SABBATH SNAPSHOTS: GOD'S WORD

12/8/13 One never know's when she'll "run across" God's word in the "South." How refreshing!

In the "washroom" at Phillip's Grocery in Holly Springs, MS. 

Story of Creation on the wall at the Delta Bistro in Greenwood, MS. 

Driving the Delta (& beyond) with Friends

12/6/13 From Memphis, the Gateway to the Delta, with Peabody ducks, Felicia Suzanne's and the Orpheum via Holly Springs (Phillips' Grocery) and Oxford (Square Books, City Grocery and Faulkner's home,) my California friends and I ate our way through Greenwood, MS, the heart of the Delta, via Alluvian Hotel's, Giardina's, Crystal Grill, Lusco's and Delta Bistro. Think, lots of oysters, LOTS of onion rings, and enough fried foods to equal "15 pounds of bacon."

A crush to wash down a Phillip's Grocery greasy burger. 

Giardina's oysters 3 ways

 Broiled shrimp with Lusco's famous sauce.

Like a Shepherd...

12/3/13 The Lord is my shepherd.....what comfort that brings. (Psalm 23:1)

Tender. Loving. Caring. Guiding. Nourishing. Think on those godly attributes as you meditate on Isaiah 40:11......

Messiah Calligraphic Word Pictures, Timothy R. Botts , p.39

Like a shepherd, God will tend the flock;
    he will gather lambs in his arms
    and lift them onto his lap.
    He will gently guide the nursing ewes. 

....and be thankful

SABBATH SNAPSHOTS: TEXAS SUNSHINE

12/1/13 A week with family....what a blessing. Even more fun for the little kids (and the big kids, as well) when the sun came out. Celebration Park was a celebration of young cousins and older siblings playing together.

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm 133:1)

Waiting on God

11/30/13  

How does one die gracefully? If I’ve learned anything these last 2 1/2 weeks, I've learned that one who lives a grace-filled life, is able to approach death in the same manner.

Sweet friend, Claudia, had been “terminal” for over two years while defying all the medical odds and passing two life-expectancy time-lines. But, since November 13, many of us watched her live a graceful life within her most recent given time-line----two weeks to two months. 

A life full of grace. A life full of blessings to others. A life full of encouragement. A prayerful life. A thankful life.

Her heart and her mind full of grace and gratitude---living spiritually to the fullest while waiting for God.

Her wait may be over.....but not the impact of her life. 

11/20/13 Photo courtesy of Ellen of Jones Clinic

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2013!

11/28/13 So much to be thankful for---family all together, a rare occurrence.
Unbelievable food. "Adult kids" did all the cooking & table setting, under the tutelage of Josh & Megan----even pushing me out of the kitchen with the command, "just enjoy your grandchildren!" A command with a reward!

Love & gratitude to all our family and friends ! 

An "attempt" at a group picture at the end of the day....

Lucy wouldn't get in the picture, but she liked her Elmo hat.

Psalm 145:1-7---Our scripture reading before we asked our blessing.

1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.

2 Every day I will praise you
and extol your name for ever and ever.

3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

4 One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

6 They tell of the power of your awesome works and I will proclaim your great deeds.

7 They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

Play Day with Play Clay

11/27/13 Stage set----great fun, great pix with grandparents while parents were at lunch at Mi Cocina.

Thankful Meditation

11/25/11 John Parker's (5) placemat provided the perfect verse for "Meditation Monday and throughout this Thanksgiving week.

SABBATH SNAPSHOTS: CELEBRATION OF FAITH

11/24/13 Dallas Bible Church celebrated 25 years of ministry today, It was son Buddy's church during his Dallas Theological Seminary days and beyond. He served in several areas of ministry; Young Adults pastor; preaching team; mission trips leader, as well as being ordained into the ministry by Dallas Bible. Ten years later, DBC sent Buddy and a team to launch Allen Bible Church with him as the lead pastor.

Today, as part of the continuing celebration, Buddy preached on "Looking Back to Move Forward." Couldn't begin to list all my notes from 2 Timothy 2:1-2. Just know that this "proud mom" sitting with the congregation "puddled"----especially as the songs chosen (by said son, I later found out) "Come Thou Fount" (my fave hymn) and "10,000 Reasons" (my fave praise song) were song. I was a mess.

A few "pithy with a punch" asides stayed with me: 

• Paces and faces of a church might change but NOT it's mission.
• A call to lead begins with a call to serve. (John 17: 4, 6) 
• In this world there are those who bring donuts and those who don't bring donuts but complain if there aren't any. Be a bring the donut kind of guy. 
• "You can impress people from a distance but you can only impact them up close (Howard Hendricks, DTS) 
• Legacy in the spiritual realm = you can only leave what you live

Good singing. Good sermon. Great celebration!

Saturday Snippet # 6: Life Questions

11/23/13 Questions to provoke thinking....

Where does one get strength to continue on in life?

The indwelling of the Holy Spirit strengthens our inner man, enlightens the eyes of our heart and, makes our body healthy. The Lord delights in flooding every nerve, capillary, and cell of our body with His might. (Watchman Nee, The Spiritual Man, Vol. III part 10, Chapter 3)

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.
 Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:8)