Gently encourage the stragglers
and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 The Message (MSG)
The “Old Gang”
Saturday evening, September 6 We always look forward to this get-together of friends ~ since we were teenagers. Now we are grandparents, some even great-grandparents, and most have been married fifty years or more. Two couples are in charge of planning a dinner, bus trip, or whatever they want to do each year. This year we met for […]
God is working in you
giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Philippians 2:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
Rainbow After The Storm
Tuesday, September 2 This is a follow-up to last nights post. Shortly after Kristen brought the apple dumplings, I noticed a yellow glow outside and thought, “There must be a rainbow.” And this is what I saw from our living room window. It was one of the prettiest rainbows that I have ever seen. I kept walking […]
Be still and rest in the Lord
wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him. Psalm 37:7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Storm & Apple Dumplings
Tuesday, September 2 I was walking through the garage when I looked outside and thought, “Wow, this could be a nasty storm”, and CRASH this branch landed right outside the entrance door where I was standing. A small branch broke off and landed a short distance away. Because I heard it hit the house, I was […]
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right, persevering, and steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Labor Day ~ Traveling Home From Maine
Before leaving, we took time to take some grandchildren pictures. Hannah is enjoying her new position as Assistant Manager at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Topsham, Maine. Hezekiah was on his way to northern Maine shortly after we left ~ for his second year of college. Lydia will commute during her first year of college in […]
Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness.
Then it is peace-loving and courteous. James 3:17Living Bible (TLB)
Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass ~ Sunday
Sunday, August 31 The concert began with an extremely emotional, mostly gospel program by White Mountain Bluegrass as it was the last performance by the parents. The New England Bluegrass Band Lydia (our granddaughter) and Diane (our daughter) made us the neatest lunch! We each had our own jar of salad and dessert. I felt so “cool” […]
Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. Proverbs 20:22New Living Translation (NLT)
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 […]