You’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true
noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Philippians 4:8 (The Message)
Snowy Maine
Thursday, January 2 We woke up to a cloudy day with snow predicted – and it flurried all day. It was beautiful to look outside – but nice to be able to stay inside in a dry, warm area. Mark, Hannah, and Lydia went to work. Hannah came home shortly after noon because of the […]
When it counts, I want to be found belonging to Him
not clinging to my own righteousness based on law, but actively relying on the faithfulness of the Anointed One. This is true righteousness, supplied by God, acquired by faith. Philippians 3:9 (The Voice)
New Year’s Day in Maine
Diane made an interesting, delicious breakfast for the first day of the year. We had a large pizza crust in our freezer – leftover from a party – so I brought it along to Maine. Diane covered it with a white sauce, scrambled egg, ham, and cheese mixture. Because everyone was here, they decided to open the […]
Living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 10:23 (New Living Translation)
Traveling To Maine
We left the house about 5:00 a.m. on December 31 to head north – to spend time with our daughter Diane and our Maine family. This picture (northern Pennsylvania) is a bit deceptive as it appears to be sunny and warm. However, this was taken across the road at the same spot. Traveling northeast means we […]
The day and the night are both Yours
You fashioned the sun, moon, and all the lights that pierce the darkness. You have arranged the earth, set all its boundaries; You are the Architect of the seasons: summer and winter. Psalm 74:16-17 (The Voice)
Hershey Christmas – Playing Together
The loft offers ping pong and a few other games. Jana and Diana David Diana, Maddie, Katie, Jamie, and Jana. The big floor has space for one large volley ball game or a variety of other things. Jamie and Jana Diana Jamie Molly Vince, Nathaniel, and Nate Nate going after a ball. When you can’t […]
Hershey Christmas – The Meal
My siblings and I take care of the core part of the meal – set up, drink, meat, and paper supplies while the next two generations bring finger foods and things they like to have at this get-together. Mocha punch is popular here. The meat included pulled pork and beef brisket. Homemade rolls by Amy. I like […]
O God, You are my God.
I will look for You with all my heart and strength. My soul is thirsty for You. Psalm 63:1 (New Life Version)
Hershey Christmas At The Barn – Part 1
Monday, December 30 This group (my siblings and their children and their children) became too large for anyone’s house, so we go to a nice barn near Schaefferstown. The sun was setting as we arrived, creating a pretty scene to the west. We arrived early enough to get the coffee and punch set up so it […]
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 (New Living Translation)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Diane
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
For Sure!
The other side of the box – a gift from Roy and Deb.
God is greater than our worried hearts
and knows more about us than we do ourselves. 1 John 3:20 (The Message)
Cute Gifts
After Christmas was over, Jared and Jesse found gifts for us that were forgotten. They did the artwork at school. Thank you! We love them.
God gave us eternal life
the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life. 1 John 5:11 (The Message)
Wet Birds
Today was a wet, dreary, winter day – wonderful for staying inside and taking pictures of birds. This feeder was fairly popular because it is under the roof of our house. Yesterday the bird bath had ice in it. Mrs. Cardinal was out and about in the rain. Mr. Cardinal followed her to the bird feeder and […]
The One sent from God speaks with the very words of God
and abounds with the very Spirit and essence of God. John 3:34 (The Voice)
Cerwin’s Family Christmas Supper
It has been a tradition for this family to get together on Christmas Day for many years. Cerwin’s dad didn’t think it was Christmas if he didn’t get to see each of his children and grandchildren on this holiday. We continue that tradition in his memory. Each family brought two dishes. Leslie’s (our niece) bread Santa Claus was […]
Observe how Christ loved us.
His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that. Ephesians 5:2 (The Message)
Sunsets & Snow
It’s been a week of pretty sunsets and snow. Saturday evening, December 21 Christmas Eve snow flurry. Christmas evening brilliance We were surprised to wake up to snow the day after Christmas. I’m not sure how we missed the weather forecast for snow – maybe it was because of the Christmas Day activities. It gave Cerwin […]
Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God.
Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. Matthew 6:6 (The Message)
Interesting Weather
This has been a week of interesting weather – warm, cold, rain, sun, and snow. It was so warm on Sunday – when our Pennsylvania children and grandchildren were here for a Christmas celebration – that we opened windows in the kitchen. By Monday morning it was raining – and still fairly warm . By […]
Give to the Lord the honor that belongs to Him.
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holy living. Psalm 29:2 (New Life Version)
Our Family Christmas ~ Gift Exchange
Our gift exchange began with the grandchildren who had exchanged names. Jesse – the youngest – began by giving a gift to his big brother Josh. It was cologne, so Josh tested it on Jesse. He gave some of us an opportunity to smell it. Next in age – Jared gave his gift to Diana. Ian had Gloria’s […]
Listen! I bring good news
news of great joy, news that will affect all people everywhere. Luke 2:10 (The Voice)
Our Family Christmas – The Meal
When our “girls” decided (a few years ago) that they would always make the Christmas meal and we would provide the place, I resisted a bit, but with our busy past few weeks, I was grateful that all I had to do was clean the house and prepare the garage and coffee and punch. Roy and […]
God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him.
1 John 4:9 (The Message)
Our Family Christmas ~ Part 1
Ian came to me after church asking if he could come to our house early and help to do some decorating for our Christmas supper on Sunday evening. I wasn’t going to do a lot of decorating this year, but thought that it would be fun to give him a few boxes of things from the attic. […]