Reverently respect God, your God
serve him, hold tight to him, back up your promises with the authority of his name. He’s your praise! He’s your God! Deuteronomy 10:20-21 (The Message)
For My 70th Birthday Cerwin Gave Me Breakfast In Bed!
Seriously – I had a wonderful day full of relaxation and good wishes. Last night we were at Jere and Kristen’s for supper – as it is also Josh’s 19th birthday. We just got home from Dienner’s Restaurant where Roy and Deb treated us to supper. There will be more celebrations next week, so I […]
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Josh
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
The nations are nothing but a drop in the bucket,
only a smidgen on the scales by the reckoning of God. He can pick up entire islands as if they are grains of dirt. Even if we had all the resources of Lebanon —all of its trees to burn for fuel, all of its animals for burnt offerings— How could we think that we’ve got […]
A Few Of My Favorite Pictures From The End Of January
January 30 & 31 were quiet, cold, beautiful, winter days at our house. It is fun to watch and photograph birds on winter days. The last sunset of January.
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Colossians 3:12 (Good News Translation)
A Busy Day
Wednesday, January 29 Our day started by taking a large TFC mailing to the Lititz Post Office. I was delighted to see the mules (Amish farm) as we traveled from the post office to where Cerwin’s mother lives. I haven’t seen them since last fall. Arriving at the retirement community. My view of a sitting area […]
The Spirit-filled life is not just for a special few
it is the normal Christian life, and it affects everything, including how we live in community and how we treat others at home. Ephesians 5:21 (The Voice)
A Cold, Windy, Beautiful Day
Monday, January 27 I could hear the wind, but how do you photograph wind. Then I saw snow blowing across the fields between the farm and our house. The wind kept the snow plows busy at keeping the roads open. This time the plow went through just in time for the school bus. “Hey, Myrtle, don’t turn […]
Do away with any talk that twists and distorts the truth
have nothing to do with any verbal trickery. Proverbs 4:24 (The Voice)
Billy The Blue Jay
I’m Billy, and I thought you might like to hear a bit about my life at Cerwin and Doris’ feeders. It can be difficult to find good food in wintertime – especially when everything is frozen or snow-covered. I love when Doris keeps this suet feeder full, and this last batch is especially delicious. I […]
Trust the Lord
and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful. Psalm 37:3 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
A Walk In Our Woods
Sunday, January 26 The pavilion did not look like it was inviting us for a picnic, but somehow a walk in the woods looked inviting to me. It was a cold, gray, breezy afternoon. The cold got into my bones – even though I was dressed warmly. One bird house down. We’ll deal with that […]
Agree to use all our energy in getting along with each other.
Help others with encouraging words; don’t drag them down by finding fault. Romans 14:19 (The Message)
Meeting Lincoln
Sunday, January 26 We received a phone call from Grandma Anne (right) saying that her two grandbabies were going to be at the house on Sunday, and that we were welcome to come to meet them after church. Elyse and Grandma. Elyse’s momma, Jessica, is my niece. This was the first time we met two-month-old Lincoln. He […]
You are God from everlasting to everlasting.
Before the mountains were born, before you gave birth to the earth and the world, you were God. Psalm 90:2 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
A Cold Weekend
The last weekend of January – the 25th and 26th. Saturday morning’s sky was a beautiful range of colors. About an hour and a half later the same view only displayed shades of gray. Later in the afternoon the sun peeked through the clouds for a short time. “Will you feed us if it snows again?” For some […]
Carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith
by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the unending life, the real life! Jude 1:20-21 (The Message)
Hope
I am grateful for hope! Just like I know that this perennial will bloom again this summer. I know God will answer my prayer I know He will In His time. I need only stay out of the way and wait and love patiently.
Make a clean heart in me, O God.
Give me a new spirit that will not be moved. Psalm 51:10 (New Life Version)
More Of Our Country Winter
Friday, January 24 Red-bellied woodpecker Carolina wren Downy woodpecker She must have sensed something that sounded like danger. Black-eyed junco You can see by her feathers that it was a breezy day. I wonder what she was looking at? Our day closed with another pretty winter sunset.
Patience develops strength of character in us
and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Romans 5:4 (Living Bible)
A Pretty Winter Day
Thursday, January 23 It is almost too cold to go outside to take pictures these days – but it looks beautiful from inside the windows. Yes, it was a pretty, winter day.
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8-9 (New Living Translation)
Pretty Day After The Snow
Wednesday, January 22 The morning sun tinted everything with a yellow glow. The goldfinches looked more yellow than they actually are at this time of year. As the sun got higher in the sky the light revealed beautiful white snow. By evening we were back to yellow in the sky. Then just as the sun […]
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 (New English Translation)
Tuesday’s Snow – Part 2
Tuesday, January 21 Though we only received several inches of snow, it added a new beauty to our landscape. Birds that are usually pretty looked even prettier with the white background – even blue jays. Oops! My movement scared him that time. The little junco looked cold. Tufted titmouse Goldfinches fluffed their feathers to keep warm. Male […]
The word of the Eternal is perfect and true;
His actions are always faithful and right. Psalm 33:4 (The Voice)
Tuesday’s Snow – Part 1
Tuesday, January 21 dawned gray and cold with light snow. Most schools and many businesses were closed because of the cold, and it was supposed to snow all day. The birdseed I put out the night before was just slightly covered with snow, so the birds should be able to find food – at least during […]
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever
wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning Daniel 2:20-21 (New International Version)