Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Wisdom's Words

Suffering is one of the great instruments in God’s hands to continue to reveal to us our dependence on him and our hope in him. God is good to give us the greatest gift he can give us, which is more of himself, and he’s good however he chooses to deliver that gift.


Thursday, October 22, 2015

Fall Days

The fall here in the Midwest has been absolutely gorgeous this year, one of the prettiest that I can remember in a long time.  The changing colors are so vivid, and the array of orange, red, and yellow hues on the trees combined with clear blue skies and a brightly shining sun make one praise the Creator for the beauty of all that he has made and given to mankind.

Fall might be my favorite season of the year.  I love the crisp air, the beautiful spectrum of colors, the pumpkins, the spices, and (best of all) homemade applesauce.  I managed to make some the other day, and it was oh so delicious!

One development this fall has been renovations at my office.  On October 12, I spent six hours with a friend packing up  and moving my office (furniture and supplies from several closets) to a temporary location while we readied for contractors to begin their demolition and renovations.  Thankfully I'm tucked away in a room out of all the noise and dust and can carry on with normal office work, with a phone and printer that still function!



A look at some of the demolition:



Hopefully by the time Thanksgiving rolls around I'll be situated in my new office!

Several weeks ago, Kathy received a care package from all her friends back at home from our church.    We all had so much fun making contributions.  It ended up being 23 pounds!  We were so amazed with the generosity of everyone and overwhelmed by their expression of love.  Here's a look at the contents:


Just about seven weeks to go until Kathy comes home!  December 12 will be such a joyous, happy day!!!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Wisdom's Words

Resolution #1:  I will live for God.
Resolution #2:  If no one else does, I still will.

-Jonathan Edwards-


Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Wisdom's Words

God's providence is his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures and all their actions.
-Westminster Shorter Catechism-


Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Wisdom's Words

The wisdom and power of God are discovered by the trials through which His children are permitted to pass.
-Charles Spurgeon-


Tuesday, October 6, 2015

On the Homeward Stretch

So Duck and Bird continue to appear in random places around the house.  This morning they greeted our up and coming college grad with motivating cheers as she prepared her breakfast:



It truly is hard to believe that the end is in sight!  Finish well in the strength of the Lord, Rachael! 

Wisdom's Words

Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.
-Corrie Ten Boom-