The Lord Is Gracious

He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever. — Psalm 111:4-5 

Today we had a fun visit with our 96-year-old friend Marie.

We had a chance to see the beautiful sketches she drew during covid, while she was house-bound.

And we reminisced and laughed together.

We talked about many things going on in the word.

And agreed that too much of the daily news is not a good thing.

She has enjoyed watching old movies like The Music Man - one of my personal favorites. 

God has provided for her and for us.

We are blessed by her friendship.

God's Mighty Hand

You brought your people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm.  — Jeremiah 32:21

God's mighty hand reaches down to care for me.

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.

The Whole Earth Is Filled with Awe

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. — Psalm 65:8 

Yesterday was Palm Sunday.

The children in our congregation waved palm branches as they came down the center aisle.

Next year, these palms will provide the ashes we'll use for Ash Wednesday.

Yesterday we sang Hosannas.

By Friday, we'll be shouting "crucify Him"!

What a fickle bunch we are.

Yet God calls forth songs of joy.

The whole earth is filled with awe at God's wonders.

The Lord Is Compassionate

 He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. — Psalm 11:4

God has created amazing wonders.

We remember all He has done for us.

And we give Him thanks.

All the ways He overwhelms us with His goodness.

God is gracious and loving.

He is compassionate and just.

Even though we deserve punishment, He shows us mercy.

He is majestic and worthy of praise.

God's Wonders

Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us.
None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare. — Psalm 40:5

Flowers from our garden, scones, and blueberries

On Saturday Liz and I prepared food and picked roses to take to our friend Marie. We had a fun time laughing together and reminiscing.

Liz made a delicious quiche and I made scones. Marie had apricot jam. We brought strawberries and blueberries.

The best part was just reconnecting with good friends who feel like family.

Thank you, God, for the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us!

Pi Day

The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. — Psalm 65:8

Today is 3-14 and at 1:59 it will be Pi Day, since Pi is an infinite number 3.14159...

A few years ago I made these pies, and today at work we'll eat a variety of pies in celebration of Pi Day.

Yum! We had pies and cheesecake — all very rich and delicious.

God calls forth songs of joy.

The whole earth is filled with awe at God's wonders.

We reply with songs of joy and praise!