Humm. Is this something for us seniors? 

     Jen Wilkin, a 55-year-old Bible teacher and author, wrote a book about wisdom we can gain from every season of life. Got my attention. 

First, she writes, "The body declines, but people develop. Our exterior continues to waste away (yeh, we know) but our interior life can continue to mature." Like writing blogs, Ms. Wilkin? "The oldest among us may be physically weak but spiritual giants." Never mind. Jimmy has never been a giant in any phase of life. But he knows truth from falsehood. 

Second, "Do what you wish. Jesus invites us to live lives directed by wishful thinking. While the world says do what you want, the Bible tells us to do what you wish. So, whatever you wish what others would do to you, do also to them - Matthew 7:12." I think I get it. 

Third, "Develop 'eulogy virtues' over resume virtues. Our culture fixates on 'resume virtues,' As we develop character and fruits of the Spirit, 'she argues,' we live lives of actual value and purpose to our last breath."  

     Well, take what you can from Wilkin's book. We have a purpose, which is to give you helpful, occasionally a bit comical information you might not find elsewhere. We don't predict our "last breath" thing. God will reveal it someday. 

              Jimmy