When your AC breaks

   The current tempeture in the house. 

         A very warm 91* and climbing.

    When your AC breaks down in triple      

     degree  weather keep calm and think       

     "cool" thoughts.

   Think of ice water, snowcones, eternal winters( with Christmas! ;) ) , the movie  

  frozen,

 Antarctica , ice skating, the Midwest in the winter, snowmen, Rudolph the red nose Reindeer, a white Christmas, Christmas carols ,ice cubes, ice cream, icebergs, iceberg lettuce,ice anything, the ocean, 

 the freezer, Popsicles, icicles, snow, "walking in a winter wonderland", ice cold watermelon .

I can't think of anymore "cool" thoughts. I'm headed to the refrigerator for that ice cold watermelon that's calling my name. I think I'll imagine myself in a winter wonderland while eating it. If only that was truly possible at this moment! :D

    Hello beautiful,

     I'm so thankful to have you!

               

Hope your summer day is cool at this moment. If not do join me in thinking up some "cool" thoughts, and enjoy some watermelon too!  :D

Sunrise

      

          "And God said 'Let there be light'

              and there was light. And God

             saw that the light was good ."

                                       Genesis 1:4-4 

     

      I take the rising of the sun for granted each day.  Have you ever asked yourself "what if the sun doesn't rise tomorrow"?

 But we don't ask this, it's an unthinkable thought, of course the sun will rise in the morning , it always has , it always will!

   Why are we so certain of this ? Can we always be certain that the sun will always shine upon us each day? 

  God spoke the sun into existence , formed by His voice into the bright , warm rays we enjoy and are certain to have each day. He commanded the sun to be formed with NO uncertainty ,and He declared it as "good" He causes the sun to shine on us , to give us the continuation of the glory , beauty , warmth and light we receive from the  sun each day . 

   There is no uncertainty concerning Gods creation . Nothing was created by "random chance ", or by accident . Our world isn't spinning out of control, it's not given over to chaos, it is sustained and upheld by God the creator of all we see.

   He is Soveriegn , He is true, He is the only thing we can rely unpon and be certain of in this  life .

  Assured are we of the sun in the morning , then we can be assured and certain of Gods care for His people each and everyday.  

~Amen~

      {Doxology}

1. "Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
   Praise Him, all creatures here below;
   Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
   Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

       "From the rising of the sun to it's 

          setting, the name of the LORD

            is to be praised!" Psalm 113:3

   

Take time for tea

       Well everyday is an adventure for me and I do enjoy taking a little break from the adventures that happen each day and enjoy a cup of tea!

  So I'm going to stop, pause , think and sip on some delicious tea this afternoon before heading back into the adventure . Please join me, I promise you'll love it! ;)

          Wishing y'all a happy afternoon 

            (Include a cup of tea with it too!) 

Summer sunshine & Blue sky

Maybe it's just my imagination or maybe it's a fact but I think the sun shines brighter and the sky seems bluer once summer comes ! :)

   Even if it's just my imagination , the sun and the sky is still ,and always will be beautiful know matter what season I'm in!

   

     

It's the simple things

"Ce sont les choses simples de la vie"

   It's the simple things in life

 

   Simply enjoying the Lords day with tea & berries, Bible, John Calvin, and poetry! 

Summer Strawberries

     It's just simply wonderful to live five minutes away from a strawberry field ! Summer has hit California! 

:) 

Finding True Rest

Psalm 62 by 

Stuart Townsends & Aaron Keyes

 

My soul finds rest in God alone,
My Rock and my salvation;
A fortress strong against my foes,
And I will not be shaken.
Though lips may bless and hearts may curse,
And lies like arrows pierce me,
I'll fix my heart on righteousness,
I'll look to Him who hears me.

O praise Him, hallelujah,
My Delight and my reward;
Everlasting, never failing,
My Redeemer, my God.

Find rest, my soul, in God alone
Amid the world's temptations;
When evil seeks to take a hold
I'll cling to my salvation.
Though riches come and riches go,
Don't set your heart upon them;
The fields of hope in which I sow
Are harvested in heaven.

I'll set my gaze on God alone
And trust in Him completely;
With every day pour out my soul
And He will prove His mercy.
Though life is but a fleeting breath,
A sigh too brief to measure,
My King has crushed the curse of death
And I am His forever.

Stuart Townend & Aaron KeyesCopyright © 2007 Thankyou Music (Adm. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, songs@integritymusic.com)

Alfresco Painting

The weather is so wonderful today , it just seemed to say " let's paint Alfresco today!" ,and so that is just we did today! :)

I think we have some budding future artist in the family! 

       

     I shall now play the art critic concerning these masterpieces ;)

        Thaddeus has painted a very 

         complex and stormy piece. 

     Lucie's  is minimalism at it's best!  

    Liberty's reminds me of a story yet to be told.

      Emmeline's is perfectly balanced, and clean .

Such lovely masterpieces I have before me, I love watching little ones create! We will definitely be doing more of this as we get into summer! 

Carmel-by-the-sea

Snapshots from our quick trip to Carmel-by-the-sea. To look at the beautiful, great, vast, and mighty ocean causes me to reflect unpon the Magnitude and beauty of The Lord ! How great Thou art oh God!

Be still

 Being still on this beautiful Lords day reflecting upon His great love and mercy to such a sinner as me. I give thanks and praise Him for His atoning blood ! 

 

 Jesus Thank You

VERSE 1
The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend
The agonies of Calvary
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me

CHORUS
Your blood has washed away my sin
Jesus, thank You
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied
Jesus, thank You
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table
Jesus, thank You

VERSE 2
By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end

BRIDGE
Lover of my soul
I want to live for You

© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP).
  

VERSO 1
El misterio de la cruz no puedo comprender 
La angustia que llegó a sufrir
El perfecto Dios, Su Hijo entregó 
La copa amarga Él bebió por mí

CORO
Tu sangre, mi maldad lavó
Gracias, Cristo 
Fue satisfecha la ira de Dios
Gracias, Cristo
Tu enemigo fui y hoy me siento a Tu mesa
Gracias, Cristo

VERSO 2
Por Tu sacrificio me acercaste a Ti
Quitaste toda enemistad
Tu gloriosa gracia derramaste en mí 
Tu misericordia es sin igual

PUENTE
Amante de mi ser
Quiero vivir por Ti 

© 2004 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)

Joyously Surrendered

Great is His faithfulness

It's been three years since I've posted ! My goodness , so much has happened, so much has changed but Gods faithfulness still remains the same and I am so thankful for this!

Baby Lucie joined our family September 22 2014, making me a big sister of 7!!! 

Marshall family 

Easter Sunday 2016

Picture credit Brian A.Marshall