WAYS OF WORSHIP!

Scripture has verses of dance as a way of worship. 

Believers often celebrate family times together from birth and baptisms to weddings and anniversaries as aspects of worship. 

Son & Daughter Dance celebrating 50th Wedding Anniversary (2019)

Come let us worship and bow down. 

Let us kneel before the LORD our God, our Maker!

Dance can be a significant way of expressing joy and sorrow with reverence to God.

In every facet of life may the name of the LORD be praised! 

ANDREW LAWRENCE

16 today!

HOW CAN IT BE!?!?

Weren't we just celebrating his kindergarten graduation recently!?

ALL was just 12 yesterday wasn't he? Well, he was in pic below.

Age 15,  An AHS good citizen....... 

.....and already taller than his dad!

Recently, scoring 2 touchdowns in first 2 scores of last 2 games. 

He lives up to sharing his middle name with athletic PopPop. 

Then ER was needed for a broken collar bone! They are sharing that together this month as well.

Birthday Boy began his day with breakfast at the Allen Cafe then ready to head out "decked out" with a sling to match PopPop's!

HAPPY 16TH, BIRTHDAY BOY!

OH WHAT A DAY!

November 11 is always Veterans Day in the USA since 1954 in order to include vets of WW11 and the Korean War! 

A day, regardless of the day of the week, to honor all who have served began 11/11/2018 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month  declared Armistice Day a legal holiday in 1938.

The focus for our vets is love for country and serving others, which has at times included sacrifice. 

Service over self led by love & humility as we are called to do in Scripture. (1 John 4:7-21) Serving others well, serves and glorifies the LORD!

Thanks to all, especially family and friends who come to mind.

Today is a "100th birthday" biggie for those who appreciate the heritage of our country which travel offers! In the USA, many travel together with family and friends to check out Route 66! 

T-Cups to St. Louis and the bridge where Route 66 crossed!

17 states in 17 days

What a day! What a blessing!

POWER OF PRAYER!

Power

Of

Prayer
The Power of Prayer is unrivaled! 

Joy still comes in the morning,Hope still walks with the hurting.

If you're still alive and breathing,Praise the Lord.

Don't stop dancing and dreaming.

There's still good news worth repeating.

So....lift your head and keep singing. "Praise the Lord." (Source unknown)

Power of Prayer within you, "maketh intersession for us, according to the will of God!" (Romans 8:26-27)

+KINDNESS+

KINDNESS OVERFLOWS......in the prayers of the Saints.....and for sure in the kind actions of saints.

Noah in 2008 was 4. He used rhyming to help him with his verse memory! 

My name is Noah, (Think No-uh!)

I am 4. (Think Fo-uh!)

Ephesians 4 (Fo-uh) 32 says Be Kind to one another!

Kind hearts are the garden, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the blossoms, kind deeds are the fruit. (Source Unknown)

Embrace kindness; reflect the heart of God!

Daughter Molly certainly did that when she created a "glitzy" cane for me. In recent years, as I've begun to wobble and hobble more and more, I am oblivious to people "in my space." 

Her gift was a gift to others as well as me. 

Her rationale was simple but needed......

"Mom since you no longer seem aware of people coming in  your direction, yet need a cane to stay upright, I've created your cane with some glitz so others can see you coming."

It's been working and I am grateful for her kindness! I can't even begin to count the number of hours needed to add all the glitter. Plus, some have followed me out of a ladies room with said cane in hand as they chased me down before I fell.People even comment on it to me and even seem anxious to open doors for me.

Thanks much for your kind gift, "my" Molly!

WORSHIP!

WONDER OF WORSHIP!

ALLEN BIBLE

Eric Alexander

Ron Allen

Louis Giglio

We all have an altar---will it be self or God? 

Who will sit on the throne of your altar---Money? Fame? Jesus Christ?

A Worship song.... 

I'm Coming Back to the Heart of Worship. (Matt Redman)

.......and Psalm 95:6 can help you make the best decision!

"O come, let us worship and bow down: 

let us kneel before the Lord our maker." 

True Worship. AMEN!

FALL BACK!

Celebrate this week-end! Why?

Daylight saving starts the second Sunday in March and continues until the first Sunday in November 1 @ 2 a.m. local time.

Why is that important? Living in a state that observes Daylight Saving Time, we get to sleep in. 

WooHoo----a wake-up call allowing an extra hour of sleep!

Think brighter mornings and earlier sunsets. Though many states hope for Daylight Saving Time to be unending. So far it has not happened. 

Think on-going political tussle!

So when your alarm goes off tomorrow, wake-up refreshed and ready to head out to church to pay spiritual attention to truth from God's Word.

Think gathering together as believers for mutual encouragement and spiritual support. (Hebrews 10:25)

Draw near to God with a sincere heart. A heart filled with faith and cleansed by the blood of Jesus.

Fall Back and Pay Attention to God's Truth!

THANKFUL THURSDAY IN RETROSPECT!!

Oh What a Day! A yesterday, that is!

A Thankful Thursday indeed!

Driving for over an hour mostly on a one-lane highway of road work through the Nantahala Gorge was worth every minute of it---anticipating a few hours with a long time friend and her2 daughters.

Hooray! Hooray!! We found each other today...after passing only once!

Murphy NC Reader's Choice Award Winning place for an early  dinner!

