Father's Blessing

May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his favor, and give you his peace. 
Numbers:24-26 
John Paul Jackson recorded a father's blessing before his death in February, 2015. 

Shine On

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While out for an evening walk last night, my neighbors and I had a great view of the yellow harvest moon. Mother and Daddy used to listen to Rosemary Clooney sing, Shine on Harvest Moon.

Precious Memory

"Truly, I say to you, wherever this gospel is proclaimed 
in the whole world,
what she has done will also be told in memory of her."
Matthew 26:13

This alabaster jar
Is all I have of worth
I break it at your feet, Lord
It's less than you deserve
You're far more beautiful
More precious than the oil
The sum of my desires
And the fullness of my joy!
Zach Neese

Secure

Yesterday we had a thunderstorm and strong wind, knocking down a huge limb across the driveway, but when I went for a walk this morning, I saw this nest still secure in a nearby tree.
I remembered this verse in Psalm 61:4

I shall live forever in Your tabernacle.

Oh, to be safe beneath the shelter of Your wings!

Remembering the victims of 9/11/01 today.

The Scarecrow

I put the scarecrow on my front door this morning.

In my childhood, many people in our area had big gardens. It always thrilled me to spot a scarecrow flapping his arms in the breeze.

This morning, I heard crows cawing and it was cool as I headed out for my walk. There was a touch of red on the burning bush.

This reminded me of a song that Mother sang to me - 

one that she had learned when she was a child.

The scarecrow stands up all day long

Nodding and waving to the old wind's song,

His coat tail flapping and his hat pulled low

As he stands and waits to scare that crow.