Lovingly, you will lead the people you have saved.
Powerfully, you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Exodus 15:13 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Chris
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
Chuck-E-Cheese’s
…with our four youngest grandchildren. Saturday morning, November 2. This was a belated birthday gift for Jesse. He was so excited about “snowmobiling” that he didn’t even let Chuck-E-Cheese distract him. When I say belated, I mean belated. Jesse’s birthday was in June. The children were enticed to our table when the pizza arrived – […]
His unifying commandment is that you conduct your lives in love.
2 John 1:6 (The Message)
Elizabeth
It was fun to have a short visit with Elizabeth – our oldest grandchild – last weekend. We went to the train station to get her on Thursday night (October 31) – after her all-day bus and train ride from Maine. She came to Pennsylvania to attend a weekend retreat – a reunion and time of […]
God, my God, how great you are!
beautifully, gloriously robed, Dressed up in sunshine, and all heaven stretched out for your tent. Psalm 104:1 (The Message)
El Serrano’s For Chris’ Birthday
I was pleased when Chris chose El Serrano’s for her birthday, because we had never been there – and I love trying new restaurants. Tuesday Evening, October 29 The above photo and next paragraph are from the internet – just to give you an idea of where we ate: It’s authentic Latino American cuisine, and […]
When people’s steps follow the Lord
God is pleased with their ways. Psalm 37:23 (New Century Version)
Look At Our Kitchen Counter!
How would you like to come home to this? This is what our kitchen counter looked like when we got home from the TFC Dinner Concert at Manor Church on Saturday night, October 26. I immediately knew that our granddaughter Abby had been here. The home canned grape juice concentrate was our anniversary gift from […]
You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are
no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought. Matthew 5:5 (The Message)
TFC Dinner Concert at Manor Church
Hosted by Chaplain Jay & Nan Schock They did a fabulous job of organizing the evening and decorating the chapel at Manor Church. Their friends Ray and Lisa coordinated the silent auction which raised more than $700.00 for TFC. People arrived early to find their assigned tables. The delicious meal was catered by Nanalyn’s Full-Filling Feast. Chaplain […]
When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. James 1:2-3 (New Living Translation)
Autumn Is Here In All Its Glory
I took these pictures in a variety of places during the past week. Leaves are everywhere these days – in the yard and on the patio steps. Those still on the trees seem to be at their peak this weekend. The decorative grasses are also beautiful right now. I thought these sheep looked pretty in the early […]
Make it your goal to live quietly
do your work, and earn your own living. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Supper With My Family
Tuesday, October 22 at Brickerville Restaurant My brother Clair (third from right – facing camera) emailed us to say that he was going to be in our area on the evening of October 22, and could we get together for supper. He lives out of the area and spends a lot of time traveling internationally as a Cassava Program Leader […]
God is kind, but he’s not soft.
In kindness he takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life-change. Romans 2:4 (The Message)
Photography Workshop
Wednesday, October 23 Coe Camera – where I purchased my camera – called me a few weeks ago, saying that they were having a workshop on my camera (Nikon D7000) and asked if I was interested. I was – and invited our daughter Deb (light sweater) to go along, because she has the same camera. The event […]
Remember the Lord in everything you do
and he will show you the right way. Proverbs 3:6 (Good News Translation)
Great-Nieces’ Birthday Party
We were pleased to be invited to Peyton and Bailey’s birthday party. Sunday, October 20 Peyton is four. Bailey is two. Since their birthdays are close together, their parents often celebrate with one party. Their mama – Crystal – read the cards to her. Their daddy – Jakey – read Bailey’s card to her. Crystal is the […]
Blessed are those who trust in the Lord
and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (New Living Translation)
Our Pretty Trees
Trees By Joyce Kilmer 1886–1918 I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest […]
Let your hope keep you joyful
be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. Romans 12:12 (Good News Translation)
‘Twas a Delightful Day To Be On Planet Earth
Wednesday, October 16 You should have seen me taking these morning dew pictures. My sister-in-law (who was driving by) asked me a few days later what I was taking a picture of – because I was laying in the grass in my house coat. 🙂 When I came upstairs (from my basement office) for lunch, […]
Our lives are guided by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Birthday Supper at The Brick House
Tuesday, October 15 This is one of Jeff’s favorite restaurants, so I was not surprised when he chose this location for his birthday supper. It was a beautiful evening, so I was pleased to get a picture of Jeff and Chris in front of their ’46 Chevy. They enjoy taking it out on special occasions. […]
Let all that I am praise the Lord
may I never forget the good things he does for me. Psalm 103:2 (New Living Translation)
I Love the Drive To This Chapel
It was a beautiful morning as we traveled to Flying J Travel Plaza near Elkton, Maryland. Monday, October 14. I especially enjoy this drive because we travel on back roads. Now that is an abandoned house. The weeds and vines are covering the first floor. I find abandoned houses interesting and sad. I wish […]
Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Because of his great mercy he gave us new life by raising Jesus Christ from death. This fills us with a living hope. 1 Peter 1:3 (Good News Translation)
A Tomato!
Remember that I had a tomato plant that grew from a seed from last year’s tomato plant? I figured that it bloomed too late to survive the first frost. However, we got one tomato – and it was delicious.
Be strong through the grace that is ours
in union with Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1 (Good News Translation)