Them Boys Them Boys

Griffin Joshua Schumacher

Age- 2 years and 3 months

Hats and shades and on the go.

Levi Michael Wilson

Age- 5 months

This one loves to make funny faces.

Jackson Frederick Meier

Age- 2 Months

(all outfits except the one with the bear 

were worn by his dad- Daniel)

We sure are learning 

a lot of new things from 

this trio of little boys.

And we can still get away with 

LOTS of Hugs and Kisses -YET.

Bible Marginalia- Keep your Soul Diligently

Bible Marginalia Series- #175

Deuteronomy 4
God instructs us to keep His commands.
To take care. 
Pay attention to soul care- 
with diligence.
Or we might just forget
 the things we have seen.
The testimony of God's ways.
Keep and guard your heart.
 It is important to our lives-
 our daily living.

 Supplies:
Micron pen 
Colored pencils

Bible Marginalia-Praise Your Name

Bible Marginalia Series-#174

We were traveling last week
 by car for many miles.
That gives me a lot of time to
 spend coloring in my Bible.
I use a laptop desk and that gives me
 enough steadiness to color when traveling.
I had colored in this margin for Isaiah 25:1
 and was reading the section right
 before this in Chapter 24.
A rather disquieting section-
terror, snares and traps.
Earth utterly broken up, destroyed,
violently shaken and 
collapsing.
The whole world in turmoil.
Then I saw a twitter feed-
NICE, FRANCE.
More shootings.
Such such sadness.
AGAIN.
And the prayer in the margin 
has new meaning.
Oh, Lord,
we must not lose sight of all your goodness
 in the midst of such violence and horror.
We cling to the wonderful things that you do,
in the middle of the mess.
Even when we cannot see or feel it.
It is the underlining form
 that shapes this world.
For you have conquered ALL
 that can take our soul-
 you have claimed us.
I will give you honor and praise.
Even.... in all the darkness....
YOU ARE LIGHT.    Amen.

Bible Journaling- The Gospel of John- Flip Through

  A Flip Though of the Gospel of John

A quick way to SEE what it looks

 like for the response in the margins 

for a book of the Bible.

 A response to God's

 TEXT MESSAGE 

to us.

If viewing on laptop or iPad-
 hit full screen to see video in larger format.

Bible Marginalia- WHATEVER

Bible Marginalia Series- #173

Colossians 3:23

Whatever you do,

Work Heartily,

as for the Lord,

and NOT for men. (people)

I have loved this verse for a long time.

All work is honorable.

Work with effort and a good heart,

for an audience of ONE.

The LORD and not for people.

This is the two page layout of Bible Journaling.

The right side was done over a year ago.

This section of Colossians

 has some of my favorite words:

steadfastly, watchful, with thanksgiving.

Wonderful words to the New Testament people, 

and to the modern day believer. 

Supplies:

Calligraphy pen

Colored pencils

Washi tape

LCMS-NYG-NOLA-2016-#2

A wonderful welcome
 all week long in New Orleans.

Event for all those in the Southeastern District

at the Historic JOY Theater

         
             Alligators          Great Food          Sasha the Comfort Dog

At the Convention Center there was an amazing
 gathering of hands-on experiential things
 for students to do- 

quiet and active.

The 10 universities

 in the Concordia system 

were in house to meet and greet students.

At the Southeastern District Display-

 Gaga Ball was a hit.

REND COLLECTIVE-
A personal favorite was in the Superdome
 for a  Mass Event one evening.

David Crowder was an afternoon highlight.

Great speakers, Bible studies, seeing friends,
meeting new friends.
Faith encouragement, great resources,
and fun times.

That is all part of a National Youth Gathering.
Every three years.
2019? Minneapolis.

LCMS- NYG-NOLA- 2016-#1

Jackson Square

The Sights and Culture of New Orleans.
This past week we joined 
25,000 students and hundreds of adults for 

  the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod- 

National Youth Gathering.

The city has some history!

Overcast skies bring

 a relief from the sun

Some great local Creole food here.

Top right - Lost bread

Bottom Left-Callas- Rice cakes

The iconic Cafe Du Monde and Beignets

Beanies Seafood and Oysters on the half shell

This restaurant has an amazing history.

Interesting architecture.

Storm moving in?

This movie was filming in town this week-
 as well as NCIS- New Orleans.

Iron work balconies-
iconic old world NOLA.

Bible Marginalia- Refresh my Heart

Bible Marginalia Series- #172

Paul needs some encouragement here

 from fellow workers in the Kingdom.

 Refresh my heart in Christ.

Truly that is the gift we give to each other-

REFRESHMENT

and ENCOURAGMENT.

To give freshness to...

to pour courage into....

What words of HOPE

 for all in full time ministry positions-

 called and the laity alike.

Supplies:

Scrapbook paper cut to fit.

 Calligraphy pen

Micron pen

Sacred Spaces- Julie Wohlrabe

LCMS Convention Break in  Milwaukee.

A gracious invitation to her home 

from Julie Wohlrabe.

Her husband, John, serves as a Vice President 

of our Synod church body.

A beautiful afternoon on the edge

 of Lake Michigan.

A perfect setting for a family

 that has served in the Navy.

Julie had the experience 

of attending a Visual Faith 

workshop in Wisconsin led by Pat Maier.

She was excited to show me her very special spot- 

for reflection, reading, and Journaling in her Bible.

A sacred space- set aside.

photo by Pat Maier

Pat Maier has designed Bible margins

 to download, print, and color

 and add to your Bible.

Created Spaces and Luther Quotes

Here is a page from Julie's Bible 

with a favorite Martin Luther quote.

While at the convention we spent many hours 

with Scripture pages to Pray and Color.

Here is the work of Julie Wholrabe.

We give thanks for such a beautiful respite

 on a gorgeous July day.

Time to see a home lovingly tended

 with world-wide collected art,

and a display arranged with an artist's eye.

Thanks much- Julie!

LCMS in Convention-Around the Table- #2

Praying over the results

 of the 66th LCMS Convention-

Scripture prayer page by Bev Wicher

Scripture Prayer Page 

by Cindy Linnemann

 Scripture Prayer page 

by Priscilla Newton

 And we listened and prayed on........

Bible Journaling-
Trust in the Lord
Connie Denninger

A Game of Bridge

 Beautiful Stitchery

 Catching up on projects-

Linda Stoterau

Following patterns-

Val Hennings

Creating-
Marcia Lange

Amy Scholz
joined in-
Pray and Color

The Word of God
prayed over the future and ministry
 of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

Comment here if you see a page you prayed and colored
 and I would love to give you credit- edits expected here.