Georgia - July Memory

Present day view of skyline of midtown Atlanta from Piedmont Park.

Piedmont Park in 1968-Our choir and orchestra from Georgia State U put on a patriotic program. I still remember feeling goosebumps when we sang "America"  because the music was so beautiful in that outdoor setting on a summer evening.

Our father's God to, Thee,
Author of liberty,
To Thee we sing.
Long may our land be bright
With freedom's holy light;
Protect us by Thy might,
Great God, our King!

Ocean of God's Love

There is an ocean of God's love available.

May God grant us never to doubt that victorious love 

whatever the circumstances.

Corrie ten Boom

The Sea is His

Grandkids at the beach

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. 

 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: 

the strength of the hills is his also. 

The sea is his, and he made it: 

and his hands formed the dry land.

Psalm 95:3-5
The nature scenes are so incredible in this worship video.

Unshaken

I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;

even at night my heart instructs me.

I keep my eyes always on the Lord.

With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:7-8

Kaedyn visited me last week and added a Bible verse to the wall in our "prayer room". They will start back to school in July, so our summer times together will be short! Her favorite activities are playing the piano, and squirting the hose at her big sisters and hearing them squeal.

Words That Heal

Reckless words pierce like a sword,

but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 12:18 NIV

My grandkids love to participate in team sports. They have had many coaches who always found something to praise and ways to encourage. It's a beautiful thing to see the kids gain confidence, learn cooperation, and blossom over the season. 

I often wish that I could take back unkind words I've said over my lifetime. I want to speak words that will bring encouragement and life. One of my mentors said, "Start by working on a friendly HELLO, and then stop to really listen."