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)
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 win control over yourself than over whole cities. Proverbs 16:32 (Good News Translation)
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 […]
the Eternal One goes before and behind you. Isaiah 52:12 (The Voice)
…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 […]
We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 (New Living Translation)
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 […]
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)
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 […]
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)
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 […]
Proverbs 10:23 (New Living Translation)
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 […]
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)
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 […]
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 […]
I will look for You with all my heart and strength. My soul is thirsty for You. Psalm 63:1 (New Life Version)
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 […]
I will advise you and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 (New Living Translation)
We Love You! Daddy & Mother
The other side of the box – a gift from Roy and Deb.
and knows more about us than we do ourselves. 1 John 3:20 (The Message)
After Christmas was over, Jared and Jesse found gifts for us that were forgotten. They did the artwork at school. Thank you! We love them.
the life is in his Son. So, whoever has the Son, has life; whoever rejects the Son, rejects life. 1 John 5:11 (The Message)
Today was a wet, dreary, winter day – wonderful for staying inside and taking pictures of birds. This feeder was fairly popular because it is under the roof of our house. Yesterday the bird bath had ice in it. Mrs. Cardinal was out and about in the rain. Mr. Cardinal followed her to the bird feeder and […]
and abounds with the very Spirit and essence of God. John 3:34 (The Voice)
It has been a tradition for this family to get together on Christmas Day for many years. Cerwin’s dad didn’t think it was Christmas if he didn’t get to see each of his children and grandchildren on this holiday. We continue that tradition in his memory. Each family brought two dishes. Leslie’s (our niece) bread Santa Claus was […]
His love was not cautious but extravagant. He didn’t love in order to get something from us but to give everything of himself to us. Love like that. Ephesians 5:2 (The Message)
It’s been a week of pretty sunsets and snow. Saturday evening, December 21 Christmas Eve snow flurry. Christmas evening brilliance We were surprised to wake up to snow the day after Christmas. I’m not sure how we missed the weather forecast for snow – maybe it was because of the Christmas Day activities. It gave Cerwin […]
