What you say can preserve life or destroy it;
so you must accept the consequences of your words. Proverbs 18:21 (Good News Translation)
Cold Weather & New Bird Feeder
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 […]
Blessed is the one who trusts in Me alone
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)
Traveling Home From Maine
Monday, January 6 We left Mark and Diane’s home about 7:00 a.m. on a very rainy Monday and dropped Lydia off at Region 10 Technical High School where she is studying for her senior year of high school. After arriving, she learned that school was delayed two hours because of the heavy rain. She used […]
Never let evil get the best of you
instead, overpower evil with the good. Romans 12:21 (The Voice)
Sunday in Maine
January 5 The weather changed dramatically. We went from zero and below on Saturday to above freezing by the time we went home from church. For church I used the Bible in my Nook, as well as the brand new stylus I bought at Wal-mart on Saturday. I think it is easier to use a real […]
Above all else, guard your affections.
For they influence everything else in your life. Proverbs 4:23 (Living Bible)
Shopping at Freeport
Saturday, January 4. L.L. Bean is a yearly tradition with our first-of-the-year visit to Maine. Before going to Freeport, Diane wanted to stop at this Wild Bird Supply store. She had driven by here many times and thought it would be a store that I would enjoy. I did! It has more bird supplies than I have ever […]
God lives in those who declare that Jesus is the Son of God,
and they live in God. 1 John 4:15 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
Snow Scenes #3
I have just a bit farther to go before I turn around and head back to the house. At this point I am not far from Route 1. I can hear the vehicles. It’s nice to be walking on a dead-end road away from the traffic. The view was a bit different after I turned around […]
So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it.
Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ—that’s where the action is. See things from his perspective. Colossians 3:1-2 (The Message)
Snow Scenes #2
A continuation of my walk on the snow-covered road that goes by Mark and Diane’s house. Saturday, January 4 I walked slowly so I wouldn’t miss any of the beauty. White picket fences do not show up very well in white snow. 🙂 However, it still made a pretty picture. I expect that a lobsterman lives […]
It is better to be patient than powerful.
It is better to win control over yourself than over whole cities. Proverbs 16:32 (Good News Translation)
Snow Scenes
Saturday morning, January 4 The outside glow drew me to the eastern windows of the Myers’ indoor porch. This large icicle was glowing in the morning sun. If you look closely, you can see the lines of the window screen between me and the icicle and the sun. It was so beautiful outside that I was tempted to […]
There’s no need to be anxious
the Eternal One goes before and behind you. Isaiah 52:12 (The Voice)
Love This Tradition
…of going to Elizabeth Nails with Diane. Friday afternoon, January 3 It is a delightful thing to do on a frigid day in Maine. The atmosphere takes us away from the snow and low temperatures of the outside. This year we took Lydia, Elizabeth, and Hannah along. I think they are hoping that this becomes […]
This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (New Living Translation)
Beautiful Day in Maine After The Snow
Friday, January 3 We woke up to a beautiful winter wonderland on Friday morning. The mobile chicken pen in their back yard. The eight inches on top of the previous twenty-four inches this area had in the past few weeks created some steep snow banks. I would have liked to go outside, but the temptation to […]
You’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true
noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Philippians 4:8 (The Message)
Snowy Maine
Thursday, January 2 We woke up to a cloudy day with snow predicted – and it flurried all day. It was beautiful to look outside – but nice to be able to stay inside in a dry, warm area. Mark, Hannah, and Lydia went to work. Hannah came home shortly after noon because of the […]
When it counts, I want to be found belonging to Him
not clinging to my own righteousness based on law, but actively relying on the faithfulness of the Anointed One. This is true righteousness, supplied by God, acquired by faith. Philippians 3:9 (The Voice)
New Year’s Day in Maine
Diane made an interesting, delicious breakfast for the first day of the year. We had a large pizza crust in our freezer – leftover from a party – so I brought it along to Maine. Diane covered it with a white sauce, scrambled egg, ham, and cheese mixture. Because everyone was here, they decided to open the […]
Living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
Proverbs 10:23 (New Living Translation)
Traveling To Maine
We left the house about 5:00 a.m. on December 31 to head north – to spend time with our daughter Diane and our Maine family. This picture (northern Pennsylvania) is a bit deceptive as it appears to be sunny and warm. However, this was taken across the road at the same spot. Traveling northeast means we […]
The day and the night are both Yours
You fashioned the sun, moon, and all the lights that pierce the darkness. You have arranged the earth, set all its boundaries; You are the Architect of the seasons: summer and winter. Psalm 74:16-17 (The Voice)
Hershey Christmas – Playing Together
The loft offers ping pong and a few other games. Jana and Diana David Diana, Maddie, Katie, Jamie, and Jana. The big floor has space for one large volley ball game or a variety of other things. Jamie and Jana Diana Jamie Molly Vince, Nathaniel, and Nate Nate going after a ball. When you can’t […]
Hershey Christmas – The Meal
My siblings and I take care of the core part of the meal – set up, drink, meat, and paper supplies while the next two generations bring finger foods and things they like to have at this get-together. Mocha punch is popular here. The meat included pulled pork and beef brisket. Homemade rolls by Amy. I like […]
O God, You are my God.
I will look for You with all my heart and strength. My soul is thirsty for You. Psalm 63:1 (New Life Version)
Hershey Christmas At The Barn – Part 1
Monday, December 30 This group (my siblings and their children and their children) became too large for anyone’s house, so we go to a nice barn near Schaefferstown. The sun was setting as we arrived, creating a pretty scene to the west. We arrived early enough to get the coffee and punch set up so it […]
The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 (New Living Translation)