Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 So this past weekend, while we were busy getting Rebekah into retirement, our Dresden family made…
Read more We are thrilled that Andrew and Alicia are safely in their new home
When Naomi, Craig, and the children headed for the Jersey shore last Friday we instantly missed them. But we were also thrilled the family had the opportunity for a fun week together at the beach. With cool water, lots of space to play, a house just a block from the shore, and “TOG” (the other…
God saw everything that had been created, the whole wide world: and God knew that the Good Earth was a beautiful planet, full with abundance, teeming with life, and supremely good. Genesis 1:31 – author paraphrase This is an exciting moment for me! I get to feature photographs of our amazing grandson and his parents.…
Read more And God saw that the Good Earth was a beautiful planet…
Awake, awake!Put on your strength, O Zion… … that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Isaiah 52:1, “He brews” 6:12 I want to begin this morning by saying how happy I am that the United States Postal Service gets me. Finally they have come out with a…
One of the many projects on my desk at the moment is the passport renewal application for both me and Rebekah. I know we’re not going anywhere any time soon – not even to the beach or the mountains – but it seems wrong somehow not to be equipped and ready. Other pressing details include…
Read more New Passports, Global Citizenship, & this Wide and Beautiful World
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. – Psalm 16:11 “La bella vita” = “The beautiful life” True story: Two days ago, catching a little local news in the late evening, our weather guy, Chris, makes the following pronouncement: “In all my career…
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you;8 or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.9 Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?10 In his hand is the life of every creature and the…
Read more Photo Friday Brings the Sunshine! (plus a little nostalgia…)
rare photographs of our youngest grandchild!
Read more Dresden Germany through the eyes of “Mr. T.” Images to make you smile!
take a tour of this beautiful tract of land
Read more 50 photos of the North Carolina Piedmont (at Brevofield Golf Links)
The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has chosen me to bring good news to poor people. He has sent me to heal those with a sad heart. He has sent me to tell those who are being held and those in prison that they can go free. He has…
Read more The constant choice we all have between promise and discontent
