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…the darkness is passing and the true light is already shining. “1.John 2:8 January has never been my favorite month. The cold, snowy weather is  delightful for  those who  come to the mountains to recreate. Our family  often came  from … Continue reading →

This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and give thanks.Psalm 118:24 I am most anxious to celebrate Thanksgiving this year with our daughter Laura, son-in-law  Dean and a few close neighborhood friends.  In a short while, … Continue reading →

We had an unexpected power failure last night. Dan and I were just about ready to sit down to dinner when the lights blipped  off and then on,  once, twice and then a  third time.  From past experience we knew … Continue reading →

When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth. Psalm 104:30 The Clark’s jays are back again this morning flitting through the trees,  pecking through the fresh snow for their breakfast. They have … Continue reading →

Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. Matthew 14:25 I’ve been waking up again during the night between 2:00 and 4:00. It happens more often than not. Something wakes me up … Continue reading →

… Jesus went to them walking on the sea. Mathew 14:25 In  Matthew’s account of Jesus walking  on the sea, the emphasis seems to be on Peter who wants to go to Jesus on the water, but sinks into the … Continue reading →

‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3’ The last two weeks have abruptly shown  that life is very fragile. It should be stamped in red letters:  … Continue reading →

September Celebration It’s late afternoon in mid September. The afternoon sun slants obliquely like lattice work over the driveway. A slight breeze riffles through the half dozen small aspens which have volunteered alongside. Their leaves flutter and twirl, a dance … Continue reading →

… then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea and there was a great calm. Mathew 8:26 The summer season is rapidly changing. Nightly temperatures are dropping into the forties and even frigid thirties. While they still look … Continue reading →

And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”2. Corinthians 6:18 I have been thinking a lot about daughters, especially since both of ours recently visited. We’ve seen Laura … Continue reading →