Hap-Happ-Happy 25th, Sweet Lovie

Is this cute or what?  Look at JoyFul workin' the pipe.

I like weather

Feisty weather reminds me that God is the weatherMan and not me.  Rain and sleet humble me.  God is in control; that is the most peaceful thought imaginable.

Remember, it was during a raging squall that Jesus aroused His slumbering self and said, "Peace.  Be still."  His Twelve learned Who was in charge.  It was Jesus and not them.

September 19th online Verse of the Day

"One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple." Psalm 27:4

As usual before rolling out of bed this birthday morn, I checked the NIV verse of the day.  I was astonished to find that it was Psalm 27:4, my life verse.  Highlighting that particular verse among the thousands of verses in Scripture was the Father's birthday gift.  Because He cares for me.  Astonishing

One decade closer to Eternity

Not the best picture in God's great green globe, but at least we can see the birthday candles gleaming from my jacket.  What in the world?!  


Joy, Nathaniel, and KimO at the Silver Moon Supper Club.  These booths are a splash from the past reminding me that Frank Sinatra may appear at any moment.


We missed Daron like crazy but they provided the beyond-scrumptious vino:  Seghesio Old Vine Zinfandel 2007.   I am very thankful that Gabriel and Elissa brought Morgan and Isaiah to meet Noy over Labor Day.  We celebrated the big Bday then and last night we were still ringing in the next decade of my joyous life.


Thanx to all who gave a shout-out, sent a gift or phoned.  I am loved beyond reason.  Thank you

1/2 Daron's bedroom

New fall color splashed on the entryway half of Aaron and Danielley's bedroom.
Danielley said it looks like the mom's latest hair color.
"Dat-gum, it does look like the Doo!"

the Father's attention to detail

"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven."   Matthew 18:10

Remembering the declaration of war

While watching again the September 11, 2001, story of Tower One being hit, then the second tower, the Pentagon and finally United Flight 93 burying itself in a Pennsylvania pasture to avoid the Capital, I was struck with this reality:  These acts were a declaration of war.  


2 Corinthians 10
 3For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.  


Ephesians 6
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Peter said last night that he would have jumped from the tottering towers.  "I am not afraid of heights but would hate to be burned alive.  I would have jumped."

Oh God, may none of us ever face that heinous decision.  

Hate-filled Islam followers would destroy America if given an open door.  Beware the open door.  I'm not going to type a caveat such as "Some Muslims are peace-loving and mean no harm." Those do not worry me.  The reality is that some would rather kill themselves than see me live.  

God protect Americans - one and all - and defend us against those who abhor God and His peaceable ways.

Dallas Willard's insight is worth listening to:
http://dwillard.org/resources/Audio/FrankPastoreShow-2009Sep11.mp3

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