If your sinful old self is the boss over your mind, it leads to death. But if the Holy Spirit is the boss over your mind, it leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6 New Life Version (NLV)
A New Chapel Under Construction
One day in early May Cerwin received a call from Dennis Finnamore, TFC’s Director of Canadian Ministries, asking how soon he could get a chapel to Pass Lake Truck Stop ~ east of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Cerwin’s goal for delivery is sometime in October. Within days he called Jim at Jagtrux to see if they had […]
You’re my place of quiet retreat
I wait for your Word to renew me. Psalm 119:114 The Message (MSG)
Grade School Circus – Part 3
Tuesday, June 10 Some of the kids were skilled with Hula-hoops. I was impressed with Jared’s ability to twirl and catch plastic plates. Jared and Jesse sat out for the end of the show because they do not do unicycles. This girl was quite good on the short one… …and the extended one. Thanks Jere and Kristen for inviting us. […]
May God who gives patience, steadiness, and encouragement help you to live in complete harmony with each other
—each with the attitude of Christ toward the other. Romans 15:5 Living Bible (TLB)
Grade School Circus ~ Part 2
Animals on the mats. What fun to watch the children walk, crawl, and slither across the mats as whatever animal the teacher called. Above: I think Molly is being a bear. Jesse walking as a bear. They came back as seals. I forget which animal this was, but they took very long strides across the mats. […]
Everyone who has been born into God’s family avoids sin as a lifestyle
because the genes of God’s children come from God Himself. Therefore, a child of God can’t live a life of persistent sin. 1 John 3:9 The Voice (VOICE)
Grade School Circus
When Jere and Kristen invited us to Jared and Jesse’s school “circus” in the gym, we immediately said, “Yes.” The first part of the program was the “circus tent.” Jesse and a classmate listening to the teacher’s instructions. Bouncing balls. They loved seeing how high the balls would go. The finale was getting the balls […]
The righteous shall move onward and forward
Those with pure hearts shall become stronger and stronger. Job 17:9 Living Bible (TLB)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Nathan
We Love You! Grandpa & Grandma
90th Birthday Party
We (her children and step-children) had a lot of fun planning and preparing for my step-mother’s birthday party on Sunday, June 8. Her oldest son, Meredith (light slacks) welcomed everyone (about 100 of us) for lunch. This included her children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren, step-children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Prayer Going through the food line. About seventy of us fit on […]
Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.
You’re not in the driver’s seat—I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. [Jesus] Luke 9:23 The Message (MSG)
Lydia
We are enjoying a few days with our granddaughter Lydia (from Maine). She learned of friends coming to Pennsylvania and is pleased to spend time with her Pennsylvania family. One of the benefits of this trip was Maine maple syrup. We knew this was coming, as it was a belated gift to Cerwin for his birthday. […]
Be a friend to yourself; do all you can to be wise.
Try hard to understand, and you will be rewarded. Proverbs 19:8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
Sky Lanterns
Hilltop Fun Fest at Slate Hill Mennonite Church ~ Continued The release of 100 sky lanterns was the grand finale of the Fun Fest evening. The church is located on a hill and was a great place for releasing the lanterns. A group from the church sang hymns as the lanterns drifted toward the sky. I […]
When I discovered Your words, I ate them up:
they were my great joy and my heart’s delight. I am Yours, and I bear the name of the Eternal God, Commander of heavenly armies. Jeremiah 15:16 The Voice (VOICE)
Hilltop Fun Fest
Saturday, June 7 at Slate Hill Mennonite Church Cerwin and I were pleased to take a mobile chapel to Hilltop Fun Fest at Slate Hill Mennonite Church where many of their outreach ministries were featured. Gene and Dottie were our contact people with the church, as they have been our friends for many years and serve on […]
Fill your minds with beauty and truth.
Meditate on whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is good, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy. Philippians 4:8 The Voice (VOICE)
A Pretty Finch
The other day I enjoyed watching this pretty female finch picking at sunflower seeds in the feeder outside our kitchen window. She is ordinary, not brilliant like some birds, but I still enjoyed observing her. She has little tufts on her head. I can’t decided if they are unique to her or if she just has a few […]
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom
the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Proverbs 3:13-14 New Living Translation (NLT)
A Delightful Sunday Morning
June 1 was a beautiful Sunday morning in our area. When I heard the clip-clop of a horse, I hurried for my camera to snap a photo of our neighbors heading for church. Half an hour later ~ when we left for church ~ I took my camera along, hoping the two Canada geese families would be at the farm […]
Do your best to improve your faith.
You can do this by adding goodness, understanding, self-control, patience, devotion to God, concern for others, and love. Peter 1:5-7 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
Sunset
Saturday evening, May 31 This is what we saw on the way home from Roy and Deb’s house after supper at RD’s and visiting them and their rescued animals. No words needed. Enjoy the ride.
I am not ashamed of the good news of Jesus Christ.
The good news is the power God uses to save every one who believes. Romans 1:16 Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
Supper At RD’s
Saturday Evening, May 31 Mason, Melanie, Jess, Deb, Roy, Cerwin, and Sterling. We enjoyed great conversation and food. I didn’t realize that Hunter was not in the picture, but you will see him later. Roy and Deb asked if we wanted to join them and Sterling and Mel’s family at RD’s on Saturday night. Since we had […]
Depend on the Lord for strength.
Always go to him for help. Psalm 105:4 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
A Special TFC Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, May 31 A few weeks ago TFC’s Lancaster prayer breakfast group decided to hold a prayer breakfast at Landis Homes where Raymond (wheel chair) and his wife, Martha live. Raymond is no longer able to get to the breakfast at Yoder’s due to being paralyzed from the mid-chest area and down, so we took the prayer breakfast […]
Stand steady, and don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord.
Bring others to Christ. Leave nothing undone that you ought to do. 2 Timothy 4:5 Living Bible (TLB)
Eagle’s Nest
No, not the kind in a tree. This one is a restaurant. This location was chosen by Roy and Deb ~ because they know we enjoy going to restaurants where we have never eaten. This was a Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift to us. We all shared this amazing lump crab appetizer. This is why it […]
Those who trust in the Lord are steady as Mount Zion, unmoved by any circumstance.
Psalm 125:1 Living Bible (TLB) Your faith should survive your circumstances.