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 […]
Sing to Him a new song;
play each the best way you can, and don’t be afraid to be bold with your joyful feelings. Psalm 33:3 The Voice (VOICE)
Cardboard Boat Races – Part 1
Sunday Afternoon, August 17 We thought we may have to miss this, or at least the first part (because of taking the chapel to York Springs in the morning), but we got there just in time to hear the final instructions before the race. This was part of a Sunday school class picnic – which included […]
Thank the Father, who has made you able to share the light
which is what God’s people inherit. Colossians 1:12 GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
Sharing The TFC Ministry At York Springs
Sunday Morning, August 17 It was a warm, rainy morning when we arrived with the mobile chapel. Watching Cerwin and the guys from the church trying to figure out where to park the chapel reminded me of one of the reasons we have chapels in truck stops – church parking lots are not designed for […]
God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life
but into something holy and beautiful—as beautiful on the inside as the outside. 1 Thessalonians 4:7 The Message (MSG)
[Son]set Social
Saturday Evening, August 16 This delightful evening was a fundraiser for three young people from our church who are serving with We Care Prison Ministries – in the We Care Discovery Program – Ellie, Tiffani and Ben. It was held on the property and orchard of Shenk’s Fruit Farm. Ben’s mother and sisters helping with the […]
God’s in charge—always.
Psalm 146:10 The Message (MSG)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Ian
We Love You! Grandpa and Grandma
25th Annual Trucker’s Day At The Buck
Saturday, August 16 The events benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Shortly after getting the chapel set up, Deb and Roy arrived with warm sweet rolls. They stayed for awhile and visited with some of their friends, then Deb and I enjoyed the auction while the men manned the chapel. After Roy and Deb left, I walked around the grounds […]
If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship,
it follows that you don’t fuss about what’s on the table at mealtimes or whether the clothes in your closet are in fashion. Matthew 6:25-26 The Message (MSG)
Supper With Jere & Kristen
Friday, August 15 We were just beginning to hear about the cardboard boat races that were coming up for a Sunday school class picnic and got to see the early stages of Ian and Jesse’s boat that Josh was building for them. Flowers on the table. One of the reasons we were invited for supper was that […]
Stay focused
do not lose sight of mercy and truth. Proverbs 3:3 The Voice (VOICE)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Debra
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
Shopping With Granddaughters
August 12 & 13 Cell Phone Photo Our oldest granddaughter, Elizabeth, came to spend a week with us ~ the evening before Reuben and Judi went back to Wisconsin. A few days later I asked if she wanted to go along to AC Moore to get some supplies for Cousin’s Week. We had a delicious lunch […]
Above all, carry the shield of faith so that you can extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Ephesians 6:16 Common English Bible (CEB)
Bryson’s Birthday Cake
Saturday, August 9 The “Cat in the Hat” leads the singing of the birthday song. Are they singing that song for me? I wonder why Daddy removed my shirt? Oh, wow! I do understand food and I see a pretty cupcake. Oh, I see the Cat is still here. I hope he doesn’t want my […]
Look carefully then how you walk!
Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Ephesians 5:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Bryson’s First Birthday
Saturday Afternoon, August 9 Bryson is our great nephew, the son of our nephew Bryan and his wife, Leslie, and the grandson of Cerwin’s brother, Elvin, and his wife Pat. Arriving: Cerwin’s mother with her granddaughter Crystal – aunt of Bryson. The birthday boy Bryson’s cousin Bailey Grandma Pat with three of her grandchildren, Peyton, […]
My Laptop
I will be back to normal blogging when my laptop is repaired. I am having a great week with the grandchildren, so there are lots of fun things going on – because it’s Cousin’s week.
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With Him at my right hand I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 NIV
Supper With Jere & Kristen ~ Goodbye To Our Houseguests
Friday, August 8 through Sunday August 10 Since the little miss and I were ready early, we began walking to Jere and Kristen’s house. Reuben and Judi eventually came along and picked us up. Getting acquainted with Jere and Kristen’s dog, Jake. Kristen often has fresh flowers to decorate their table. A yummy salad. Lasagna was […]
You Follow Me!
If I want him to live until I come back, what concern is that of yours? You follow me! John 21:22New English Translation (NET Bible) (This has been a challenging verse to me for many years, and God often uses it to remind me to keep following Him, regardless of others attitudes or choices.)
Enjoying Our Houseguests
Wednesday, August 6“K” was fascinated by my electric toothbrush and stood in the doorway of the bathroom ~ not sure what to think of the sound. Photos by her mom, Judi. Supper at Landis Homes with Cerwin’s mother. “K” likes to investigate everything, and wanted to make this “work”. Since her legs were too short […]
Jesus leads us into a place of radical grace where we are able to celebrate the hope of experiencing God’s glory.
Romans 5:2 The Voice (VOICE)
Baseball
Thursday, August 7 When we heard that two of our church teams were playing each other, we decided that it would be a good night to watch a game or two. Our grandson Nate plays on the Red team. I like this picture. 🙂 I don’t know this little guy’s name, but enjoyed watching him […]
But for me it is good to be near God
I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works Psalm 73:28 English Standard Version (ESV)
Houseguests
We looked forward to the arrival of our niece Judi, her husband, Reuben, and daughter, “K” (from Wisconsin), and loved having them stay with us as they awaited the birth of a child they planned to adopt. They arrived on Saturday evening, August 2 and by the middle of the next week were nicely fitting […]
Stay focused on Jesus, who designed and perfected our faith.
Hebrews 12:2 The Voice (VOICE)