Do Not Boast

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. — Proverbs 27:1 

It's easy to make future plans.

And to boast about how wonderful they sound.

But God reminds us never to boast.

We don't know what lies ahead or what the new day will bring.

But we know God prepares a plan for us.

He has a purpose for each life.

And His plan is great.

My purpose is to praise and glorify Him.

God Is Not Unjust

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10

God is not unjust.

He is merciful and gracious.

He does not forget good works.

He takes note when we serve others.

And He loves us even when we fumble and disappoint.

He calls us to serve others.

And to show love toward His name.

My Eyes on the Lord

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. — Psalm 16:8

God keeps me steady on my feet.

When I waver, He holds me up.

Through His Word and through the Christians around me, He upholds me with His right hand.

When I start to fall, He reminds me through His Spirit, that He is with me no matter what.

I am grateful.

God Will Not Forsake Us

I the Lord will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will make rivers flow on barren heights, and springs within the valleys. — Isaiah 41:17


God will answer me when I cry to Him.

He hears me when I pray.

He will not forsake me or leave me.

The Lord will make rivers flow on barren mountains.

He will cause springs to flow within hte valleys.

These are the cupcakes Abby made me for Mother's Day.

A bouquet of beautiful mums for her mom.

I am blessed and thankful.

God Will Hold My Hand

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. — Isaiah 41:12

God takes hold of my hand.

He leads me in the path I should go.

I do not need to be afraid.

God will help me.

He is the Lord my God.

Kirk took this picture of our courtyard last week.

The blooming plants and trees remind me of God's love.

I enjoy sitting outside with a good book and a cup of coffee.

Or joining Abby and Kirk for a meal together.

We are thankful.

God's Servant

I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. — Isaiah 41:9

For the past few days we have been shellacking our completed puzzles.


When they're dry, we can hang them in our garage along with the one Kirk and I finished years ago.



Here's the one that reminds us of the trip Abby and I took to San Francisco in February.

So glad we had a chance to do that together before the shelter in place began.

We had a great time and are looking forward to our next trip together.



Hopefully all three of us will be heading to Palm Desert for a week in July.

God called us from wherever we were.

He calls us servants.

He has chosen us.

We are blessed.

Love Is Kind

Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love flaunts not itself and is not puffed up, does not behave itself improperly, seeks not its own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil. — I Corinthians 14:4-5

Kirk and Brad are enjoying their time skiing at Mammoth Mt.

It is cold and windy, but they are hoping for a fun time on the slopes.

Kirk's love for our family is kind and loving.

He is not puffed up, but considerate and caring.

Our God is even more so.

My love for them should be the same.

Help me, Lord, to be kind, not puffed up. To think no evil and to not let myself be easily provoked.

God Will Help Us

For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. — Isaiah 41:13

It's the start of a very short week, and it's Tuesday!

We were blessed to have a three-day weekend to help Abby recover from her illness.

And to give us a chance to sell some furniture and clear out our garage.

We can now fit both of our cars in the garage again.

We sold this bed and headboard along with the matching dressers so we could transform this room from a bedroom.

And we now have a nice study (or we will once I unpack my boxes of curriculum and art supplies).

Our house is feeling like a home again.

We are thankful.

God Called Us

I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. — Isaiah 41:9

God took me from the depths of despair and darkness.

He called me by name.

And brought me into the light of His grace.

He has chosen me to be His servant.

I am not rejected by Him, even when I fail Him.

Today Abby is sick, and she feels miserable.

Kirk and I are sad that we cannot take away her pain and sickness.

With rest she will feel better soon, but she has not been able to sleep.

We call out to God for healing and restoration.