Renovating old homes is not about making them look new; it is about making new unnecessary - Ty McBride - busy with the tape measure! What with the rains, the extreme cold, some frustrating missteps and then the winter storms, it has been hard for us to catch a break when it comes to seeing…
"I have much more to say to you, but you can’t handle it now. However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you in all truth. He won’t speak on his own, but will say whatever he hears and will proclaim to you what is to come. He will glorify me, because he will…
a few thankful words and photos
filtered through the lens of God's spectacular initiative of love and grace in Jesus.
“I’ve loved you the way my Father has loved me. Make yourselves at home in my love. If you keep my commands, you’ll remain intimately at home in my love. That’s what I’ve done—kept my Father’s commands and made myself at home in his love. I’ve told you these things for a purpose: that my…
- Wednesday morning at the house Jesus said to the father, “Why did you say ‘if you can’? All things are possible for the one who believes.” Immediately the father shouted, “I do believe. Help me to believe more!” - Mark 9:23-24 Meanwhile, back at the ongoing Saint Patrick Street project, Rebekah and I stopped…
- Outer Banks photograph by Derek Maul This morning I am tempted to repeat Thursday's day-off from writing (too busy and tired to post), but I am also conscious of how easy it is to lose momentum and lose touch - and I do not want to do that. At least today I have my…
However you go about preparing for Easter, I want you to do it with humility, prayer, and a grateful heart.
Must. Go. Back. To. Italy.
- The Keihin Auditorium in Tarboro May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us,…
But in all these things we win a sweeping victory through the one who loved us. I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is…
all that needs to remain is the light of Jesus...
- