My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. — Psalm 62:7
He is my refuge.
When I put my trust in Him, He anchors my life.
My salvation and honor depend on God.
Here we are at the top of Cowles Mountain.
Looking down at the rocks below.
And enjoying God's amazing creation.
My salvation depends on God alone.
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. — Isaiah 9:6
It was a great way to celebrate Christmas Eve.
With worship and song and candlelight.
And we had Kirk's family over for potato soup — which they cooked and brought over!
Delicious!
Today we had my brothers over for Christmas Day for ham.
And Steve made some delicious potatoes, which we finished off completely.
Plus he brought twice-baked potatoes for us to have later this week.
Wonderful days with family.
We are blessed.
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ — Job 37:5-6
He speaks to us in marvelous ways.
And He does great things that we can't beging to understand.
He tells the snow when to fall on teh ground.
God tells the rain when to shower and when to downpour.
He is mighty and majestic.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. — Ephesians 6:10-11
When I remember to put on the full armor of God, He equips me to face those challenges.
The full armor of God includes the shoes of the gospel of peace.
Giving me the ability to move nimbly to promote God's deep peace, even in the midst of anxiety.
Letting me help others find peace, too.
Last month we were in Iowa for the funeral of Roger Jones.
Two weeks ago his brother Shelby passed away.
We had a chance to meet Shelby's daughter Susan and her husband and our hearts go out to them.
God's deep peace passes our understanding and covers us, even in the midst of death and sorrow.
God's mightdy power equips me to stand strong again any schemes Satan might throw my way.
Thank you, Lord!
My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. — Psalm 62:7
He is my fortress and my refuge in time of trouble.
I can depend on Him no matter what comes my way.
My salvation depends on God alone.
Christ alone is my Redeemer and Savior.
My honor depends on the Father God.
And I am grateful for His mercy.
God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ — Job 37:5-6
God's voice thunders in marvelous ways.
He does great things beyond anything we can comprehend.
God tells the snow when to fall.
He commands the rain when to shower.
And He watches over you and me.
Wonderful!
You brought your people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. — Jeremiah 32:21
And for those around us.
Our friend Marion's daughter was diagnosed with cancer in her breast and spine.
She experienced awful pain in her spine, which was deteriorating.
She had an operation Friday to remove one of her ribs and insert a steel rod.
God guided her doctors and the surgery went as well as they had hoped.
Now she's on the long road to recovery before they can start radiation for the cancer.
What an ordeal!
Fortunately, her mom is nearby and she will stay with her after she leaves the hospital.
God brought His people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders.
His mighty. hand and outstretched arm comforts and guides us today, too.
Great and mighty God, whose name is the Lord Almighty, great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind. — Jeremiah 32:18-19
The weather was beautiful and lots of people turned out.
Our great and mighty God is the Lord.
His purposes are great.
His deeds are mighty.
His eyes are open to the ways of all mankind.
Welcome, August!
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. — Luke 1:51
He has scattered the proud.
But He has wrapped me in His loving arms.
Last night I had a fun time at dinner with friends.
Afterward, I found out one of my friends has a coworker who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
I offered to give her my contact info in case she wants to reach out.
In case I can answer any of her questions.
Today I discovered a friend of mine also has been diagnosed with breast cancer - two spots in one breast.
Thankfully it's stage 1.
She will find out more details in the next few weeks.
I am praying for both of them and for my boss's sister-in-law who is struggling through chemo as the result of a rare breast cancer.
God is our great physician through every trial.
I think one reason He had me go through my journey was so I can comfort others on theirs.
Thank you, Lord.
He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. — Luke 1:51-52
He has done great things for us.
And has lifted up the humble.
Including me.
During this Advent season, we thank Him for sending His Son for us.
Jesus, our Savior.
From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. — Luke 1:49
He blessed her with her son Jesus.
And Jesus was sent to be the Savior of the world.
God has done great things for me, too.
He loves me more than I can fathom.
And He healed me from cancer.
He has blessed me with a wonderful husband in Kirk.
And a thoughtful daughter with Abby.
