Convictions

Does God speak to you?  Do you hear Him?  I do.  What I do with what I hear gives indication of where I am in my relationship with Him.  That still small voice may speak through:

1. The Bible

2. Impressions on the heart

3. Providential leading

I have been meditating on this verse today...

This is the way, walk ye in it 

Isaiah 30:21

Beach Party

There was a birthday in the family, and the wish was to get to the beach for the day.

The artists created a sand figure

Which turned out to be a turtle!

Watched seagulls stealing chips from someones backpack

Enjoyed the water...

Seventeen Years ago...

I was not mixing up a huge batch of Zucchini Patties because a zucchini from the garden got too large, and I couldn't waste it...                                                                                                

I was giving birth to a small bundle of joy!

She is truly our supreme diamond.

Today's Pleasures

Bread almost ready for the oven

Fresh picked tomatoes

Catching Up With a Friend

Spent the afternoon with a friend talking, laughing and catching  up on each others busy lives.  The atmosphere was great in a cute little vegetarian restaurant.  This picture was our dessert... Fresh fruit smoothies.  We were there for almost 4 hours just basking in one anothers  company, unaware of the passing time...  Savoring the rare moments we have together ...what a gift. 

God knew just what we needed.

A Book Worth Reading

Here is a quote from this book.  Just what I need for today:

"God promises to use all your life experiences, including any evil that has been done against you, for your good.  One example of good that comes from adversity is changes in your character as you become more like the Lord Jesus Christ.  Another example of  good that comes from adversity is that God is tremendously honored (glorified) if you respond biblically.  God promises to use all things for your good if you love God You love God by being an obedient Christian." p. 11

Here are  texts that support the above paragraph:

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren."  Romans 8:28,29

"If you love Me, keep My commandments" John 14:15

Watching...

my children use and grow their talents to glorify God  humbles me,

and inspires me.