The Reno Story- July 2024

 

The first part of the month

 they cut the top windows out.

What a stunning view appeared 

as now we saw clouds floating along.

The house got wrapped in Tyvek.

A new charcoal black roof covers everything now.

Some new doors went in all sorts of new spaces.

The deck was started.

A small storage closet was removed to enlarge the shop.

It was actually the backside of the house they took out.

Closets were framed out in the office.

 A couple of loads of trash were removed.

It is still easy to see the stable side of the yard

 and the part that is "under construction."

Things continue to move forward.

Waiting right now for the windows to arrive.

Worship into the Week- Covenant

Worship into the Week-

Genesis 9:8-17

"I have set my bow in the cloud, 

and it shall be a sign of the covenant 

between me and the earth."

God's covenant with Noah

 is His covenant with me!

A strong storm roared through my neighborhood tonite.

  Though I didn't see it, 

social media posts showed the rainbow.

Our family has always been 

on rainbow lookout after a storm.

Why?

Rainbows are such a visible, notable sign from God.

The reminder in nature that ties right to Scripture.

God's Word places tonight's rainbow 

right into the connection of Genesis 9:13.

That's such a great and wonderful 

sign of a promise.

A contract, an agreement between God and his people.

May every rainbow sighting be a vivid reminder of this

precious relationship.

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Calendar Journaling- July 2024

 

Calendar Journaling- July 2024

Coming alongside my devotions is this simple practice.

A phrase take-away and 4 colored pencils.

It is always fascinating to see what ends up 

on the two-page layout for the month.

I am continuing the experiment

 of a Word Log for the month.

Praying for the Holy Spirit to help me to see

standout words each month.

So I continue...

Devotional- 

Sacred Rest- Cheryl Wunderlich

#denvacay24 with the Grownups

 

It takes a bit of coordination 

to get our tribe ALL together. 

We plan for it at least once every two years.

We give thanks when it happens.

Photo bombers. Group photos. 

Group games. Group sand games.

Many conversations. Sporting events.

More hugs. Just chilling.

Lots of laughter.  Shared blessings.

Hot tub stories.  Pool games.

Movie time. Screen time.

Rest time. Bathing beauty time.

Oodles of snuggles.

Spiritual conversations.

 Lots of good food.

Thank you, Lord for this great gift

 of a place to gather and family

 that "makes every effort"

to spend these days together.

#denvacay24 #dengrandloves

 

Oldest grandson, Griffin, going over

 the "FAMILY encouragements" 

for #denvacay24.

We were always looking for outstanding examples

 for all categories in our reports.

Smiles, Snacks, Silly Faces, 

Sunglasses and Sunscreen.

         Cousin Leighton with our littlest. 

A reminder of just how fast they grow up.

Coloring, and some earned screen time.

Highlight for everyone- SAND TIME.

Muscles. Cross Gift. Crazy Hair. Snuggles.

In the pool. Snack Time. Buried in the sand.

Cousin Luca (back row middle)

 brought some high school friends with him.

A peak into the future for when these Top 5 hit 

the teen years.  Oh Dear!!!

Worship into the Week- Shepherds Who Care

 

Worship into the Week

Jeremiah 23:1-6

This section of Scripture reminds us that the leadership

responsibility for church leaders is very important.

There is caregiving that comes with the 

title of pastor or spiritual leader. 

It is not good to be on the wrong side

 of this caregiving equation.

This is serious work and not to be taken lightly.

  “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying 

and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” 

declares the Lord.

Let us pray for the shepherds of His flock 

to be faithful and  tender. 

May they lead by godly examples in love.

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Happy 70TH BIRTHDAY JOHN!

 

July 21, 1954

Seventy years ago today.

Born in Hannibal, Missouri.

A move to Fort Wayne, Indiana 

would then be home.

That little red wagon still resides in our garden.

ROTC at Concordia High School in Fort Wayne. 

Some high school and college days.

Concordia Ann Arbor Graduation 1974

Engagement to Connie-  Summer 1981.

Many blessed years in between.

Celebrating John happened when we were together

 with our family at the beach together in June.

We don't take it for granted that we can be 

together. They are precious times.

Our Vintage 1954 party was kicked off 

with a family favorite-

Low Country boil.

The Denninger sisters worked to make the custom made hats,

 the charcuterie board, and great decorations. 

A layered ice cream sandwich cake 

was a big hit with the grands.

A very fun Scavenger Hunt was put together for all the #dengrandloves.

It included finding many of Papa's favorites.

Twizzlers, Golf Balls,

Espresso Coffee,

Faith Crosses,

and Guitars for everyone.

It was a wild night and I don't think 

we got a photo with everyone.

The grandchildren made a very special gift of a cross 

with a favorite Bible passage and all of their thumb prints.

"And let the beauty of the Lord our God 

be upon us, and establish the 

work of our hands for us." 

Psalm 90:17

70- that is a whole lot to celebrate.

So many blessings.

 So many gifts.

John, we give thanks for all that you are,

and all that you give to us all without restraint.

May the Lord bless you with good health and 

years to serve Him in His Kingdom.

We Love You.