Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
They are adding the color of yellow to our mostly brown woodlot. They will always remind me of my dad. Daddy loved daffodils. Some of ours came from his daffodil bed. From the Internet: Daffodils are attractive trumpet-shaped perennial flowers that bloom from bulbs during the spring. They are considered to be one of the most […]
Long after stars burn out and earth wears out, God’s Law will be alive and working. Matthew 5:18 (The Message)
Wednesday, April 9It was a cool, breezy evening, but the beautiful sky drew me outside. The sky was filled with interesting clouds. I walked to a spot ~ just a short distance from our house ~ where I had a good view of the valley and the setting sun. Then took pictures of what I saw. Yes, […]
who treasure My instruction within your hearts: Don’t be afraid of people’s scorn. Don’t let their dismissive criticism, bitter anger, or hatred get you down. Isaiah 51:7 (The Voice)
Early April I am enjoying springtime more than ever ~ after the l-o-n-g winter… …and seeing flowers with fresh joy. Sunshine on flowers is delighting my eyes. Early one morning a pair of mallards came waltzing through our yard ~ also aware that it is springtime. Cerwin raking and picking up thousands of nuts and shells from our shellbark trees ~ left behind […]
If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and become stubborn. Hebrews 3:13 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a two-mile-plus walk around the neighborhood. I could see evidence that the trees are beginning to bud. There are many small ground flowers along the road… …including dandelion. Pretty tulips in a neighbor’s yard. A few more steps and I was in front of the cows. A pretty daffodil. ~~~ My first […]
1 Corinthians 14:1 (Living Bible)
Monday, April 7 Her restaurant of choice. We like eating at Texas Roadhouse, but had never been to this location in Palmyra. I especially enjoyed the drive – over back roads that I rarely travel. Just looking at this picture reminds me of the delicious, warm roll. It was fun to spend time with her and hear […]
nothing mightier than Your awesome works. I will tell of Your greatness as long as I have breath. Psalm 145:6 (The Voice)
I love to see the moon on a dark clear night. The moon phase calendar tells me it was a “waxing crescent” moon on April 1. 4% of it was visible and it was 2 days after new moon. Though the moon is ever-changing to our eyes with its waxing and waning, it is still the […]
Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about God’s kindness. Sing to God in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
After supper preparations were complete, we went outside for some photos. First ~ the two pianists ~ Jana and Jared Jared with his parents. This photo is by Deb, because the expressions on their faces is better than on my photo. Jana with her parents Jana and her mom – another photo by Deb. I didn’t take one of […]
Galatians 5:16 (The Voice)
In my entry yesterday, I wanted to focus on the recital and each student, so didn’t post these. Jared before the recital. He wanted a suit – would have really liked “tails” – because that is how Tom and Jerry dress for recitals. 🙂 Yes, the cartoon characters. Jere took him to Salvation Army where they found […]
because the Lord, the Lord alone, is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
By Students of Rachel Siegrist ~ Sunday Afternoon, April 6, 2014 We enjoyed a delightful recital in the chapel at Pleasant View Retirement Community. I wanted to include each student in one entry, so used more photos than I usually do. Prelude by Renee – granddaughter of Rachel. Rachel – a friend of ours – is the student’s […]
You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 (New Living Translation)
Female purple finches and female house finches are similar ~ so I cannot always tell one from the other. From the internet: The sharpness of the markings is key for distinguishing female house finches and purple finches. Female house finches have blurry streaks on their underparts and a relatively plain face, while female purple finches have […]
There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. Isaiah 41:10 (The Message)
I was mesmerized by quickly moving clouds ~ a few days ago ~ with the backdrop of a beautiful blue sky. You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds. ~Henry David Thoreau The sky is the daily bread of the eyes. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the […]
Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others; it is full of mercy and good deeds. It is wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. James 3:17 (Living Bible)
There are beautiful sunrises ~ and then there are sunrises that are just amazing. This is what it looked like outside early on March 20 – without any color touch-up to the pictures. I stood and watched and enjoyed the colors for a long time. Beautiful! Glorious! Amazing! Words that came to mind.
Habakkuk 2:4 (The Message)
This entry is about a variety of things and critters I have seen in the past few days. Pretty sunrise Male cardinal Sunday rain Male ring-necked pheasant If I hadn’t seen him walking across our yard, I probably would have missed him in the woods because his coloring fit in with his surroundings. A pair of […]
God is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. Psalm 18:2 (The Message)
Sunday, March 30 After lunch ~ while Jere and Kristen were putting food and dishes away ~ Jared played a few songs and asked Grandpa to sing with him. In this photo they are singing “Do Lord.” http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=8&c2=6036211&c3=11003&c4=35171&c5=&c6=&c15=&cv=2.0&cj=1′ /&I’ve got a home in glory land that out-shines the sun. I’ve got a home in glory […]
2 Chronicles 32:8 (New Living Translation)
We were delighted to be invited to Jana’s 15th birthday lunch after church on Sunday, March 30. I took a new picture for my refrigerator, but haven’t decided which one I like best. In the living room, Josh was trying to help his brothers fix an electronic problem. Deb is pleased with a new blanket […]
I woke up with this song in my head and on my heart. I love when that happens, and expect it is because we sang it in church last night. (We are having revival services ~ with Dwane Schildt as evangelist.) The song was written by Daniel W. Whittle (1840-1901)… …and put to music by James McGranahan (1840-1907) ~~~ […]