God is love.
Anyone who lives faithfully in love also lives faithfully in God, and God lives in him. 1 John 4:16 (The Voice)
A Beautiful Spring Day
These pictures are left over in my file from about a week and a half ago. On this kind of morning, I am glad we live in the country and I can walk around our yard in a house coat – at least in the backyard. 🙂 It was warm, a bit foggy, and trees were […]
Father, out of Your honorable and glorious riches, strengthen Your people.
Fill their souls with the power of Your Spirit. Ephesians 3:16 (The Voice)
Easter Lunch ~ Part 2
Kristen had the tables beautifully decorated with flowers and Easter items. These beautiful eggs belonged to Gregg’s mother. Gregg has been handicapped since childhood, is now in his sixties and legally adopted by Jere and Kristen. His parents died in recent years. Gregg is in a group home, but loves Easter and was looking forward to being […]
I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Psalm 57:9-10 (New Living Translation)
Easter Sunday Lunch
April 20 ~ At Jere and Kristen’s House Jana adding dollops of Cool Whip to this lemon treat. It was served after the meal and before the dessert as a palate cleanser. Grating nutmeg on top for garnish. It was delicious ~ as was everything else. Twice baked potatoes Peas and onions. Sweet potatoes Asparagus Fresh pineapple Butter […]
Since this is “Take Your Child To Work Day”, Cerwin thought our children should show up at the TFC office and help him polish a chapel.
He thinks their excuses are of biblical proportions! Jeff: Yeah, right. (laughter) I have enough of my own work to do. Diane: Too bad we don’t live closer! Jere: Oh man … I have this thing…it just isn’t going to work out…real bummer… wish I could be there. Deb: If he would have asked before today […]
Learn to know God better and discover what he wants you to do.
2 Peter 1:5 (Living Bible)
Our Meal At Inn 422 ~ Continued
Saturday Evening, April 19 As we ate our meal, Roy said, “I think I just found a new favorite restaurant.” I ordered Quinoa Salad – mostly because I never heard of quinoa and wanted to see what it was. I learned it was the grain on top of the salad. From the Internet: Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah,” a protein-packed […]
Loving God includes loving people.
1 John 4:21 (The Message)
Supper at Inn 422 With Roy & Deb
This was a special celebration ~ a gift from Roy and Deb for Cerwin’s birthday. Saturday, Evening, April 19. I have been looking forward to going back to this restaurant ever since my sister took me here for a birthday breakfast in February. My 70th Birthday Marathon ~ Breakfast With My Sister When Deb and Roy read […]
Blessed be the Lord—day after day he carries us along.
He’s our Savior, our God, oh yes! Psalm 68:19 (The Message)
Happy Birthday To My Favorite Person
I Love You!
Saturday Morning Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, April 19 We were up early enough to see the beautiful sunrise as we drove to New Holland. The exquisite lighting made it so much fun to take pictures as we drove. I like this one. Oh, that was fun! Cerwin and I were asked to give a ministry report at this breakfast ~ and used […]
God’s gift has restored our relationship with him and given us back our lives.
And there’s more life to come—an eternity of life! You can count on this. Titus 3:7 (The Message)
Bears ~ The Movie
Friday Evening, April 18. Jere and Kristen invited us to go with their family to see Bears at a local cinema ~ as an early birthday gift for Cerwin. It is a rare occasion for us to go to a cinema, so we looked forward to the evening with great anticipation. We noticed that there were […]
He was sheer weakness and humiliation when he was killed on the cross, but oh, he’s alive now
—in the mighty power of God! 2 Corinthians 13:4 (The Message)
Bath Time
I enjoyed watching this robin one morning. I wanted to capture a shot of her pulling a worm out of the ground, but she was too fast for me. The next time I looked out the window, she was taking a bath. Are you watching me? Then I’m out of here. I appreciate privacy when I bathe. […]
Since we have chosen to walk with the Spirit, let’s keep each step in perfect sync with God’s Spirit.
This will happen when we set aside our self-interests and work together to create true community instead of a culture consumed by provocation, pride, and envy. Galatians 5:25-26 (The Voice)
A Nice Day In My Office
Today, April 18 Thanks to four volunteers (Lois Keller, Lois Wells, Josh and Jason Diffenderfer) we labeled and prepared 2,692 individual Highway News & Good News for mailing ~ between 9:00 am and 10:30 am. I told them that we were glad nobody forgot about it, because if Cerwin and I had to do this job alone, it would take four-and-a-half hours. Truly, many hands […]
If God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other.
If we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us— perfect love! 1 John 4:11-12 (The Message)
York-Adams Chapter ~ TFC Dinner Concert
Saturday Evening, April 12 We arrived early to set up the projector and display table. When we were finished with the setup, I had opportunity to photograph the pretty flowers on each table. They were donated by Cremer Florist, Hanover, Pennsylvania. Then I checked out the silent auction ~ and did some bidding of my own. […]
Wisdom that comes from heaven is…
pure and full of quiet gentleness. peace-loving and courteous. willing to yield to others; full of mercy and good deeds. wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. James 3:17 (Living Bible)
The Daffodils In Our Yard
They are adding the color of yellow to our mostly brown woodlot. They will always remind me of my dad. Daddy loved daffodils. Some of ours came from his daffodil bed. From the Internet: Daffodils are attractive trumpet-shaped perennial flowers that bloom from bulbs during the spring. They are considered to be one of the most […]
God’s Law is more real and lasting than the stars in the sky and the ground at your feet.
Long after stars burn out and earth wears out, God’s Law will be alive and working. Matthew 5:18 (The Message)
One Evening Last Week
Wednesday, April 9It was a cool, breezy evening, but the beautiful sky drew me outside. The sky was filled with interesting clouds. I walked to a spot ~ just a short distance from our house ~ where I had a good view of the valley and the setting sun. Then took pictures of what I saw. Yes, […]
Listen to Me, you who already live out what is true and right
who treasure My instruction within your hearts: Don’t be afraid of people’s scorn. Don’t let their dismissive criticism, bitter anger, or hatred get you down. Isaiah 51:7 (The Voice)
Springtime Variety
Early April I am enjoying springtime more than ever ~ after the l-o-n-g winter… …and seeing flowers with fresh joy. Sunshine on flowers is delighting my eyes. Early one morning a pair of mallards came waltzing through our yard ~ also aware that it is springtime. Cerwin raking and picking up thousands of nuts and shells from our shellbark trees ~ left behind […]
Encourage each other every day while you have the opportunity.
If you do this, none of you will be deceived by sin and become stubborn. Hebrews 3:13 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
My Afternoon Walk ~ Today
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a two-mile-plus walk around the neighborhood. I could see evidence that the trees are beginning to bud. There are many small ground flowers along the road… …including dandelion. Pretty tulips in a neighbor’s yard. A few more steps and I was in front of the cows. A pretty daffodil. ~~~ My first […]