I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts
living within you as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love. Ephesians 3:17 (Living Bible)
Snow
Monday ~ February 3 Our crepe myrtle bush shortly after 9 a.m. Notice how much heavier the snow is just over an hour later. It was so much fun to photograph this snow. It’s been a long time since we had a snow this heavy and pretty. Because everything was covered with snow, there were […]
Whoever wants to embrace life
and see the day fill up with good, Here’s what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful; Snub evil and cultivate good; run after peace for all you’re worth. 1 Peter 3:10-12 (The Message)
And The Next Day It Snowed
Sunday, February 2 dawned beautiful, clear, and cold. It was one of those mornings when the sunrise seemed to fill the entire sky. No, I didn’t turn the camera upside down. Within half hour of sunrise the clouds began to overshadow the sun. After church we noticed a large flock of black birds in the […]
Trust the Lord
and sincerely worship him; think of all the tremendous things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 (Living Bible)
The First Day of February
It was a beautiful, calm day in southeastern Pennsylvania as we awaited snow (again) later in the week. I had trouble eliminating any of the sunrise pictures because of the glorious coloring. There must be salt on the pickup truck tires. This squirrel was there for several minutes licking the tire. We have juncos in abundance […]
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)