“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.” 
John 15:1-6

“Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.”
Proverbs 4:23

Vacation | Day 8

 
Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;
But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
… And in His law he meditates day and night.
He shall be like a tree
Planted by the rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper… Psalm 1

Vacation | Day 6 & 7

Still alive but not much to report for those who still follow this blog :)

“For I know that my Redeemer lives,
And He shall stand at last on the earth;”
Job 19:25

Gone Fishin’ Vacation | Day 5

Gone fishin'(actually I just watched) and returned again… looks like fish won’t be on the menu for dinner! Me and my fishing Compadres :)
 “ And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.  Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”  They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” 
Matthew 4:18-20

Vacation | Day 4

Today was filled with a stop at a delicious bakery and Antique Shopping!
 “Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,  
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.”
Proverbs 16:24

Vacation | Day 3

Not sure what happened to day 2 but day 3 is here and we are in Texas :) Our campsite is set-up and all are enjoying themselves!
“The eternal God is your refuge,
      And underneath are the everlasting arms…” Deuteronomy 33:27

Yes, just one but we are all excited and anxiously awaiting the arrival of our parents baby #14!!
Here is his/her cute little foot :)

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
      Before you were born I sanctified you…”
Jeremiah 1:5

Handmade…

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
]The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.
Psalm 139:14-16

Outside My Window…

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
         You anoint my head with oil;
         My cup runs over.
 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
         All the days of my life;
         And I will dwell in the house of the LORD
         Forever.”
Psalm 23:5-6

Early I Will Seek YOU…

“O God, You are my God;
Early will I seek You;
My soul thirsts for You; 
 My flesh longs for You
In a dry and thirsty land
Where there is no water.
 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary,
To see Your power and Your glory.
Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,
My lips shall praise You.”
 
Psalm 63:1-3