Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
The last leg of the new chapel delivery. Friday, December 6 Cerwin did not want to take this route, but a detour mandated that we go this way. He asked me to help him keep an eye on the signs and routes as we maneuvered through the busy early morning traffic. I can’t imagine what […]
by letting him set the pace, not by proudly or anxiously trying to run the parade. Romans 3:27-28 (The Message)
Thursday, December 5 Leaving TFC’s shop near Marietta, Pennsylvania – about 5:30 a.m. We drove through some light, morning fog in areas, but not too bad. We saw our first – and only – sign of snow for the day in the high elevations on I-80 in western Pennsylvania. We were hoping to deliver a clean […]
This is the first time I ever posted by using my smart phone. It is a bit cumbersome. 🙂 We are in western Indiana – heading to Hudson, Wisconsin, with a new chapel. The chapel is dirty from driving in some rain. Pictures tomorrow.
Romans 12:11 (New Life Version)
At Middle Creek Church of the Brethren This morning It was fun to go to this inspiring tea with our daughter-in-law. Thanks, Kristen, for inviting me. As I am posting this picture, I realize that I forgot to bring my hostess gift – the ribbon candy – home. It makes me sad, because I wanted to take […]
who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love. Ephesians 4:15-16 (The Message)
We are surprised to still see skunks under our bird feeders at night. I thought they would be hibernating by now. I love fall and winter sunrises because the sun comes up right outside our living room window. The birds are also busy this time of year. The Carolina Wren likes seeds and suet. The male […]
for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go. Psalm 143:8 (Good News Translation)
With Cerwin’s family While we waited for everyone to come, I noticed a beautiful sunset. Isn’t it interesting that sunsets are never identical? I enjoyed standing in our yard and seeing the tattered leaves and shellbarks silhouetted in the sunset. By 5:45 everyone was here and it was time to enjoy the delicious food each family brought. My […]
Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter Psalm 62:8 (New English Translation)
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
I still have a few pictures from early November – when the leaves on the trees in our area were beautiful. It was a delightful time to take a quick picture now and then as I traveled over some local roads. I am sure that those of you who live in our area know where this road […]
I want to sing and make music even with my soul. Psalm 108:1 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
One of our Amish neighbors was having church at their place. I love to hear the clip-clop of horses hooves. It is unusual to see a white horse pulling a black Amish buggy in our area. Look at the elegant way the second horse holds himself. He walks with a beautiful high step. As I watched them […]
and I know who they are. They follow me. John 10:27 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
It was a slow day in our part of the country. When I got up at 5:30 this morning, I noticed lights in the field in front of our house. I thought that was strange, but at daylight we saw there was a goose hunter out there – with a bunch of duck decoys. (He […]
Galatians 3:11 (New Living Translation)
The day began with a beautiful sunrise. I enjoyed watching several birds eating their Thanksgiving breakfast. Later in the morning we went to church for our annual testimony of praise service. This is when several microphones are set up throughout the sanctuary and the audience is responsible for the program. It was interesting to hear from […]
God is so good, and by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on. 1 Peter 1:3 (Contemporary English Version)
I thought you might like to see what is happening with the latest chapel construction. Cerwin picked it up at Mervin Weaver’s paint shop (Merv’s Painting) on October 23. Merv, his dad, Amos, and their employees do an amazing job of sandblasting and painting our old trailers. Our grandson Josh spent a day with Cerwin in the […]
2 Timothy 2:1 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
I thought it may take a few days for the birds to realize that I had filled their feeders, after several weeks of them being empty. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I looked out the window and saw lots of birds – goldfinches and house finches. Red-breasted nuthatch Dark-eyed Junco Carolina Wren Hairy Woodpecker […]
May all who are thankful for your salvation always say, “How great is the Lord!” Psalm 40:16 (Good News Translation)
Today, for the first time in a long time I didn’t have any back photos – nothing for tonight’s blog. So, on the way home from taking TFC’s December prayer calendar to the post office, I decided to photograph full bird feeders. 🙂 How exciting is that. I am hoping that it will be good news […]
love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 (Living Bible)
It’s rather rare that I have a quiet weekend. However, that was bestowed on me the past two days while Cerwin, our sons, two grandsons, our brother-in-law, and a neighbor went to West Virginia to hunt deer. I was so settled into my La-Z-Boy – watching a good Hallmark Christmas movie and engrossed in beating the computer […]
In fact, that time is now here. And these are the kind of people the Father wants to be his worshipers. John 4:23 (Easy-to-Read Version)
Wednesday, November 20 After a quick motel breakfast we began the final leg of this trip. I love early mornings on the road – about the time the sun is coming up. It’s a great time to take pictures. Like Tuesday, I spent most of the day reading. Though we had a fabulous trip to […]
My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. Psalm 63:7-8 (English Standard Version)