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And whatever you do

whether in word or deed

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus

giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:17 NIV

It’s the Truth, Ruth

It’s Christmas!

On Wednesday afternoon Cerwin and I went to see a cute Christmas program and play at the local Christian school our third-grade granddaughter, Jana attends.

Our only disappointment was that we would not hear her piano solo – she was doing that on Thursday evening – when we want to attend Jenna’s concert at another school.  (Jana’s parents promised to tape it and show it to us at Christmas.)

Update:  Because of the ice, both concerts were canceled last night.  Now we should be able to attend both concerts next week, and get to see her piano solo.

Kindergarten

I liked this photo because of the silhouette of the pianist and director.

First Grade Camels

Third Grade – Jana’s Class

Jana is the fourth angel from the left.

The angels crowning “Jesus” as king in the song, “Mary, Did You Know.”

Jana is in the back.  She is smiling because we had just made eye contact.

Leaving the stage

The program closed with a cute, and thought-provoking play by fourth and fifth graders:

 It’s the Truth, Ruth…It’s Christmas.

 Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD
       and take refuge in him;
       let all the upright in heart praise him!

Psalm 64:10 NIV

Hope

The Theme of the Bible

No matter how big the enemy

No matter how deep the sin,

No matter how empty the cupboard

No matter how dire the circumstances

No matter how wide the river

No matter how high the mountain

No matter…

God repeatedly gives us reason to hope in a brighter tomorrow.

Submit yourselves, then, to God.

Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

James 4:7 NIV

I love this verse!  Notice who does the running.

What a Difference a Season Makes

It doesn’t seem long ago that our fence posts were surrounded by things alive and green ~ and buttercups.

Now they are surrounded by things dried and brown ~ and snow.

Show me your ways

O Lord

teach me your paths

guide me in your truth and teach me

for you are God my Savior

and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 25:4-5 NIV

Color

It’s been a rainy, dreary day, with the forecast looking the same for the next few days, so I feel like bringing back some spring and summer colors.

 The joy of the LORD is your strength. 

Nehemiah 8:10 KJV

  I am the LORD your God 

Be Imitators of God.

Ephesians 5:1 NIV