Monthly Archives: November 2008

    Vows of Baptism     This photo gives you an idea of the kind of day we had for baptizing – which followed morning worship at our church.  However, the photo gives you no clue as to how miserable … Continue reading →

  Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 3:18 (The Message)  

    West Virginia Hunting Photographed by our son Jere and told to me by Cerwin   The Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope (GBT) is the reason the guys cannot use cell phones at the hunting lodge. Some interesting information from the … Continue reading →

  Make sure that you don’t get so absorbed and exhausted in taking care of all your day-by-day obligations that you lose track of the time and doze off, oblivious to God.  Romans 13:11 (The Message)  

    A-Busy-Not-So-Quiet-Day     This morning Jere and Cerwin took the deer to the butcher shop.  Jared, Ian, and Gloria watching the process of loading them on the carrier rack.     Jared was fascinated by the antlers.     For … Continue reading →

  Study God and his strength, seek his presence day and night;  1 Chronicles 16:11 (The Message)  

    A Quiet Thanksgiving   Our favorite tradition is going to our church’s praise service on Thanksgiving morning.  Apparently it is a favorite tradition of many others, as there were nearly 400 people there.  We never established a Thanksgiving meal at our house … Continue reading →

  Honor his holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for God, watch for his works; be alert for signs of his presence.  Psalm 105:3-5 (The Message)  

    The Hunters Are Home     Cerwin brought home a three-point, and Jere an eight-point – both shot this morning.  Jere was first, shortly after 9:00 – with a fifty-yard shot that dropped it on the spot.  Forty-five minutes later, Cerwin took a long shot … Continue reading →

  These created things will someday be shaken and removed. Then what cannot be shaken will last. We should be grateful that we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom we please God by worshiping … Continue reading →