~ Sam P. Spade, Secret Agent (in chair), Smudge Moonbeam (black cat) and Sadie BeauHunkus Ridge (lower right corner) three reasons it's hard for me to leave home ~ Over the decades (yes, I am that old - lol), it's been a privilege to both attend and speak at various conferences, ... Read More about The Best Way to Be Prepared is to Plan Ahead – for a Conference
Sabbath Keeping ~ God calling
"Before they call I will answer. While they are still speaking I will hear." ~ Isaiah 65:24 ~ "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet." ~ Frederick Buechner ~ "When Christ calls a man He bids him come and die." ~ Deitrich ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping ~ God calling
Sabbath Keeping – Good Shepherd
"The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing." ~ Psalm 23:1 ~ "God has entrusted us with His most important possession...His people. He asks us to shepherd and mold them into strong disciples, with brave faith and good character." ~ John Ortberg ~ "The seaman tells stories of winds, the ploughman ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping – Good Shepherd
August is winding down…
This is the new Thistle Cove Farm logo; Gina made this wonderful work and Anita gave input. I am over the moon happy; thank you, thank you, thank you! I thought about centering it, in the header, then decided (1) I didn't know how and (2) I really, really like it off-center. Just like me, eh? ... Read More about August is winding down…
Sabbath Keeping – Gaelic Blessing
"The Lord gives strength to His people, He blesses His people with peace." ~ Psalm 29:11 ~ "Peace is not the absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." ~ Ronald Reagan ~ "Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness but because you deserve ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping – Gaelic Blessing
Sabbath Keeping ~ Grief
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." ~ Psalm 116:15 ~ "Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity, the price you pay for love. The only cure for grief is to grieve." ~ Earl Grollman ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping ~ Grief
MAX’S HOME GOING (my eulogy and memories)
[Max's struggle is over; God took her Home without the horribleness that brain cancer would have rendered her body. It was my privilege to say these few words at Max's funeral. Only one name is used as I want to protect the family's privacy. My heartfelt appreciation for your prayers over the past ... Read More about MAX’S HOME GOING (my eulogy and memories)
Sabbath Keeping – storms
"He calmed the storm to a whisper and the waves of the sea were hushed." ~ Psalm 207:29 ~ "My boy, one small breeze doesn't make a wind storm." ~ John McGraw ~ "A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor." "God will invade. But I wonder whether people who ask God to interfere ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping – storms
Sabbath Keeping
"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the Lord Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." ~ Malachi 3:10 ~ "One is ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Sabbath Keeping…and a little bit more ~
"I said, I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin, I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked." ~ Psalm 39:1 ~ "A smart person knows how to talk. A wise person knows when to be silent." ~ Roy T. Bennett ~ "Live your truth. Express your love. Share ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping…and a little bit more ~