It is GOOD to be home
after 19 days on the road. It was a FABULOUS 19 days, but it is still good to be home. There will be many more updates as we travel home from Calgary – July 10-19.
Month: July 2013
The Lord is pleased
with those who fear him, with those who wait with hope for his mercy. Psalm 147:11 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Hot Springs and Supper in Banff
Tuesday, July 9, was one amazing day. There was beauty when we traveled and when we stopped. It was everywhere we looked. On every side of the road. In the morning we each mentioned some things that we wanted to see. For Cerwin and me, it was Lake Louise and treating Dan and Helen to lunch […]
Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Tuesday, July 9 This is another beautiful place to visit in the Canadian Rockies. If you look closely, you can see people on top of the rock pile in the foreground. My zoom lens will help you better see them. The log jam seems to have been here for a long time. This area has […]
You watch me when I travel
and when I rest. You are familiar with all my ways. Psalm 139:3 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
A Few Facts About Lake Louise
I found some of the posted information around Lake Louise to be quite interesting. We saw a lot of these Clark’s Nutcrackers around Lake Louise. A large stream that was flowing out of Lake Louise. I’ll be back here on Thursday night, as we won’t have internet until then. My next set of pictures will […]
Encourage each other every day
while you have the opportunity. If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and become stubborn. Hebrews 3:13 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Banff, Alberta, Canada – Part 3
Lake Louise – Part 1 This is a sight I had seen in photographs, but never in person. Helen and Dan The Chateau is a short walk from the familiar scenic area. With my back to the Chateau. Using my zoom lens to see the snow on the mountains. I took a walk through […]
Banff, Alberta, Canada – Part 2
The second part of our day trip was lunch at Stanley Thompson Club House. The last time we were here, it was fall, and the golf course was full of elk. We didn’t expect that to happen this time of year. The waitress said that only happens around New Year and September or October. It was fun to […]
With every sun’s rising
surprise us with Your love, satisfy us with Your kindness. Then we will sing with joy and celebrate every day we are alive. Psalm 90:14 (The Voice)
Banff, Alberta, Canada – Part 1
Tuesday Morning, July 9 We had previously planned this day with Dan and Helen, and were anxious to see the Canadian Rockies up close. We had been to Banff in 2000 when we saw the Rockies from the western side. This was our first approach from the east. As we began our entrance into the […]
Calgary Stampede – Part 7
Closing program for the day – the Grandstand Show The evening program was not all according to my taste or likes, but it was certainly an elaborate celebration. These guys sang acapella bebop. There were lots of fireworks – and because we were in the upper level, the fireworks were straight across from us at times. We […]
You can get horses ready for battle
but it is the Lord who gives victory. Proverbs 21:31 (Good News Translation)
Calgary Stampede – Part 6
Afternoon Break & Chuckwagon RacesAfter the rodeo we walked around the grounds and enjoyed some of the sights and sounds. Dennis asked me to take this picture to prove to some one that he was a cowboy – I think TFC President, Scott Weidner. 🙂 A pretty wagon This looks like an old chuckwagon. We enjoyed another working […]
Calgary Stampede – Part 5
Bull Riding and Wild Pony Rides A clown preparing for the bull riding competition. Out of the gate! This is a good visual of how valuable the clowns are to the bull riders. Wild pony racing is a youth competition. There are teams of three, and it appears that they all try to help a […]
Live as citizens
who reflect the Good News about Christ. Philippians 1:27 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Calgary Stampede – Part 4
Monday Afternoon, July 8 The initials CS were everywhere around the grounds. The C was in the form of a horseshoe. I like this reflection in the muddy water as the sun came out during the afternoon. Bareback riding There was novice bareback and bareback. I am not sure which is which in these […]
In everything
we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us. Romans 8:37 (Contemporary English Version)
Calgary Stampede – Part 3
Monday afternoon, July 8 Tie down roping As soon as the calf is released – after tie-down – it seems to know exactly where to go. Whoops! That one got away. That one didn’t get away. Nor did the rest of them get away. Waiting for his turn. The winner. Junior Steer Riding Even though […]
They said to each other
“When he talked to us on the road, it felt like a fire burning in us. How exciting it was when he explained to us the true meaning of the Scriptures!” Luke 24:32 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Calgary Stampede – Part 2
After seeing as many carnival activities as we could handle, we went to the animal barns. There were several activities going on outside the barns. Old equipment display. During a heavy rain, we went inside this show barn to see what was going on. There was sheep herding competition. It was interesting to watch the difference between an […]
Calgary Stampede – Part 1
It was a drizzly, rainy morning when we arrived at the Stampede on Monday. Pretty flowers at the entrance. The carnival area takes up most of the outside space. We decided this one – that flipped back and forth from bottom to top – was not for us. Nor was this one for us. It worked […]
Let God know what you need
in prayers and requests while giving thanks. Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Happy Birthday
To Our Favorite Elizabeth We Love You! Grandpa & Grandma
I want them to be strengthened
and joined together with love and to have the full confidence that comes from understanding. I want them to know completely the secret truth that God has made known. That truth is Christ himself. Colossians 2:2 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Calgary Chapel Dedication
Sunday, July 7, 3:00 p.m. Murray Kuehl, this is the best I can do for a straight-on shot of the chapel in place because the pole is in the way. I hope you noticed that I took one a few days ago – when we were traveling through Montana. The entrance steps are especially strong […]
Jesus Christ is
the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Sunday Worship With Dan and Helen
Preparing for the chapel dedication service. After breakfast Helen and I prepared fruit for the afternoon dedication service. When we had the food prepared, I went outside to take a few pictures to give you an idea of their surroundings. The Canadian Rockies from their back yard. Because it is difficult to get drivers to come out […]
Your way is perfect, Lord
and your word is correct. You are a shield for those who run to you for help. Psalm 18:30 (Contemporary English Version)
Saturday in Calgary
My day started with a prayer breakfast. While Cerwin and Dennis went to the chapel to finish the set up, I went with Helen to their monthly prayer breakfast. Dan had gone earlier to do some preparations. After breakfast Chaplain Dan shared a devotional and an update on the chapel’s arrival. You will notice a […]