For the kingdom of God

 is not a matter of talk

but of power. 

1 Cor. 4:20

 

Wally!

 

wild gernium

For it is not those who hear the law

 who are righteous in God's sight, 

but it is those who obey the law 

who will be declared righteous.

Romans 2:13

 

So happy to have the hummers still here!

 

The sparrows are enjoying the weeds 

we never got around to pulling during the summer!

"Lift up  your eyes to the heavens, 

look at the earth beneath;

the heavens will vanish like smoke,

the earth will wear out like a garment

and its inhabitants die like flies.

But My salvation will last forever,

My righteousness will never fail."

Is. 51:6

 

Sweet Baby Grand!

 

morning at the river.

"I am the Lord, and there is no other.

I form the light and create the darkness,

I bring prosperity and create disaster;

I, the Lord, do all these things."

Is. 45:7

 

 

Doubles are the best!

 

Praying Mantis 

with grasshopper lunch!

This is what the Lord says-

Your Redeemer, who formed you in the womb:

I am the Lord, who has made all things,

who alone stretched out the heavens,

who spread out the earth by Myself.

Is. 44:24

 

There is nothing more precious 

than the laughter of a child!

 

It's a great time of year!!

"Before Me no god was formed,

nor will there be one after Me.

I, even I, am the Lord,

and apart from Me there is no savior."

Is. 43:10-11

 

GOOD MORNING!

 

 

What a perfect time for the tomatoe worms to show up!

We are done with the tomatoes.

 

 

Eating my very first PawPaw

grown from our own tree!!

Therefore, as we have opportunity,

let us do good to all people,

especially to those who belong 

to the family of believers.

Gal. 6:10

 

The complete and utter joy of a child

with a fresh muddle puddle. 

 

A sweater for me!

It's been a few years since I've made a sweater

for myself. Been planning it for a while!

Top-down raglan.

The yarn is Red Heart 100% wool 

and was bought 

for me at an estate sale several years 

ago by my Aunt Katie.  

Listen, my dear brothers;

Has not God chosen those 

who are poor in the eyes of the world

 to be rich in faith

 and to inherit the kingdom 

He promised those who love Him?

James 2:5

 

Another life lesson from a flock of chickens:

This is Wally. He doesn't realize that he looks different 

from all the other birds, and doesn't seem to have a 

clue that he is only half their size. 

 

 

A meeting of the minds

at mid-day. 

In repentance and rest is your salvation,

in quietness and trust is your strength.

Is. 30:15

 

For the Lord is our judge, 

the Lord is our lawgiver,

the Lord is our king;

it is He who will save us.

Is. 33:22

 

Our first meal at our new, beautifully handcrafted table.

My Honey is so very talented!

Woods used include planks and beams from the old barn

and solid oak trim from the house. 

The stories this table could tell....

and the memories yet to be made...

 

The petunias are winding down.

They know the season is nearly over.

 

THANK YOU, Doris

for the scrap yarn!!

Wonderful hat material!

Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you;

He rises to show you compassion.

For the Lord is a God of justice.

Blessed are all who wait for Him!

Is. 30:18

 

GOOD MORNING!

 

A rare sighting 

and even rarer shot

of a hummingbird moth!

A generous man will prosper;

he who refreshes others

will himself be refreshed.

Prov. 11:25

 

The fun treasures of fall!

 

hiding....

Lord, You establish pace for us;

all that we have accomplished 

You have done for us.

Is. 26:12

 

Without faith it is impossible to please God,

because anyone who comes to Him

must believe that He exists

and that He rewards those 

who earnestly seek Him. 

Heb. 11:6

 

The Lord Almighty 

is the on you are to regard as holy;

He is the one you are to fear,

He is the one you are to dread.

Is. 8:13

 

 

The Lord works out everything for His own ends-

even the wicked for a day of disaster.

Prov. 16:4

 

 

The watering hole is a popular place

during this heat wave.

 

Simple, cool lunch

for us!

 

Child's knit sweater.

Top-down raglan. 

Bernat Mosaic yarn

Calypso colorway. 

The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,

keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

Prov. 15:3

 

I've been playing around with some

of my photos.

When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord,

He makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

Prov. 16:7

 

Playing in the bubbles!

Of the increase of His government

and peace

there will be no end.

Is. 9:7

 

the colors of the season 

have started.

 

baby bullfrog.

Each one should test his own actions.

Then he can take pride in himself,

without comparing himself to somebody else,

for each one should carry his own load.

Gal. 6:4-5

 

Mallow

 

Female Goldfinch

The quiet words of the wise 

are more to be heeded

 than the shouts of a ruler of fools. 

Wisdom is better and weapons of war. 

Ecc. 9:17-18

 

Toasted wheat bun

garden fresh spinach 

garden fresh tomatoe

chicken fresh eggs

slices of bacon

 

sliced ham

garden fresh tomatoe

garden fresh spinach

chicken fresh egg

sprinkle of cheese

Getting creative with the eggs!!

As you do not know the path of the wind,

or how the body is formed in a mother's womb,

so you cannot understand the work of God,

the Maker of all things.

Ecc. 11:5

 

The prayer of a righteous man

is powerful and effective.

James 5:16

 

Waiting for lunch...

 

  

Wrapping up lunch!!

When God gives any man wealth and possessions,

and enables him to enjoy them,

to accept his lot and be happy in his work-

this is a gift of God.

He seldom reflects on the days of his life,

because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.

Ecc. 5:19-20