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.

           

SUNSET!

SUNRISE! SUNSET!

What a blessing---to have wide-open windows on both the east and west sides of our mountain ridges.

"From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised." (Psalm 113:3)

Yesterday's sunset was a beautiful closure to our western view of the Smoky Mountains!

Praise the LORD!

AUTUMN BLESSINGS!

A bit of morning chill yesterday lead to a need for a jacket today!

As Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, "For everything there is a season." 

But sometimes the same season has not only different temps, but also different weather patterns. Last week had yet to have an actual hurricane hit landfall, quite late, if not the latest.

Then Hurricane Isaias made landfall yesterday as the latest to hit Gulf Coast, USA. 

In the fall season, a time to uproot began with apple picking.

Think harvest.  

Yet, this week Barber's Orchards are closed due to wind gusts' predictions.

 

Harvest time reminds us all of God's sowing and reaping----whether harvesting crops from the ground or gathering fruits of spiritual lives of people. In both arenas of sowing and harvesting, trusting the Lord for timing in our labor inspires us knowing that in His timing, we will reap what we sow.

Think due season

A bountiful harvest of blessings!

GOD'S MERCIES CALL HIS PEOPLE! BE THANKFUL!!

Do you hear God's Calling?

How do you respond? 

Open your Bible. Where?

Years ago in Romans 12, I started in verse 1.

Recognize God's Mercies as a free gift to believers.

Gifts that are expanded with prepositional phrases.

"In" all areas of life; in affliction, in devotion, in faith, in hope, in joy, in perseverance, in prayer, in tribulation.

AMEN!

WORDFULL WEDNESDAY!

I found words this a.m. All from a bookmark. 

I was led to Psalm 71 and beyond.

• A great scripture to use to kick-start remembering to pray a "Prayer for Old Age" for my widows group on 6/8/20. Recall again today!
• God is with you.He moves with you. God is not static.He is not only a temporary refuge. Trust in the Lord, for all things, not just in deliverance from your circumstances.
• Do not cast me off in the time of old age. Forsake me not when my strength is spent. (Psalm 71:9) Remind me you are my true resource.
• 8/1/21 Andrew Beach's sermon, "You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again....bring me up again....and comfort me again. (Psalm 71:20-21)
• Son's prayer of praise for me on Mother's Day 2023 @ Allen Bible Church...."Grateful how you, Mom, have loved all three of us; compassionately, tenaciously and sacrificially!" 
• Resolve today to sing praises for your righteousness, my Redeemer!

LORD, thank you for my wagonful of "R" words today! 

TRUTH FROM STATE OF TENNESSEE!

Prayer Mountain has 29 Biblical teachings inscribed in the monuments on the right side of the 321 steps which lead to the top. The state funding each marker is engraved along with the teaching.

Verses from Tennessee focused on regeneration and were the 3rd monument on the way up. 

In Matthew 19:28, Jesus addresses his disciples, promising them a significant role in the future. He states that during the renewal or regeneration, when the Son of Man is seated on his glorious throne, his followers will also occupy twelve thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.

So transformative. Think all things new.

Titus 3:5 says that God saved us not because of righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy. It also says this happens through the “washing of regeneration” and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

God's mercy is key to regeneration! 

The state of Tennessee's monument shares that truth.

SERENE SABBATH!

Thank You, God!

JESUS DIED FOR OUR SINS!

Enough Said! Amen!!

WALKABOUT WEDNESDAY 9/30/2026

Ten commandments embedded in the mountains!

God spoke them first. (Exodus 20:1)

Ten commandments in beautiful Fields of the Wood Biblical Theme Park created from the mountain stone. (November 15, 1940)

A perfect "Walk-a-Bout Wednesday".....

up the TEN COMMANDMENTS MOUNTAIN

.....or if you are,

..... "cane-driven" as I, allow hubby/friend to drive you to the top!

"BLESSED ARE THEY 

THAT DO HIS COMMANDMENTS,

THAT THEY MAY HAVE RIGHT 

TO THE TREE OF LIFE,

AND MAY ENTER IN

THROUGH THE GATES

INTO THE CITY."

