Monthly Archives: January 2010

    Wind, Rain, & Crows Monday, January 25     It’s impossible to capture wind. However, this dried, decorative grass demonstrates a bit of what was happening outside our house yesterday.     Lots of small branches scattered across our country acre … Continue reading →

  Let God work his will in you. James 4:7 (The Message)  

    A Delicious Gift & Faith Like Potatoes Sunday, January 24      Shortly after lunch, I was greeted at the door by our sweet niece Chelsey, who said she felt domestic and generous yesterday…      …so she baked … Continue reading →

  Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies. Philippians 4:9 (The Message)  

    A Few Happenings From Our Workweek January 18-22      There were beautiful sunrises.     Hot, fresh coffee was ready when I woke up, because of this newfangled apparatus that arrived on Tuesday afternoon.      There was another afternoon delivery on Tuesday … Continue reading →

  He orders the snow, ‘Blanket the earth!’ and the rain, ‘Soak the whole countryside!’ No one can escape the weather—it’s there.  And no one can escape from God. Job 37:6-7 (The Message)  

    Rain Sunday, January 16     It was a gray, rainy afternoon.     This Black-capped Chickadee stayed close to a feeder that was under the roof.                 While standing in the dry … Continue reading →

  Yes, indeed—God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God—yes God!—is my strength and song, best of all, my salvation! Isaiah 12:2 (The Message)  

    My Sibling’s Christmas Celebration …continued  Saturday, January 16     Left to right: Deb, Kristen, Velma (our stepmother), Dot (standing – back to camera), Anne, Chris (sitting – back to camera) Nancy, and Katie, visiting in Dale and Dot’s … Continue reading →

  He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown. He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal. He renews your youth—you’re always young in his presence. Psalm 103:4-5 (The Message)