Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
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 […]
O Lord my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 (New English Translation)
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 […]
His actions are always faithful and right. Psalm 33:4 (The Voice)
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 […]
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)
Almost everything about Monday, January 20, told us that snow was coming. The only thing that was a bit deceptive was the sunrise, but the snow was still hours away. By early afternoon sunshine was a rarity. Birds were busy most of the day. Squirrels took advantage of snow-free grass to search for shellbarks and acorns. We […]
Psalm 30:4 (The Voice)
It is amazing what I will do for a photograph! Last Saturday morning, January 18, when I noticed a pretty sunrise, I decided to brave the light snow and cold weather while still barefooted and in my house coat. (We live in the country so I can do this!) Sunrise photos are often much prettier when taken […]
keep at it; watch for God’s answers, and remember to be thankful when they come. Colossians 4:2 (Living Bible)
This is one time of year that I like to make sure our feeders are filled because food for birds is not as readily available as usual. A female red-bellied woodpecker enjoying suet. I can tell it’s a female because she has gray on her head. A male’s head is red up to its beak. Dark-eyed junco I […]
because my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Sunday Evening, January 19 ~ Neffsville Mennonite Church Neffsville, Pennsylvania Mel and Velda posing for pictures. The cake – with lemon filling – was delicious. A family member made a small angel food cake for this photo-op because their wedding cake was angel food. I posted a bunch of them – just because they were so […]
Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 (New Living Translation)
Sunday Evening, January 19 ~ Neffsville Mennonite Church Neffsville, Pennsylvania The tables were beautifully set when we arrived at 4:30 p.m. Mel and Velda were in the entrance area of the church to welcome family and friends as they arrived for the 5:00 p.m. meal. In this photo they are greeting Deb and Roy (our daughter […]
conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Philippians 1:27 (New Living Translation)
Sunday Evening, January 19 ~ Neffsville Mennonite Church Neffsville, Pennsylvania Velda is Cerwin’s sister. They were married January 25, 1964. Their children and grandchildren were in charge of the meal, and were relaxing in the kitchen when we arrived. Grandsons Shtefan and Jeremy with their mom, Gabi (Mel and Velda’s daughter-in-law). Granddaughters Sami and Megan with Sami’s […]
watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. Psalm 105:4 (The Message)
This is an update from Grandma on your counted cross-stitch pictures. Ian, I finally have yours finished. I delivered it for framing on Friday. It should be finished by January 31. Jared, I started yours on Wednesday, right after I finished Ian’s. I had to go to A.C. Moore for a few new skeins of thread […]
2 Timothy 1:13 (Contemporary English Version)
Last Sunday afternoon the Truck Rally committee met at our place to fine-tune this year’s Rally on Saturday, June 28. Rally Celebration is the next day, Sunday June 29. Rally Coordinators – Kristen and Jere – led the meeting in discussing things that need to be worked on before the rally. Would it be possible to have […]
that God is able to orchestrate everything to work toward something good and beautiful when we love Him and accept His invitation to live according to His plan. Romans 8:28 (The Voice)
I began working on bulk mailings in 1977. The Northeast Region was new then, and Director Melvin Mast and his wife, Joyce, were preparing to mail newsletters by using a bulk permit. My first job in their office was to organize addresses – on typed labels – in alphabetical order. On my first day in the office, the addresses were on […]
I have everything I need! Psalm 23:1 (Living Bible)
Friday, January 10 We woke up to a beautiful, gray, snowy day last Friday. The blue jays and cardinals looked pretty with their blues and reds against the winter white. A wren joined them at the feeder. I caught this male downy woodpecker in flight – on its way to the suet. A red-bellied woodpecker […]
and every wild creature is in my care. Psalm 50:11 (Contemporary English Version)
The sky was brilliantly orange on Thursday morning, January 9. The sun looked like a big yellow torch as it came over the eastern horizon. This dark-eyed junco kept an eye on me at I watched it eat breakfast. The evening sky was also a brilliant orange. I think God must have an invisible paintbrush.
so you must accept the consequences of your words. Proverbs 18:21 (Good News Translation)
Tuesday & Wednesday, January 7 & 8 We came home from Maine to more cold weather – some of the lowest temperatures this area of Pennsylvania has seen in years. You can’t take pictures of cold, but the steam from this manure spreader in the field in front of us looked so cold in the setting […]
the Eternal will be his confidence. He is like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots beside the stream. It does not fear the heat or even drought. Its leaves stay green and its fruit is dependable, no matter what it faces. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (The Voice)