(REVELATION 22:14)

AMEN!

POP

POP

There's lots of POP in my life. It helps with recall. 

Most focus on prayer.

Path

Of

Praise

Position

Of

Praise

Practice

Of

Praise

Place

Of

Prayer

Place of Prayer varies; bed, prayer chair by window with a mountain view, riding in a car, large prayer chair in prayer room, beachside, creekside, Deep Creek, church pew etc. 

Today hubby and I will exploring a "new to us" mountain place of prayer....Fields of the Wood!

I'm back. An amazing trip! 

A new POP---

Psalms 

Of

Praises

Seeing Psalm 24 reminded me of my fave 4th grade teacher who taught us to memorize some psalms, including Psalm 24 which I have loved ever since. She even allowed me to sit with her and cry when I had trouble with long division. Years later she taught my church youth group when I was in high school and kept up with me until her death. 

Those memories lead me to a new Place of Prayer.....a concrete bench under the Psalms of Praise where I bowed in prayers of praise thanking the LORD for blessing me with her in my life! 

PLACE  OF PRAYER

POPS APLENTY! 

TUESDAY TRUTH!

FEC Senior Pastor Pace Mckee begins each service with prayer and the first part of Isaiah 40:8.....

The grass withers, the flowers fade, 

......allowing the congregation to finish the verse.

But the word of our God stands forever. (NASB)

Amen!

God's Word--a balm of truth this Tuesday and everyday!

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Yesterday was the 2nd anniversary of changing our address from Memphis, TN to Bryson City, NC! 

We were welcomed to N.C. by Hurricane Helene's flooding which prevented a return to speak at FEC's Heart To Heart group. 

But God.....had daughter Molly video my message.

Less than a month later, dear friend Ellen died in Memphis and hubby drove me so I was able to speak at her funeral.  Then sudden death of dear friend Dixie in Hot Springs, AR. was followed  by a major stroke when we returned to N.C. Our new residence was not exactly a "place of grace" for us. 

But God in His love and mercy.....has continued to strengthen me......

2 Timothy 4:17

....through His people at church and in the neighborhood! 

His strength through His people from many zip codes!

FANTASTIC FRIDAY!

Together Again....2026 is a great start for this fabulous but emotional Friday! 

We had not visited since October 7, 2025 and were looking forward to being with them again!

Even a sign on the road seemed appropriate for a visit the Heinzes!

Going 64 E towards Highlands after Franklin, NC we could follow our noses so to speak and enjoy the ride. Left on Walnut Ridge and up the narrow road a bit, we began looking for Lick Skillet Road for a good old laugh. Familiarity with roadways and jeep rides has a way to welcome all who have ever visited the Henize family,

Past the wooden cross and row of black mailboxes we turned right to head up Glennview Lane! Of course, passing the Garage Mahall had both of us and every one who has ever stayed there with a sweet memory and a catch in their throat. Think T-Cups!

Our granddaughter Lucy even zip-lined down to it from their house!

They were waiting on the front porch for us! After meeting their son Scott for the first time, we moved from swinging on the wooden porch swing we pulled up the wicker chairs for easy sitting and lots of chatting!

Before working in the insurance business, LEL, was a pastor and his life, as well as hers, was filled with serving others. 

They still have beautiful!stained glass windows in their home, plus books on on most every table. Margie just finished The Calamity Club and is trying to get hime to read it now!

A current story he shared was about their three kids, who remain closely connected. Karen (70), Bud (68), and Scott, aka Scottie, (65), all retired within one year of each other! His face glowed as he told the story! He winked as he said it was a way to have one of them with them every time they came back to the mountains lately! Now they even cook for them and drive them around!

Larry admitted that he would be 90 in October so he no longer was driving! Margie quickly interjected, "I am only 95 and won't be 96 until November! I can drive if needed!" (???) a

WORDS don't do justice for the time spent with these special friends!

