Patience develops strength of character in us
and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Romans 5:4 (Living Bible)
A Pretty Winter Day
Thursday, January 23 It is almost too cold to go outside to take pictures these days – but it looks beautiful from inside the windows. Yes, it was a pretty, winter day.
Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.
Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. 1 Peter 3:8-9 (New Living Translation)
Pretty Day After The Snow
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 […]
Praise the Lord, O my soul!
O Lord my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 (New English Translation)
Tuesday’s Snow – Part 2
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 […]
The word of the Eternal is perfect and true;
His actions are always faithful and right. Psalm 33:4 (The Voice)
Tuesday’s Snow – Part 1
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 […]
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever
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)
Getting Ready For Snow
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 […]
Let grateful music fill the air and bless His name.
Psalm 30:4 (The Voice)
Cold Feet
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 […]
Don’t be weary in prayer
keep at it; watch for God’s answers, and remember to be thankful when they come. Colossians 4:2 (Living Bible)
These Cold Days Are For The Birds
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 […]
Wait calmly for God alone, my soul,
because my hope comes from him. Psalm 62:5 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Mel & Velda’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration ~ Part 3 of 3
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 […]
Be joyful. Grow to maturity.
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)
Mel & Velda’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration ~ Part 2 of 3
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 […]
Live as citizens of heaven
conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Philippians 1:27 (New Living Translation)
Mel & Velda’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration ~ Part 1 of 3
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 […]
Keep your eyes open for God
watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence. Psalm 105:4 (The Message)
Hey, Ian and Jared!
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 […]
Let the faith and love of Christ Jesus be your model.
2 Timothy 1:13 (Contemporary English Version)
Truck Rally Meeting
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 […]
We are confident
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)
Don’t You Wish We Could Always Know The End Of The Story?
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 […]
Because the Lord is my Shepherd
I have everything I need! Psalm 23:1 (Living Bible)
Birds & Snow
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 […]
I know all the birds in the mountains
and every wild creature is in my care. Psalm 50:11 (Contemporary English Version)
A Lot Of Orange In The Sky
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.