Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
I have seen seventy years worth of sunsets ~ and never tire of this end-of-day beauty. My interest in a sunset usually begins with the first pink glow in the evening sky. On this particular evening ~ when I went to photograph the evening sky ~ about a week ago, I noticed that one of our trees […]
Psalm 37:7 (The Voice)
The loud honking sound caused me to look up. I knew from the media that they were at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area ~ thousands of migrating water fowl ~ Snow Geese, Tundra Swans, and Canada Geese. The news from Middle Creek (8-10 miles from us as the geese fly ) estimated that at the height of the migration (about […]
are not related to how rich we are. [Jesus] Luke 12:15 (Living Bible)
This morning we sang an old familiar song that we haven’t sung for a long time. We were invited to stand, and as soon as we began the chorus, my mind went back to my parents living room ~ when I was a preschooler ~ and my aunts and some other relatives stood in a large doorway […]
Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. Earn a reputation for living well in God’s eyes and the eyes of the people. Proverbs 3:3-4 (The Message)
Saturday, March 15 I have a few more pictures to help you visualize what it was like to attend our local mud sale. Outside wagonload sale Outside the furniture tent. There were some “interesting” things in the field rows. I went back to the animal pens because there were too many people there during my […]
Paul urges believers, then and now, to walk wisely. It involves living well every day. Ephesians 5:21 (The Voice)
Saturday, March 15 My view of people as I walked toward the quilt tent. The auctioneer was selling small quilted items when I was there, so I had to settle for pictures of the few quilts that were hanging or those folded neatly on the rack. After visiting the quilt tent, I again walked through the […]
Live on your land and be dependable. Psalm 37:3 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Saturday, March 15 There was a tempting array of baked goods and lunch items inside the fire hall. We love homemade bread, so I bought a loaf of wheat bread. It is so moist and delicious! The aroma of grilling chicken carried to anyone who was downwind of this area. I took this picture as he was turning […]
Let us press on to know him, and he will respond to us as surely as the coming of dawn or the rain of early spring. Hosea 6:3 (Living Bible)
Saturday, March 15 It was a cool ~ sometimes sunny, sometimes cloudy day ~ a wonderful Saturday morning to walk around our local mud sale. Mud sale you ask? What is that? They are an area phenomenon ~ benefit auctions for fire companies and Amish schools. If you really like them you can find one almost every Saturday from the […]
and remember Christ’s patient endurance. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (Easy-to-Read Version)
These pictures didn’t quite fit into the baby shower pictures, but this is what we saw at the entrance to the barn – which is on the property of an excavating business. Cerwin thought it looked like something that was pulled by horses and used in a stone quarry. Does anyone know what it is? […]
He is here, close by my side, so nothing can defeat me. Psalm 16:8 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Saturday Afternoon, March 15 The four little girls ~ Elyse (on Becca’s lap), Lucy, Molly, and Bella were quite interested in the gifts. Like I said yesterday, I think Elyse thought this was her party. 🙂 She loved helping Becca open the gifts. A gift from a grandma who I understand is no longer […]
and at the same time keep on growing in spiritual knowledge and insight. Philippians 1:9 (Living Bible)
Saturday Afternoon, March 15 While people arrived and lunch was being prepared I took more pictures. Notice the pretty, cloth napkins. Visiting before lunch. By 12:30, lunch was prepared and looking delicious. Becca’s parents (Jeff and Eunice), Becca and Kevin, and Kevin’s mom (Anne) welcomed everyone and asked Cerwin to pray before the meal. Waiting to go […]
let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:25 (Living Bible)
Cerwin and I were honored to be invited to this celebration ~ the first baby for our nephew and his wife.Becca, her mom, sister, and friends did a great job of making it a delightful afternoon. Becca (back to camera) and her mom attending to some lunch details. While the ladies were getting things ready, Kevin entertained his niece […]
and I’ll stand up for you before my Father in heaven. [Jesus] Matthew 10:32 (The Message)
We Love You! Grandpa & Grandma
It has been an interesting week. One of those times where people and springtime have been a special blessing to me. Just seeing encouraging signs of spring has made me smile. On Sunday our Sunday school class had a luncheon after church – in the fellowship hall. I wish I had taken my camera, because the […]
To whom or what can you compare him? Some no-god idol? Ridiculous! It’s made in a workshop, cast in bronze, Given a thin veneer of gold, and draped with silver filigree. Isaiah 40:18-19 (The Message)
The other morning I was drawn to the outside when I saw the yellow glow of the sunrise, but what captured my attention was the sun’s reflection on the snow. It looked like a pool of gold. That evening the sunset created more beautiful reflections on the late winter snow. I am grateful for eyes to see […]
and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 (Living Bible)
Friday, March 7 Internet Photo We arrived at Worship Center near Leola for the evening’s activities about 5:00 p.m. Our group included: our son Jeff, his sons Jordan and Nate and daughter Diana, and friends Justin and Tyler who had arrived a few minutes before Cerwin and me. I look forward to their delicious roast meats. This year there was […]
like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely. 1 Corinthians 13:12 (New Living Translation)
Photos from early March The late winter sunsets have been beautiful. Some days it feels like winter will never end, then there are days when it is warm (like today) and we notice signs of spring. Like seeing birds in pairs. Then without much warning, the next day is cold and cloudy. A pretty cardinal makes me smile ~ […]