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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Lainey Ella is 2!

                                             

                                          This little sweetie- Lainey Ella 

                      recently celebrated her second birthday.

 She is the youngest of the #dengrandloves.
She is bubbly, babbling, 
inquisitive and quite capable. 

The Lainey banner and the Birthday balloon.
A tower of cupcakes with sprinkles.
She has figured out the gift opening part this year.
And... she knows how to use her smile.
Cupcakes, some coloring with brother,
 another Ellie for day care, try on a new outfit.


A fun new kitchen set and all are interested.
It has running water! Oh my!

A precious family gathers
 to hold all that is dear.
Heavenly Father, 
send grace and protection to sweet Lainey
as she grows in the Kingdom as your daughter.
Amen.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Anniversary Blessings- 41 years

 

This August marks 41 years

 of marriage for John and I.


An Anniversary toast celebrating all

 of God's rich blessings in our life.

More than we can count, more than

we are even aware of in our lives.


John and I met when I was in 5th grade
 and he was in 6th grade.
So we have know each other for 58 years.
I try to wrap my head around that sometimes. 
 All the hopes and dreams.
All the challenges and struggles.

The incredible joy and laughter.
Opportunities beyond our imagination.
Watching the hand of God write the story
 of our journey as followers of Jesus.
His goodness and mercy has been part of  
this love story.
May anything in our lives that is good 
be attributed to His Glory.


Monday, August 28, 2023

Hadley Grace is 4!

                     

                          Hadley Grace- Miss Unicorn  

recently celebrated her 4th birthday.

Her family loves to gather round 
and find ways to make it special.

Hadley loves her new unicorn sheets, 
helping out in the kitchen and fancy hair.
#4 and the Unicorn cake

Fun gifts included the unicorn theme
and she is the cutest medical assistant.
Some new babies for Hadley Grace.
She takes care of her "real" ones
 and her pretend babies.
The very special friends 
were the sweet cousins who live nearby.

What a special blessing to spend time
 with these grand loves.
Dear Lord, please guard and protect 
Hadley Grace and bless her with good health
 and all of your Goodness.
Amen.



Friday, August 25, 2023

Worship into the Week- Grafted In

Worship into the Week-
Romans 11- Gentiles Grafted In

We stand fast through faith.
Our God does not reject.
Our God keeps,
chooses,
elects 
and gifts grace.
And I am GRAFTED into that 
amazing plan of God.
 My favorite Bible verse as 
Connie Graft Denninger.
Thank you heavenly Father.

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Worship into the Week- Salvation to All

 

Worship into the Week-
Romans 10: 5-17

There is a master plan for salvation for all.
"For everyone who calls on
 the name of the Lord will be saved."
"Faith comes from hearing 
and hearing from the Word of Christ."
Simple truths laid out
 in an eternal 
working plan.
For me, for all.
What a gift.

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

August in Vintage Grace Gardens

 


The neighborhood is turning
 into a brilliant display of pinks, reds, 
and lavender. 
Every year I am surprised by the display.
 How do I forget from one year to another?

On the front porch there is blooming
 a bromeliad that I have been watching for 5 years.
Hot red is the color of this sun impatient- 
just setting fire to a pot of blooms.
So many pretty flowers 
to view in the garden in August.

I deadheaded the phlox 
and it is back again.

The hydrangea are showing off.
But, I know by the night sounds 
that summer is waning.
That is a bit sad, of course.
Bloom well dear plants, bloom well.
The days are getting shorter.

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Worship in the Week- Sovereign Choice


 Worship into the Week-
Sovereign Choice
Romans 9: 1-5 (6-13)

"But it is not as though 
the word of God has failed. 
For not all who are descended from Israel 
belong to Israel, and not all are children of Abraham
 because they are his offspring,
but "Through Isaac shall your offspring be named."
This means that it is not the children of the flesh who
are the children of God, but the children 
of the promise are counted as offspring.
Thank you, Lord for preparing a way for 
me to be a daughter of the promise. Amen

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Worship into the Week- Hidden Treasure

Worship into the Week-
Hidden Treasure

Matthew 13: 44-52

Jesus uses parables to speak wisdom 

and truth into His Kingdom revealed.

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure 

hidden in a field, which a man found 

and covered up. 

Then in his joy he goes 

and sells all that he has and buys that field."

Worth everything.

More than we can imagine.

Beyond understanding.

We know the treasure.

Jesus and life in Him.

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