20:23. Do not make anything to rank with me; neither gods of silver nor gods of gold shall you make for yourself.
Did you know an ancient symbol of obedience was a pierced ear?
Hebrews 13:4-5a. Let marriage be honored among all, and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the immoral and adulterers. Let your life be free from love of money, but be content with what you have,
43⁰F NNW@12mph SR0717 SS1820
Morning Offering given
Village quiet
No coffee
The man sleeps
Happy “38” Birthday, son #2. Have an awesome day.
Day#3 intermittent fasting. DMW (drink more water)
Light fixtures are up in the garage. As is new heater. Insulation, wall board, and studs await placement.
Must get my homework done for Bible study class. Thus far, it has been a very interesting one.
Thank you to son #5 for a very enjoyable supper last evening. Always good to spend time with you. The new Mexican restaurant in Sparta is very good. https://g.co/kgs/HR8yKC
28th Sunday Ordinary time… St Teresa of the Child Jesus.
Know you are prayed for.
46⁰F NNE@13mph SR0715 SS1821
Morning Offering given
Village wet and grateful for rain
Coffee good
The man sleeps
New furnace is quiet something called two stages, which keeps fan blowing. All I know is it is comfortable in here.
Making a quick trip to IA this morning and back.
Looking forward to having supper with the boy at 5 tonight… New Mexican place in Sparta.
Yesterday, I started intermittent fasting with the Body Fast app. I think this might help me get serious and lose some weight… 100# to be exact. Now to get those measurements done.
Scripture… 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 10:31, 3:16-17, 12:27, 15:44; Roman’s 12:1-2; 1 Tim 4:8, 5:23, Matt 6:22-23; Phillipians 1:20; Psalm 100:3; Roman’s 12:4; Genesis 35:11-12; and more. https://www.openbible.info/topics/our_bodies_being_temples
Pulled Made to Crave off the bookshelf. Time to read it again.
Question… can acedia be the issue?
Know you are prayed for.
47⁰F rainy E@18mph SR0714 SS1823
Morning Offering given
Village wet
Coffee bold and smooth
The man sleeps
New furnance in. Old furnace gone.
Basement needs cleaning
Know you are prayed for
Rain drops
running down
the window pane
Water pooling
On roadways and
driveways
Dry fields
Soaking up moisture
Temps dropping into
The forties
Wind comes up
Sneaking its way
Through the sash
Leaving the chill behind
As it sucks the warmth
From the room
Woodstove
Cracking and popping
As it warms
From the newly lit
Wood chunks
Chopped last year
Bout this time
Rocker, shawl, hot cocoa
Warm the insides
Fallow time
Is coming.
44⁰F E@12mph SR0713 SS1825
Morning Offering given
Village waking
Coffee, left in travel mug on counter… dang it
Beautiful out here this morning. Perfect temp to enjoy what sky can be seen thru the clouds. Rain is coming. We need it. Summer flowers are fading. The tree leaves are past their prime. Gardens are being cleared. Last of the summer vegetables are enjoyed at table. Harvest is coming along nicely. Fallow time is coming.
I’m looking forward to fallow time. DST will end. Order will be restored. The ebb and flow of life’s tide will return to normal.
The celebration of gratitude and thankfulness will soon be upon us. Perhaps an inventory of God’s generosity should be made. We are sometimes neglectful in that area.
Know you are prayed for.
Coming into her own
32⁰F E@4mph SR0712 SS1827
Morning Offering given
Village peaceful
Coffee good
Dr this morning.
Happy 20 Birthday Keziah
Furnace kaput, new one comes Thursday. Better now than January.
Yard art has been gathered up for storage. One last weed pull.
The fallow time is coming. A time to be unproductive so as to resore ourselves. It’s a time to read books, have good conversation, evaluate the path you walk, write letters, and fix what ails you.
Know you are prayed for.
46⁰F WNW@10 mph SR0711 SS1828
Morning Offering given
Village quiet
Coffee good
Happy Birthday “106” Dad C, may you rest in peace.
Happy Anniversary, Mark & Sue
Have an awesome day!
Know you are prayed for.
Yesterday, we attended 10am Mass here. We were greeted by many on the way in.
The visiting priest informed us of his village in India.
The Rosary was said before mass in a reverent, beautiful way by someone whose voice inflections told you they had talked with our Lady many times previous.
The fall bazaar was in its 2 day. Snagged a couple awesome items.
Everyone friendly & welcoming.
The Baptist would have liked this church. No frill, no fuss, the only focus on the altar…the body of Christ.
Keep your eyes on Jesus.
In the "Wilds of Wisconsin & Cornfields of Iowa" 