Category Archives: Faith

Watch those words!

Lord, set a guard upon my lips, My tongue control today; Help me evaluate each thought And watch each word I say. —Hess God’s Word should shape our words. .

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Wind Storm Across Lake Michigan

  Sand stings my face.  Hubby and I brave the wind storm and head for the beach to take pictures and document the effects of high winds across Lake Michigan.  Crashing waves.  Angry waves break over Muskegon Lighthouse pier.  Rolling, … Continue reading

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Picture of calm

  Picturesque.  Calm and serene.  Untouched.  Set apart from human spoiling. It’s amazing to me that the setting remains virtually the same whenever I return whether in 5, 10, or 20 years.  Steadfast.  Faithful.  Vigilant winds toss young saplings and mature, … Continue reading

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liberty and elijah w red flower   Munsinger & Clemens Gardens, St. Cloud, Minnesota.  Garden: A planted tract used for public enjoyment.  And that it is!  “During the 1880’s the location was used as a sawmill, due to its proximity … Continue reading

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My little helper

This is what happens when a 2 ½ year old willingly fills the cat bowl.

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Surprise-Surprise!

Steve and I received a most wonderful (and surprise) gift EARLY this morning!  Around 5:30 am, we heard a knock-knock, ring-ring. Again, knock-knock, ring-ring.  “Did you hear the doorbell?” I asked.  The first thing that popped into my head: it … Continue reading

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Red sky in the morning

  All night long into the wee hours of the morning does the wind blow and the boat rocks–first to the port then back to starboard.  up and down, back and forth.  The wind blows continually.  Whitecaps whip across Muskegon … Continue reading

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Garrison Keillor Concert

Steve and I witnessed an amazing Summer Love Tour performance by Garrison Keillor, Sara Watkins, and the “Prairie Home Companion” group!  Their energy appeared boundless and kept the crowd either singing along, clapping, or snapping their fingers.  The performance began promptly … Continue reading

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Marked by Love

‘Our lives should be marked by love for Christ and others–not obsession with self.’ What’s it all about?  Our Daily Bread goes into more detail: http://odb.org/2010/08/07/what%e2%80%99s-it-all-about/

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Happy 35th Babe!

3 pale yellow roses=10 years & 1 deep yellow=5 years                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Believe it or not…today marks our 35th wedding anniversary!  I tell people Steve married young (I mean, really young!)  Wow, those 35 years have been quite the … Continue reading

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