Monthly Archives: December 2008

  Nothing and no one is holy like God.  1 Samuel 2:2 (The Message)  

    Family Christmas Dinner       It was a cold morning for a buggy ride.  I expect there was Amish church in the neighborhood.  However, we only saw a few buggies this morning.  Most must have taken another … Continue reading →

  You’re blessed when you get your inside world —your mind and heart— put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. Matthew 5:8 (The Message)  

    Visiting Friends & A Christmas Buffet     Last night we were invited to Gerald and Joanne’s house (right) for dessert, and a visit with Wycliffe missionary friends Craig and Shannon.     When invited to Joanne’s house for dessert, we know not … Continue reading →

  Put your hope in God and know real blessing! Psalm 146:5 The Message  

    Rain, Sleet & Birds   Rain and sleet seemed to be the order of the day.         Sleet on our porch.     Our entrance door light reflected on the driveway.           … Continue reading →

  I am the world’s Light. No one who follows me stumbles around in the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in.” [Jesus] John 8:12 (The Message)  

    A Portable Sawmill   Those who read my blog on a regular basis may remember when Eli, our Amish neighbor, cut down a damaged tree in my brother Clair’s woodlot – just behind our house.  If you wish, you … Continue reading →

  Those who wait upon God get fresh strength. Isaiah 40:29 (The Message)  

    Snowy, Icy Scenes Around Our Place Today     The temperature was so close to freezing at daylight this morning, that I knew I had to get outside early if I wanted to get pictures of snow.     … Continue reading →