Even the Welcome Desk has a Story!

Pure bliss! Two hours of "catch-up" after 2 years of absence.

Toasting our sweet potatoes!

A friend loves at all times! (Proverbs 17:17)......

.......as do sisters!

Home again after the sunset! With teary eyes and a full heart and

Peek, peak, and pique;  sound the same but meaning varies very much! 

'Peak' 'Peek' 'Pique'

These 3 are rarely listed alphabetically but it helps one whose memory cap is already full and exacerbated by amyloid plaque in the rain. Today it helped me add new POPs to my list----Pinnacle Of Prayer and Peak of Power.

Peak is a noun or adjective that refers to a maximum or high point, as in the peak of a mountain right outside our great room window....

..or a peak performance! Think a second-grader dancing in the rain.

Peek is sight related and often refers to looking quickly. Growing up, our kids would peek over the stair case bannister on Christmas Eve and then run back upstairs to avoid getting "caught"! 

Lastly, a third homophone pique, means "to excite or arouse" and is usually used with "curiosity." For me, (today) my curiosity is piqued by homophones!

Take a peek! It'll be the peak of your day! 

Have I piqued your interest yet?

LOVELY LADY!

My Lovely Lady is a teen +!

Blessings upon blessings!

How grateful I am!

COLLEGE GAME DAY!

College Game Day---every Saturday 9am-12 noon is on our TV. It is also on TVs of many others! THINK football fans of family and friends. Most are male, who are definitely football fans of his/her own college attended or in a certain town, or any number of reasons, starting from childhood. Even closets can be filled with attire for all ages in a family's school fave colors.

For me, there can be a bit too much commentary and my watching is a bit sporadic. 

However, the creativity of the students expressing not only the love of football and their favorite team, but also their love of Jesus with just as many signs!

Signs that can encourage and minister to many! Signs of hope!

A-MEN!
 

SUNDAY SERMON!

Sunday Sermon in a Nutshell!

PRAISE THE LORD! AMEN!!

SATURDAY SIGNS OF FALL!

Chillier temps!

Grandson Jack's pumpkin carving.

Blue Skies!

Fall colors around our backyard, w/o mountain view, farms and in areas of towns!

Winding up on our porch with a cuppa in hand and a floral fading view across the street was a beautiful end to our day.

And the Lord God created them all! 

Plus, Jack came for dinner!

GOD'S PLUMB LINE!

Off-kilter! 

Physically, off-kilter is the best descriptor for me.

A mis-matched stumbling mess.

Cane needed.

Cane left in car.

Husband catches me mid-fall and retrieves cane.

Regardless of time of day, keep hubby or a sweet friend near-by!

Molly's "glittery" cane helps so people can see coming.

New bookmark gift, from Hoptown gal I have known since first grade, seems to have the physical properties of a plumb line. 

I know the Bible does...Spiritual ones that is!

Align your plumb line with God's!

PRAYFUL SINGING!

DELIGHT THE LORD!

Can't carry a tune in a bucket?! Think broken record in the wrong key.

Out of tune! Singing a song with correct notes missing!

So how does one delight the Lord when singing a favorite hymn with joy, but off key?! 

How can one please the Lord? Whether through music or words alone? 

My answer is..."God pleasing music or prayers comes from the heart."

Anne Graham Lotz suggests His Word tells what pleases Him!

"Don't just get your Bible out but open it up. Read. Apply. Obey.

He will be pleased." 

FIXING MY EYES ON JESUS, (October 22 P.315) 

INTERCESSORY PRAYER!

RA needed prayer. I have no way to contact her unless our paths cross.

But God in His love and mercy reminded me that He is the contact she needs. 

Therefore, I pray for all my Monday people and keep on praying for RA all days until God directs me otherwise.

*PTL crossed paths w/ RA today! (10/25/2026) 

What a blessing!

PERFECT PITHY PHILOSOPHY!

One's philosophy extols both the beliefs and lifestyle of one's life. 

For the Christian, the focus is on the Triune God. 

Think favor from a divine source!

Father God, His son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.

Through every aspect of life it's a blessing to find God's Grace at each turn.....

.....even at a perfume counter!

"In the end, it all comes down to one word. grace."

WHO IS HE?

WHO IS HE?

He with a capital H would be a clue except this blog entry is completely capitalized. 

Maybe subject and verb of a few key verses will help.

• He chose.
• He loves.
• He made.
• He rejoices.

(He) is our refuge...(He) is is our strength...(He) is a our present help in trouble......as Jesus Christ is God's Son.

Indeed "He" is!

GRANDADS!

Children's children are a crown to the aged (Proverbs 17:6a)

Grandads can be a big help as one is heading south on fall break.

#1 Prayers are lifted.

When he gave each an envelope of $ to buy a souvenir, the smiles came forth. A special time for all.

May you live to see your children’s children—(Psalm 128:6a)

Pictures have arrived since their arrival---both on-line and to our Frameo.

JLK's 1st purchase was a "stuffy"---he loves stuffies and he knows his grandad's fave Disney character is Donald Duck! Hmmm!!

Note personal stuffy, Foxy, under J's arm that made the trip!

Grandad believers are blessed as God pours out His Spirit and blessings of future generations on them and that includes grandchildren.

Isaiah 44:3 highlights the abundant grace and blessings that flow to the descendants of those who seek the Lord.