As always, she rings the bell as we leave! Traditions have a way of remaining regardless of age! He might have waited on the porch but pastor Henize, Uncle Larry, aka Lawrence Eugene never misses a chance to say"Good Job" as a way to encourage his Muzzie!

A fantastic Friday like no other!

SAVOR MOMENTS!

Heading into Jimmy's Produce, I was welcomed by Purple Alamanda.......

......and a chat with the clerk who always welcomes me with kindness.

For age-related folks who have reached "80" kindness counts big time, especially when mixed with patience!

Thank you LORD for all the moments you use to encourage me through others. 

GRATEFUL!

GRATEFUL!

What a beautiful word!!

A word to be worn by every Christian! 

In everything, give thanks....(1 Thessalonians 5:18)

It is God's will.

How grateful I am to have family who make that an easy adjective to add to one's day! 

From floral bouquet to YUMMY food it was the "BEST YET" as Jack says!

A big thanks to BB and Poppy for a home-cooked birthday lunch extraordinaire! (w/ a go-box of ham, home-grown tomatoes & a fave lemon-blueberry pound cake)

Much obliged as Daddy would say!

BEST DAY EVER!

BEST DAY EVER chanted Jack as he jumped up and down on the bubble wrap! 

The first time I heard the LOUD POP, I thought someone had fired a gun at our house! 

Then, the BIG surprise--- my daughter came in with a bouquet of flowers mixed with cards from every family member I've ever had along with hometown chums, Memphis church friends and even a few PiPhi sisters. Her goal was 80 cards for my 80th......and then some!

Oh Happy Day! (Romans 12:10)

SURPRISE! SURPRISE!! SURPRISE!!!

EARLY AM CALL FROM NY!

PRAYER FROM TEXAS!!

SINGING FROM NORTH CAROLINA!!!

BBC TV  from our 3 kids

A work of art from cedar wood our FL artist who, with his wife, sits on the back pew w/us at FBC here in Bryson........

...& cards, texts and emails from family & friends that blessed my heart!

Grandparent's DAY Prayer was a special boost---9 times over!

I heard from each one of them via a BIG BritBox surprise subscription!

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN!

LOVE AND UNITY = FAB FAMILY, GOOD FOOD, A HEALING BOO-BOO & an unrevealed surprise!

A place filled with many fun memories of laughter and yummy food!

An old pic from back in the day!

Still not open in April 5, 2026. Glad we kept trying!

Jarrett House employees tried to find help for my "boo-boo" from their first aid kit but they accepted my rolled up sock of ice without criticism.

Grandboys rocking w/ Grandmother as their mom, who is a real photographer, took the pic! 

Love and respect are a part of married life, regardless of the number of years. (Ephesians 5:33)

RESULT---a good time was had by all 6 of us from age 8 to almost 80!

BURN DAY!

A somewhat foggy beginning to our day.....

turned into a burn day!

But...it was much more than that! Think analogous of true friendship in both neighboring and faith!

Note 2 people seen through the bottom left window pain. AKA friends!

Together making way for a clearer mountain view and some wildflower planting.

LISTEN FOR GOD'S VOICE!

In my noisy world today, with text dings, doc appointments' portal emails and loud music when on hold for a credit card company investigating a hack, it's difficult for me to hear anything without fear & confusion.

But God has a voice---I just need to listen. 

Then, I heard a train a-comin'---it was a subtle nudge to remind me of quieter times. Times past. My childhood home had a on S.  Virginia St. just past Dixon's grocery. Even trips to Mama Davenport's 2nd St. in Clarksville past Ft. Campbell, KY had a RR crossing down the hill to be heard from her front porch! Memphis college dorm and Central Avenue rental both provided train a'comin' toots and clackity-clacks to urge us to run across Southern for a class or wait patiently in car 

Even today's extra loud GSMR.... 

....took me back to those sweet Polar Express rides with my two youngest grands.

Those noises are so rich with memories I can still be surrounded by an inner quiet/stillness which allows ears to hear as I continue to listen for God's still small voice. Think internal prompt from the Holy Spirit.

Being still ---still listening.