ROSES

Roses, roses, roses,

I thank all the roses
that bloom in the spring.

SUMMER MEMORIES

Lightning bugs, June bugs, bumble bees, butterflies, and busy little ants. Summer is almost here! We are already having thunder storms in the heat of the day.

I remember sitting on the screen porch glider with my mother and sister during rain showers, listening to thunder rumble and mother telling stories and singing songs from her childhood.

I'll let you in on the sweet old truths,

Stories we heard from our fathers,

counsel we learned at our mother's knee.

We're not keeping this to ourselves,

we're passing it along to the next generation—

God's fame and fortune,

the marvelous things he has done.

Psalm 78:2-4 Message

Strong Tower

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; 

the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

A note of encouragement from my son

You are in good hands. You are in His hands. The Lord hears your prayers. Do not be anxious for anything. Be yoked with the Lord's righteousness and faithfulness and goodness. Do not carry judgment, or worry. You cannot make anything happen. Trust in the Lord. He shall direct your steps. Be yoked with confidence and faith.

FEAR NOT

Fear not. I am with thee. 

Oh, be not dismayed,

For I am thy God 

and will still give thee aid.

I'll strengthen thee, help thee,

and cause thee to stand

Upheld by My righteous 

omnipotent hand.

From the hymn: How Firm a Foundation

Carried

Praise the Lord; praise God our savior!

For each day he carries us in his arms.

Psalm 68:19

The same Lord who carries us,

carries our burdens, too.

PEACE

How beautiful upon the mountains

Are the feet of him who brings good news,

Who proclaims peace,

Who brings glad tidings of good things,

Who proclaims salvation,

Who says to Zion,

“Your God reigns!”

Isaiah 52:7

I AM ENJOYING PHOTOS MY SON TOOK LAST SUMMER AT YOSEMITE.

COMPASSION

"The mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, but My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” 
Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
ISAIAH 54:10

The Lord’s lovingkindnesses
indeed never cease,
For His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
LAMENTATIONS 3:22-23

"I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
MATTHEW 28:20