On our way for donuts
Out of the blue
Ben
He wonders “How does God do this?”
Butterflies, hummingbirds, flowers, rain…
They float, they hover, they bloom, it waters…
They delight, they amaze, they beautify, it sustains…
He wonders “How does God do this?
Ben
Out of the blue…
Forgets about donuts …
And in his wondering …
Praises the One who made them.
Today’s gift.
Okay, so this wasn’t a walk among
… stars,
… planets
… galaxies
Still, God so loved the Cosmos,
including you and me,
and everything in it,
that he sent Jesus to redeem it.
This might be a bit too preachy,
but it’s true
…and today’s gift.
A question and an answer…
The Question …
What is your only comfort in life and in death?
The Answer …
That I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil.
He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.
Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.
[Heidelberg Catechism Question and Answer 1]
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
[2 Corinthians 5:17]
Today’s gift
This week’s backyard …
Unexpected morning delights
It’s not October
Not July yet, but only June
Dahlias are blooming!
Today’s gift
Good morning!
That’s all…
Except this…
This is the day the Lord has made.
Wherever you are and whoever you are with…
Rejoice! Be glad!
Today’s gift
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
According to his great mercy
he has caused us to be born again to a living hope
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
I Peter 1:3
Today’s gift!
There have been some nose-running, cold mornings this winter. In spite of that, I’ve taken my camera out, along with my (still learning how to use them) close-up rings to see if I could come up with at least five frosty photos good enough to post. Here’s what I have…
This is my Father’s world.
Today’s gift
Unexpected delight…
When grandkids live half a continent away, it’s a treat to get an unsolicited note.
My middle school age grandson’s simple message was, “Look what I did today.” It was followed by a few dozen photos taken on a day off from school after an overnight ice storm.
As a proud Grampa, I thought I’d share. Here are a few of his shots.
Today’s gift
”Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.“ Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
God’s gift and promise
Walk as Children of Light 