Let love be your greatest aim.
1 Corinthians 14:1 (Living Bible)
Enjoying A Birthday Supper With Jenna
Monday, April 7 Her restaurant of choice. We like eating at Texas Roadhouse, but had never been to this location in Palmyra. I especially enjoyed the drive – over back roads that I rarely travel. Just looking at this picture reminds me of the delicious, warm roll. It was fun to spend time with her and hear […]
There is nothing greater than You, God,
nothing mightier than Your awesome works. I will tell of Your greatness as long as I have breath. Psalm 145:6 (The Voice)
April 1 ~ Waxing Crescent Moon
I love to see the moon on a dark clear night. The moon phase calendar tells me it was a “waxing crescent” moon on April 1. 4% of it was visible and it was 2 days after new moon. Though the moon is ever-changing to our eyes with its waxing and waning, it is still the […]
Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you.
Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about God’s kindness. Sing to God in your hearts. Colossians 3:16 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Photos & Supper Following The Recital
After supper preparations were complete, we went outside for some photos. First ~ the two pianists ~ Jana and Jared Jared with his parents. This photo is by Deb, because the expressions on their faces is better than on my photo. Jana with her parents Jana and her mom – another photo by Deb. I didn’t take one of […]
Walk in the Spirit, and let the Spirit bring order to your life.
Galatians 5:16 (The Voice)
The Piano Recital – Miscellaneous
In my entry yesterday, I wanted to focus on the recital and each student, so didn’t post these. Jared before the recital. He wanted a suit – would have really liked “tails” – because that is how Tom and Jerry dress for recitals. 🙂 Yes, the cartoon characters. Jere took him to Salvation Army where they found […]
Trust the Lord always
because the Lord, the Lord alone, is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Piano Recital
By Students of Rachel Siegrist ~ Sunday Afternoon, April 6, 2014 We enjoyed a delightful recital in the chapel at Pleasant View Retirement Community. I wanted to include each student in one entry, so used more photos than I usually do. Prelude by Renee – granddaughter of Rachel. Rachel – a friend of ours – is the student’s […]
You are a chosen people.
You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 (New Living Translation)
Female Purple Finch or Female House Finch?
Female purple finches and female house finches are similar ~ so I cannot always tell one from the other. From the internet: The sharpness of the markings is key for distinguishing female house finches and purple finches. Female house finches have blurry streaks on their underparts and a relatively plain face, while female purple finches have […]
Don’t panic. I’m with you.
There’s no need to fear for I’m your God. I’ll give you strength. I’ll help you. I’ll hold you steady, keep a firm grip on you. Isaiah 41:10 (The Message)
I Love A Beautiful Sky
I was mesmerized by quickly moving clouds ~ a few days ago ~ with the backdrop of a beautiful blue sky. You must not blame me if I do talk to the clouds. ~Henry David Thoreau The sky is the daily bread of the eyes. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the […]
Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure and full of quiet gentleness.
Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others; it is full of mercy and good deeds. It is wholehearted and straightforward and sincere. James 3:17 (Living Bible)
Amazing Sunrise
There are beautiful sunrises ~ and then there are sunrises that are just amazing. This is what it looked like outside early on March 20 – without any color touch-up to the pictures. I stood and watched and enjoyed the colors for a long time. Beautiful! Glorious! Amazing! Words that came to mind.
The person in right standing before God through loyal and steady believing is fully alive, really alive.
Habakkuk 2:4 (The Message)
The Past Few Days
This entry is about a variety of things and critters I have seen in the past few days. Pretty sunrise Male cardinal Sunday rain Male ring-necked pheasant If I hadn’t seen him walking across our yard, I probably would have missed him in the woods because his coloring fit in with his surroundings. A pair of […]
I love you, God—you make me strong.
God is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. Psalm 18:2 (The Message)
Jana’s Birthday Party ~ The Gifts & Cake
Sunday, March 30 After lunch ~ while Jere and Kristen were putting food and dishes away ~ Jared played a few songs and asked Grandpa to sing with him. In this photo they are singing “Do Lord.” http://b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=8&c2=6036211&c3=11003&c4=35171&c5=&c6=&c15=&cv=2.0&cj=1′ /&I’ve got a home in glory land that out-shines the sun. I’ve got a home in glory […]
We have the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!
2 Chronicles 32:8 (New Living Translation)
Jana Rae’s Birthday Lunch
We were delighted to be invited to Jana’s 15th birthday lunch after church on Sunday, March 30. I took a new picture for my refrigerator, but haven’t decided which one I like best. In the living room, Josh was trying to help his brothers fix an electronic problem. Deb is pleased with a new blanket […]
Oh, What a Salvation This ~ That Christ Liveth in Me
I woke up with this song in my head and on my heart. I love when that happens, and expect it is because we sang it in church last night. (We are having revival services ~ with Dwane Schildt as evangelist.) The song was written by Daniel W. Whittle (1840-1901)… …and put to music by James McGranahan (1840-1907) ~~~ […]
Our Crocus Are Finally Blooming
I am used to seeing crocus flowers by March 16 (the anniversary of the death of my mother), but this year they are about two weeks late ~ for the first time in 40 years. Then when they were about to bloom over the weekend, we had snow again. Some that were ready to open were battered […]
Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. 1 Chronicles 29:11 (New International Version)
Lancaster Chapter 42nd Annual Dinner Concert
Saturday evening, March 29 Yoder’s Restaurant, New Holland, Pennsylvania Welcome by Gene Gehman, owner-operator/truck driver and Lancaster Chapter member. Larry Rohrer, founder of Rohrer Family Companies, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Ben Franklin Plumbing, and Mr. Sparky Electric, gave the invocation by praying a Psalm of blessing on the evening and on Transport For Christ. […]
This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you
God is light, pure light; there’s not a trace of darkness in him. 1 John 1:5 (The Message)
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Jenna
We Love You! Grandpa & Grandma
Helicopter Patrol
The other day I heard a very loud noise outside and noticed a helicopter flying very low. Two possibilities quickly went through my mind: They were in trouble. They were looking for someone? We live close to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and at times low-flying helicopters are in our area looking for someone who is running away from police. But when it appeared that they […]
Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh!
Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work. Psalm 19:13 (The Message)