God's Word Is Sharp

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. — Hebrews 4:12

Today our new pastor spoke from 1 Timothy 5 about take care of our human family members and also taking care of our older church family members who do not have family to care for them.

It was a thought-provoking message.

Yesterday we celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary with some of our friends and family.

Abby did a great job pulling it all together and making it a special day.

Here's Kirk with our friend Ernie.

Ernie is wearing one of the Hawaiian shirts from the collection of Kirk's dad.

Very sweet that he chose to wear it for our party.

And Marion made us a hand-crafted anniversary card.

On the right is our neighbor from Budapest, Hungary.

He works at the same company as Ernie's daughter, although they are in different divisions.

God's Word is alive and active.

We are amazed and grateful for so many wonderful Christian friends.

Beautiful Floral Arrangement

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
— 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Today our daughter is throwing us a 35th wedding anniversary party.

She has done a ton of work to pull this off with about 70 of our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family.

We are so blessed to have each other and to have her.

Here is the beautiful arrangement one of our friends sent since she could not attend.

All of our favorite flowers in one bouquet.

And other friends are bringing some of their favorite dishes to share.

Still others are bringing some of their favorite wines.

Kirk and Abby have been studying Scripture so they may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

And I am the beneficiary.

Living in the Lord

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” — Genesis 4:18

God has blessed us with 35 years of marriage.

Hard to believe that 35 years ago yesterday we were married here in San Diego.

My dad had just died that previous July, but our moms, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, and Kirk's dad were there, along with friends and relatives from around the country.

Yesterday we worshipped in the same church where we were married.

We have been members there for the past 38+ years.

Saturday night our new pastor was ordained in our church chapel and Kirk and I served communion for his service.

This photo is of our sanctuary where we worship each week and where we were married.

God has helped us grow closer to him and closer to each other over the years.

We are thankful.

35 Years

The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. — Psalm 126:3

Today is our 35th wedding anniversary.

It's hard to believe that Kirk and I were married 35 years ago today!

We are thankful for the times we've had together.

God has helped us to grow together in His love.

He has done great things for us.

We are blessed beyond measure.

We are filled with joy and thanksgiving.

Come Into the Light

Whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. — John 3:21

This year Kirk and I celebrate 35 years of marriage.

Our daughter is throwing us an anniversary party at the end of October.

I am blessed to have married such a strong and loving Christian man.

We did not have a limo, but when we arrived at our reception and saw this one parked outside, our photographer suggested we take a photo.

It turned out really great.

And God has overwhelmed us with blessings throughout our marriage.

Even through the dark times, God has brought us into the light of his mercy and grace.

We are thankful.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. — Psalm 150:6

Praise God for all the wonderful things has done.

In October, Kirk and I will celebrate 35 years together.

Our friends, Brad and Peggy, celebrated their 44 year anniversary last week.

Our friends, Wayne and Chrissy, celebrated their 40th anniversary this month.

God has watched over our marriages and has strengthened us during the difficult times.

The Lord has caused us to rely on him.

Here we are 4 years ago with Mickey.

Growing closer to God has drawn us closer to each other.

Praise the Lord!