Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Sunday Evening, January 19 ~ Neffsville Mennonite Church Neffsville, Pennsylvania The tables were beautifully set when we arrived at 4:30 p.m. Mel and Velda were in the entrance area of the church to welcome family and friends as they arrived for the 5:00 p.m. meal. In this photo they are greeting Deb and Roy (our daughter […]
conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Philippians 1:27 (New Living Translation)
Sunday Evening, January 19 ~ Neffsville Mennonite Church Neffsville, Pennsylvania Velda is Cerwin’s sister. They were married January 25, 1964. Their children and grandchildren were in charge of the meal, and were relaxing in the kitchen when we arrived. Grandsons Shtefan and Jeremy with their mom, Gabi (Mel and Velda’s daughter-in-law). Granddaughters Sami and Megan with Sami’s […]
watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. Psalm 105:4 (The Message)
This is an update from Grandma on your counted cross-stitch pictures. Ian, I finally have yours finished. I delivered it for framing on Friday. It should be finished by January 31. Jared, I started yours on Wednesday, right after I finished Ian’s. I had to go to A.C. Moore for a few new skeins of thread […]
2 Timothy 1:13 (Contemporary English Version)
Last Sunday afternoon the Truck Rally committee met at our place to fine-tune this year’s Rally on Saturday, June 28. Rally Celebration is the next day, Sunday June 29. Rally Coordinators – Kristen and Jere – led the meeting in discussing things that need to be worked on before the rally. Would it be possible to have […]
that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan. Romans 8:28 (The Voice)
I began working on bulk mailings in 1977. The Northeast Region was new then, and Director Melvin Mast and his wife, Joyce, were preparing to mail newsletters by using a bulk permit. My first job in their office was to organize addresses – on typed labels – in alphabetical order. On my first day in the office, the addresses were on […]
I have everything I need! Psalm 23:1 (Living Bible)
Friday, January 10 We woke up to a beautiful, gray, snowy day last Friday. The blue jays and cardinals looked pretty with their blues and reds against the winter white. A wren joined them at the feeder. I caught this male downy woodpecker in flight – on its way to the suet. A red-bellied woodpecker […]
and every wild creature is in my care. Psalm 50:11 (Contemporary English Version)
The sky was brilliantly orange on Thursday morning, January 9. The sun looked like a big yellow torch as it came over the eastern horizon. This dark-eyed junco kept an eye on me at I watched it eat breakfast. The evening sky was also a brilliant orange. I think God must have an invisible paintbrush.
so you must accept the consequences of your words. Proverbs 18:21 (Good News Translation)
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 7 & 8 We came home from Maine to more cold weather – some of the lowest temperatures this area of Pennsylvania has seen in years. You can’t take pictures of cold, but the steam from this manure spreader in the field in front of us looked so cold in the setting […]
the Eternal will be his confidence. He is like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots beside the stream. It does not fear the heat or even drought. Its leaves stay green and its fruit is dependable, no matter what it faces. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (The Voice)
Monday, January 6 We left Mark and Diane’s home about 7:00 a.m. on a very rainy Monday and dropped Lydia off at Region 10 Technical High School where she is studying for her senior year of high school. After arriving, she learned that school was delayed two hours because of the heavy rain. She used […]
instead, overpower evil with the good. Romans 12:21 (The Voice)
January 5 The weather changed dramatically. We went from zero and below on Saturday to above freezing by the time we went home from church. For church I used the Bible in my Nook, as well as the brand new stylus I bought at Wal-mart on Saturday. I think it is easier to use a real […]
For they influence everything else in your life. Proverbs 4:23 (Living Bible)
Saturday, January 4. L.L. Bean is a yearly tradition with our first-of-the-year visit to Maine. Before going to Freeport, Diane wanted to stop at this Wild Bird Supply store. She had driven by here many times and thought it would be a store that I would enjoy. I did! It has more bird supplies than I have ever […]
and they live in God. 1 John 4:15 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
I have just a bit farther to go before I turn around and head back to the house. At this point I am not far from Route 1. I can hear the vehicles. It’s nice to be walking on a dead-end road away from the traffic. The view was a bit different after I turned around […]
Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. Colossians 3:1-2 (The Message)
A continuation of my walk on the snow-covered road that goes by Mark and Diane’s house. Saturday, January 4 I walked slowly so I wouldn’t miss any of the beauty. White picket fences do not show up very well in white snow. 🙂 However, it still made a pretty picture. I expect that a lobsterman lives […]
It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities. Proverbs 16:32 (Good News Translation)
Saturday morning, January 4 The outside glow drew me to the eastern windows of the Myers’ indoor porch. This large icicle was glowing in the morning sun. If you look closely, you can see the lines of the window screen between me and the icicle and the sun. It was so beautiful outside that I was tempted to […]
the Eternal One goes before and behind you. Isaiah 52:12 (The Voice)
…of going to Elizabeth Nails with Diane. Friday afternoon, January 3 It is a delightful thing to do on a frigid day in Maine. The atmosphere takes us away from the snow and low temperatures of the outside. This year we took Lydia, Elizabeth, and Hannah along. I think they are hoping that this becomes […]
We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (New Living Translation)