Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Kristen had the tables beautifully decorated with flowers and Easter items. These beautiful eggs belonged to Gregg’s mother. Gregg has been handicapped since childhood, is now in his sixties and legally adopted by Jere and Kristen. His parents died in recent years. Gregg is in a group home, but loves Easter and was looking forward to being […]
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Psalm 57:9-10 (New Living Translation)
April 20 ~ At Jere and Kristen’s House Jana adding dollops of Cool Whip to this lemon treat. It was served after the meal and before the dessert as a palate cleanser. Grating nutmeg on top for garnish. It was delicious ~ as was everything else. Twice baked potatoes Peas and onions. Sweet potatoes Asparagus Fresh pineapple Butter […]
He thinks their excuses are of biblical proportions! Jeff: Yeah, right. (laughter) I have enough of my own work to do. Diane: Too bad we don’t live closer! Jere: Oh man … I have this thing…it just isn’t going to work out…real bummer… wish I could be there. Deb: If he would have asked before today […]
2 Peter 1:5 (Living Bible)
Saturday Evening, April 19 As we ate our meal, Roy said, “I think I just found a new favorite restaurant.” I ordered Quinoa Salad – mostly because I never heard of quinoa and wanted to see what it was. I learned it was the grain on top of the salad. From the Internet: Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah,” a protein-packed […]
1 John 4:21 (The Message)
This was a special celebration ~ a gift from Roy and Deb for Cerwin’s birthday. Saturday, Evening, April 19. I have been looking forward to going back to this restaurant ever since my sister took me here for a birthday breakfast in February. My 70th Birthday Marathon ~ Breakfast With My Sister When Deb and Roy read […]
He’s our Savior, our God, oh yes! Psalm 68:19 (The Message)
I Love You!
Saturday, April 19 We were up early enough to see the beautiful sunrise as we drove to New Holland. The exquisite lighting made it so much fun to take pictures as we drove. I like this one. Oh, that was fun! Cerwin and I were asked to give a ministry report at this breakfast ~ and used […]
And there’s more life to come—an eternity of life! You can count on this. Titus 3:7 (The Message)
Friday Evening, April 18. Jere and Kristen invited us to go with their family to see Bears at a local cinema ~ as an early birthday gift for Cerwin. It is a rare occasion for us to go to a cinema, so we looked forward to the evening with great anticipation. We noticed that there were […]
—in the mighty power of God! 2 Corinthians 13:4 (The Message)
I enjoyed watching this robin one morning. I wanted to capture a shot of her pulling a worm out of the ground, but she was too fast for me. The next time I looked out the window, she was taking a bath. Are you watching me? Then I’m out of here. I appreciate privacy when I bathe. […]
This will happen when we set aside our self-interests and work together to create true community instead of a culture consumed by provocation, pride, and envy. Galatians 5:25-26 (The Voice)
Today, April 18 Thanks to four volunteers (Lois Keller, Lois Wells, Josh and Jason Diffenderfer) we labeled and prepared 2,692 individual Highway News & Good News for mailing ~ between 9:00 am and 10:30 am. I told them that we were glad nobody forgot about it, because if Cerwin and I had to do this job alone, it would take four-and-a-half hours. Truly, many hands […]
If we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us— perfect love! 1 John 4:11-12 (The Message)
Saturday Evening, April 12 We arrived early to set up the projector and display table. When we were finished with the setup, I had opportunity to photograph the pretty flowers on each table. They were donated by Cremer Florist, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Then I checked out the silent auction ~ and did some bidding of my own. […]
pure and full of quiet gentleness. peace-loving and courteous. willing to yield to others; full of mercy and good deeds. wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. James 3:17 (Living Bible)
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)