"If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land." ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14 ~ "Good evening. Today our fellow citizens, our way ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Good Times
Stephanie, Beloved Sistah, brought Daddy and Mom to Roanoke today where we had lunch and celebrated Dad's upcoming birthday. God blessed my siblings and I when He gave us to Jim and Gladys. We were raised in a Godly household and I remember family devotions, prayers before travel, prayers before a ... Read More about Good Times
Craft Show, GOP Grand Opening, TATERS, Antique Tractors
Saturday past, the Thompson Valley Community Center hosted their annual craft show and I always spend too much money...according to my wallet but not the crafters...grin. Mr. P. makes the most fabulous wood products...as evidenced by the solid oak side table I brought home. I believe he uses mortise ... Read More about Craft Show, GOP Grand Opening, TATERS, Antique Tractors
Sabbath Keeping
"Then those that feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in His presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored His name." ~ Malachi 3:16 ~ "To fear is to have more faith in your antagonist than in Christ." ~ ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
A Girl With a Dream Becomes a Women With Vision
Everywhere I go (feed store, library, post office, church) people ask, "Can you believe it's already the end of August?" My answer is, "I can't believe I've lived, actuarially, two-thirds of my life much less it being the end of August already." Perhaps it's due to the ennui of Autumn's fast ... Read More about A Girl With a Dream Becomes a Women With Vision
Sabbath Keeping
"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" ~ Micah 6:8 ~ "I am convinced that the jealous, the angry, the bitter and the egotistical are the first to race to the top of mountains. A ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Quinn’s Kiva Giveaway
It's August and if the old folks are correct, there's a snow for every morning fog this month; thus far, four fogs have been noted. This morning is beautiful...but aren't they all when one wakes up above ground? and the promise of a new day looms large. Yesterday, I went to the birthday celebration ... Read More about Quinn’s Kiva Giveaway
Sabbath Keeping
"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you." ~ Isaiah 26:3 ~ "Faith don't come in a bushel basket, Missy. It come one step at a time. Decide to trust Him for one little thing today, and before you know it, you find out He's so trustworthy you be ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Sabbath Keeping
"If racing against mere men makes you tired, how will you race against horses?" If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?" ~ Jeremiah 12-5 ~ "Our labor preserves us from three great evils - weariness, vice and want." ~ Voltair ~ "Negative people ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Unpacking Summer
A recent visitor to Thistle Cove Farm is still here. This fawn and mother were in the hay pasture when Mom decided to jump the fence. For some reason, the fawn wasn't comfortable following, stayed behind and, eventually, made her way to the yard. To allow the fawn access to pastures, I opened gates ... Read More about Unpacking Summer