What’s in your cup?
Hubby and I were feeling celebratory for July 4th, so we decided to go get a fancy dessert from the grocery store. Usually when we go get a special dessert treat from the grocery store it is always…
“Knee high” by the 4th of July
So … after a dismally cold, rainy May & June, our garden has finally reached “knee high.” Of course, the phrase “Knee high by the 4th of July” is referring to corn: if your corn is “knee high”…
July 4th joys!
Flag flying! With all the branches of the armed forces represented! This brings me great joy! Thank you God for the wonderful country you've given us to live in!Chick-fil-A flag flying! Yes ... this brings me great joy!…
My Great Country (part 2)
We hop on the subway, and head down to D.C. It’s our very first time, the monuments to see. I step off the subway; ride the escalator up ... and when I reach the top I am totally…
My Great Country (part 1)
It’s time for a road trip. Let’s pack up and go! Let’s see our great country, we love and call home. With grey skies and drizzle, we pile in the car. We embark on a journey that will…
Monday morning on the Montlake Cut
Hubby and I were downtown early this morning at the Google campus, and it was fascinating to watch all the activity occurring on the Montlake Cut. (the Montlake Cut is a channel which was dug in the late…
Verses of Peace (#3)
"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." - Proverbs 19:21 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes…
Called by name …
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine." - Isaiah 43:1Have you ever wondered how many other people in this world have the same name as you?This thought struck me…
Verses of Peace (#2)
"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." - Proverbs 12:25 "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." - Psalm 55:22 "Peace…
Verses of Peace (#1)
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7 "So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed,…