Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. Proverbs 20:22New Living Translation (NLT)
Month: September 2014
Thomas Point Bluegrass Festival ~ Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday, August 31 We have never attended the 9:00 AM worship service on the beach ~ because we like to stay in touch with the church friends where Mark and Diane and their family attend. But this year we decided that we were going to join the beach fellowship ~ and we were glad we did. We […]
Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.
1 Timothy 6:11 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Thomas Point Beach ~ Bluegrass ~ Day 2
Saturday, August 30 Heze was working on “Old Moxie” when we left for the bluegrass concert on Saturday morning. I don’t think he had a name for her the day before. The Spinney Brothers Some of the groups were repeats of the day before, so I only took a few pictures – of the groups I had […]
I praise you, Lord God, with all my heart.
You are glorious and majestic, dressed in royal robes. Psalm 104:1 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Thomas Point Beach ~ Bluegrass ~ Day 1
Thursday, August 29 The day always begins with the national anthems of the United States and Canada. This man sang, O Canada. Canada is honored because a few musicians are from Canada and there is a good representation of Canadians in the audience. Rhonda Vincent sang The Star Spangled Banner Mike Mulligan (son of Thomas Point […]
Be confident, my heart,
because the Lord has been good to me. Psalm 116:7 Good News Translation (GNT)
Beauty & The Beast ~ Our First Day In Maine
Thursday, August 28 I am going too begin with the “beast” ~ Hezekiah’s 1981 Chevy Malibu. 🙂 This is the floor board – or lack thereof ~ as you look at he ground below. Heze and his friend Wil spent three days installing flooring and working on other things to get it ready to run. […]
Live as citizens who reflect the Good News about Christ.
Philippians 1:27 Names of God Bible (NOG)
Traveling To Maine
Wednesday, August 27 Cerwin was glad to have the Pass Lake Chapel ready for the paint shop before we went to Maine for our usual Labor Day visit with our family and to attend the bluegrass concert at Thomas Point Beach. Pass Lake truck stop is east of Thunder Bay Ontario, Canada. We are hoping to deliver […]
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought
but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. Romans 12:3 New International Version (NIV)
Morning Fog ~ Afternoon Butterflies
Monday, August 25 When I looked outside at the beautiful morning, I had to get my camera. I love a foggy morning. I grabbed my camera again in the afternoon when I noticed a few butterflies. The pretty fritillary was back. I love a foggy-butterfly-kind-of-day.
I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set
and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day. 2 Timothy 1:12 New English Translation (NET Bible)
Our Journey to Heaven ~ A Youth Musical Program
Sunday Evening, August 24 We were blessed by the program presented by our church’s youth group and advisors ~ directed by Gordon. Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul Who AM I The Way of the Cross Leads Home Testimony by Katrina The Wonderful Cross He is Here Testimony by Ben Children’s Song ~ The Fruit […]
I am the fruit tree and you are the branches.
I will be in the person who is in me. That person will have a fruitful life. But you can do nothing without me. John 15:5 Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
Cousin’s Week ~ Friday
Friday, August 22 This was another stay-at-home-day as we prepared a spa and meal for the final event of the week. Since this was their last day here, Gloria, Ian, and Jesse decided to make a fort with the air mattresses. After a short retreat in the fort, we deflated the air mattresses. A funny note from this morning: When everyone was dressed […]
What marvelous love the Father has extended to us!
Just look at it—we’re called children of God! 1 John 3:1 The Message (MSG)
Cousin’s Week ~ Thursday
Thursday, August 21 ~ A Day At Home The children loved any opportunity I gave them to play computer games. On the mornings that we weren’t leaving the house early, we used Keys for Kids Ministries for devotions. It was fun for each one to download it on their computer, then take turns reading the […]
Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent.
A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time. Hebrews 12:14 The Message (MSG)
Cousin’s Week ~ Wednesday
Wednesday, August 20 at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park With Aunt Deb When I told Deb that we were planning to entertain ourselves with day trips during this summer’s Cousin’s Week, she suggested Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park not far from where she lives. We were pleased that it worked out for each of the six school-age grandchildren and […]
At daybreak, Lord, You hear my voice
at daybreak I plead my case to You and watch expectantly. Psalm 5:3 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Cousin’s Week ~ Tuesday
Tuesday, August 19 Chuck-E-Cheese’s and Pizza Day We like to get to Chuck-E-Cheese’s when the doors open – to get ahead of the birthday parties. However, we didn’t know they changed the opening time from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. So, we enjoyed shopping for some groceries and a few new movies at Wal-Mart, then purchased some items at Five-Below […]
Be joyful. Grow to maturity.
Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
Cousin’s Week ~ Monday
Cousin’s Week is when grandchildren spend the week with us. Kristen asked me the other day if I know when we started doing this. My oldest pictures are from 2003, so I expect that was the first summer. That means our oldest grandchildren were eleven years younger and some of the youngest ones had not yet been born. Now […]
Think about what we have in Christ:
the encouragement he has brought us, the comfort of his love, our sharing in his Spirit, and the mercy and kindness he has shown us. Philippians 2:1 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Cardboard Boat Races ~ Final
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 Jared and Cerwin stayed cool under umbrellas. A wet Jesse coming back toward us dragging his life jacket. Then he helped his dad drag their wet boat to the truck where all boats were loaded for disposal. There were a few final races. I think this one was the winners from the […]
You can be sure that I will be with you always.
I will continue with you until the end of time. [Jesus] Matthew 28:20 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Cardboard Boat Races ~ Part 3
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 After our grandsons got out of the water, someone else rescued their boat. Now that his boys’ race was over, Jere could relax and watch the rest of the races. Spirit of Janelle was manned by Keith and Eli – and went down at the dock. Duck Slayer kept going – with Blaine and Scott doing […]
I will say of the LORD, He is my hope and my fortress:
my God; in him will I secure myself. Psalm 91:2 Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)
Cardboard Boat Races ~ Part 2
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 Pond Scum and The Expedition are off! Kerwin, Cambrie, and Carson are taking an early lead with Pond Scum Mike and Claryn are doing well too. Pond Scum got to the buoy first. But The Expedition is not far behind. Pond Scum is still in the lead. Pond Scum won. Good […]