Monthly Archives: November 2016

Give Thanks, My Soul

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven…’” Matthew 6:9 We who believe have the same Father, greater by far than our earthly fathers, whom we admire and thank nevertheless. Does it make any difference to me if … Continue reading

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Porch Project Done!

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A Family Prayer

“This, then, is how you should pray:  ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us today our daily bread.  And forgive us our debts, … Continue reading

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Breathtaking Autumn Skies

Once again, Fall evening sunsets, fleeting as they may be, are precious gifts of God to those who love and worship him. While realizing that the warm beauty is the result of refracting light, nevertheless my spirit is raised and … Continue reading

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True Prayer

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. … Continue reading

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Got one!

Theda’s children express what life is about – like catching gold fish in our pond on Sunday. It is good to be more like them!

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Give, Give, Give

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.“  So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with … Continue reading

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Miriam Stoltzfus at 90!

We had the joy yesterday celebrating the 90th birthday of Miriam, Glenn’s mother.  The event took place at Jane and Glenn’s with many guests, family and friends from Philadelphia joining in the celebration.  We are privileged to be related to … Continue reading

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Really??

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes … Continue reading

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Friday Lunch Prep

Each Friday for quite a while Anna Ruth prepares a luscious meal for David, Alan, Paul, Dwayne and us, of course.  Last night she laid out in a very neat fashion silverware, etc. for the meal today.  I found it … Continue reading

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