SATURDAY SCHEDULE!

Wherever I am Saturday always starts with prayer time. When in Texas much activity starts soon after. The family who prays together. Also family who plays together seems to have lots of fun together. (1John 4:12)

7 on 7  lower right grandson #0 is ready

Pic to follow of basketball  where grandson scored with back to the goal

3pm basketball scrimmage had "Coach Buddy" joining son #14 on court.

Also family who eats together always has tasty anecdotes to share and votes to take. 

Hands down.....Plano's Fish Shack hushpuppies are the BEST!

Gelato at Paciugo at the Village in Allen Texas is Yummy.....regardless of flavor. 

Not sure which flavor....Tastes are free! 

Regardless of the schedule, I give thanks. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS!

There are many reasons to celebrate each season especially in the Mid-South. We have a bit of all the seasons without too many extremes, until lately!

But God....in His Word tells us, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) 

Gof is with us in every season---not just those that are weather related. He is with us in every season of our life birth and death, feast and famine, war and peace. His Word helps us remember He is in control and working out every situation for our own good and His purposes. "Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)

Just a snapshot of one of my roadsides---it blesses my heart with my favorite color, favorite flower, esp those yellow tulips! As I drive by, I see them as "gifts from above." (James 1:17)

Springtime, that time of seeding and warmth just weeks after an ice storm and hours after tornado sirens blaring in our state helps us be of good cheer.

Lord may we continue to celebrate every season of life knowing that you are with us always. (Joshua 1:9, Isaiah; 41:10)

DANCE RULES

DANCE---these days it doesn't look like there are rules for many dances! Certainly some are more to my taste than others.

In many cultures and in my own life, dance can bring to mind praise and rejoicing. 

Even Steve Gaines, pastor at Bellevue Baptist Church, after mentioning "ain't no quiet side of heaven," (with an amended aside of proper PHD grammar) said in a "whisper",,,,,"even some Baptists might "dance a little" as they worship!" 

Hallelujah! Dance accompanying praise as an expression of worship especially for those with a longing soul for Jesus!

May we give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love....sacrifice thank offerings....with songs of joy. (Psalm 107:21-22).......and maybe even a tapping in our toes!

Regardless of how one expresses their worship, here or across the globe, God is pleased as we honor Him with our praise and rejoicing. Such worship is refreshing!

But God.....delights in us as we worship. 

He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things. (Psalm 107:9, 21-22)

Fix my heart on my choreographer. He has the "rules" unique to my dance with Him. 

CORE STRENGTHENING!

Heading out the door for Cardio Fit class. Core Strengthening so needed. 

Earlier this week after that class, I went to mail a letter and lost strength as I stumbled on the curb at the post office. "Falls"---- the "bane of all seniors," according to medical warnings.

As I've recovered with my swollen ankle and my raw skinned knee, hands and elbow, I've recognized the need for increased strengthening in my spiritual core more than on my skinned flesh. The physical "stop" led to a more "fit" spiritual pursuit.

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with your whole heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)

That's what happened. Disabled physically for a bit led to feeding on his word and allowing it to strengthen my spiritual core.

Spiritual fitness, fitness that strengthens your core, comes from feeding on God's word and exercising the truth gleaned from a biblical diet!

HOPE!!

HOPE IS REALLY ALL WE HAVE FOR A BETTER TOMORROWS! 

With wars and rumors of war there are few "hopetimists."

Nothing else. No hope............is guaranteed except for Jesus Followers.

In February, Sunday School teacher Dr. Rad Andrews taught these wonderful, hopeful truths through the book of Revelation. .....

• God's dwelling place is now among His people and He will dwell with them. 
• They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. 
• He will wipe every tear from their eyes. 
• There will no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order has passed away. 
• I'm making every thing new.

These "trustworthy and true words" in Revelation 21:3-5 give "hope" to God's children. 

DAFFODIL'S DANCE.....

Daffodil's are dancing......even in the rain.

It must be spring in Tennessee!

God's word says, "Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come..." (Song of Songs 1:11) 

According to Wordsworth some flowers seem to dance. "....daffodils flutter and dance in the breeze....toss their heads in a sprightly dance... 

....and then my heart with pleasures fill and dances with the daffodils!"

MEDITATION MONDAY!

In the beginning God created.....

The sea (NIV) ocean (CEV) is His for he made it. (Psalm 95:5)

National Napping Day!

National Napping Day! Who knew!! 

My college friends would think I did since I was such a napper. They were also convinced that my tombstone would be marked with, "She's only down for a quick nap!"

Educator friends thought scheduled naptime was the reason I taught kindergarten for so many years.

Google says this about Nap Day, "It's always the day after the date we "spring: forward"--- the return of Daylight Saving Time. 

How grateful I am the "Lord gives to His beloved, even in his/her sleep." (Psalm 127:2)

I know today is not National Napping Day but I've decided to celebrate ahead of time in case I miss it.

Yes....I'm still looking forward to this year's designated National nap Day, March 14, 2022.

REFLECTIONS FROM A HYACINTH

In many cultures hyacinths are seen as harbingers of spring and rebirth.

At my house, not so much. The fragrance gives hubby a headache. Their limited life at my hands showed that I was not a horticulturist. Yet, as beautiful as they were the first day I received the gift, it wasn't long before they seemed to droop, lose their color and reflect my sinking spirit....tho trying not to grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)

Ever seen a dropping plant that seems to represent your day?

Words from Hebrews 12:12 described me well---I need to strengthen my drooping (ESV) limp (Berean) listless (NET) feeble (NIV) tired (NLT) weak (NASB) hands and shaking (CEV) trembling (GNT) knees. 

The New Living Translation reminds me to "get a grip"... for tired hands and strength for weak knees. I need firmness in my resolve. Not from self but from Him!

The drooping hyacinth seemed to reflect these physical and emotional maladies. May the Lord level the path of my feet as I desire to walk in the path He has for me whether I understand it or not.....so that I might not be disabled for ministry but able to glorify Him as I pursue peace with all people that many may see the Lord rather than me and my complaints.(Hebrews 12-13 -14)

 

Look closely at the hyacinth. Do you see it? On the right side. 

Rebirth springing forth. 

May that be reflected in my life today....as I seek to walk in a manner worth of the gospel, regardless of my circumstances! (Colossians 1:10)

SUNFLOWERS FOR SOLIDARITY!

Across Eastern Europe and the United States, sunflowers are front and center as the countries unite to support Ukraine.

A show of solidarity! We will plant them as soon as we can. My horticulturist neighbor suggests waiting until late spring when soil is 70-85º--so I wait.
Until then I send these соняшники pix along with many prayers for my Ukrainian friends.

Sonyashnyky of peace.....peace in the midst of chaos! (1 Peter 5:6-7)