2104 Soul- Tending Reading

A variety of books to add to the list

 for Soul-tending reading for 2014.

 Most of these are pinned

 on my board on Pinterest.

books-soul-tending-reading

May the Lord bless the continued journey 

of more reading that points to Him, 

helps me to see Him in my daily walk

 and gives me the courage to be His witness.

Bible Marginalia- Preparing the Way

Bible Marginalia Series- #43

In these 12 days of CHRISTMAS-

that follow the ADVENT 

liturgical calendar markings,

we are reminded of the journey

 that is ahead for all believers.

We are to prepare the Way of the Lord......

That all flesh

 may see the salvation 
of the LORD.
But, not by our MIGHT,
but with the power of the 
Holy Spirit.

That is certainly a call to
participation
for all the followers 
of Jesus.

Supplies used:
Washi tape
 Colored pencils
Fine point Sharpie marker- non-bleeding

California Dreaming- Highlights

Dana Point

Off the cliffs -

catching a breeze

Spectacular sunsets

St. John's Lutheran Church

 Orange, CA

Palm Trees- Garden Grove, CA

Vintage Heaven shops in 

Orange, CA

 Laguna Beach Sunset

Surfers at 

Mission at San Juan Capistrano

La Jolla Sunset

 Roses in San Diego

There is just something pretty special about time in Califrnia.

Pretty sure I don't want to live there -

 but there is plenty to capture

 my attention when we visit.

California Dreamin'- The Del

A recent trip back to Southern California 

allowed us the opportunity to visit again

 a few of our HONEYMOON highlights.

 32 Years Ago- 

we honeymooned at the DEL.

A favorite- the Bird of Paradise

 

Voted one of the most beautiful beaches

 

 Took our photos in these chairs- 32 years ago.

 

The roses are just gorgeous.

The sunsets are spectacular. 

We would find our seats by 4:15

 to watch the sun go down.

The crisp blue of sea and sky.

Victorian goodness- on an island - 

with more than a 

hundred years of history-
awesome.

Days of Christmas- 2014

Gathering some favorite photographs

 of Christmas 2014-

around the house.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May the Light of our 

Lord Jesus be the gift that 

touches your heart 

this Christmas.
Blessings to each and every one!

It's a Wonderful Time of the Year

And a special gift 

has been the JOY of 2014-

his name is Griffin Joshua.

This is the look 

and the fast movement 

when he sees anything electronic.

And household items become crowns.

and all sorts of items of delight.

And then there are the RIDES.

Bowl Riding.

Can Riding

(blurry coz it is always moving)

Shoulder Riding.

Bag Riding.

 Duffle Riding

Box Riding

Box Nesting

And hugs that bring on the SMILES,

For bath times in "Ducky"

or a quiet moment or two,

and a secret whispered here.

For a new little family
 finding their way each day.

We give thanks for this

sweet gift.