July 16, 1988 We are celebrating 23 years of marriage today.And we are proof that God still performs miracles today.This last year has held many challenges. I've not blogged since September 2010 and part of the reason was because of struggles in our marriage, family and home. We have not arrived by any means; but praise His Name, God is still in the miracle working business! ... Read More about God is still in the miracle business
Standing on our bridges
I've decided, we live in an area with the most beautiful views.On the way home the other night, we stopped on a beautiful old steel truss bridge to take this picture. The bridge is a two lane, but it is a very snug two lane. It's the kind that I find myself holding my breath if another car going the opposite direction passes. We were the only car on the bridge when I started snapping pictures and Victoria alerted me when another car was waiting to get on the bridge to cross.Our lives have ... Read More about Standing on our bridges
A Season
I've been in a season of intense pruning.At times, the lobs have been so deep, it seemed that all of me was ruining.Everywhere I go, I seem to seeEvidence of pruning, like what the LORD is doing in me.John 15:1 and 2I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more ... Read More about A Season
Memories of Mother
When the breath of these short earthly yearsGive way to the graveside as they did with my dear mother, I remember the ensuing tears.On the anniversary of her home going today, I choose to remember times of joy-Our precious family - my mother, my dad and one happy, cow-licked boy.Today, I recount the good timesThrough the Spirit's sweet gift of a rhyme.Mother kept such a welcoming and cozy home,If a friend called, she sat down - although talking on a very long-corded phone.Oh, the delicious ... Read More about Memories of Mother
A Beautiful View
Even though a stroke at age 45 ravaged the use of one side of his body, my dad does not complain. When his wife (my dear mother) went to live with Jesus after a short bout with Leukemia, I heard his sorrow; but no complaints. Though he was not able to live alone in the home he built with his very own hands or no longer able to lace up work boots and pursue his work as a plumber and pipe fitter, no complaints. What he once considered a normal life - in a moment seemingly, it was all gone. Yet, ... Read More about A Beautiful View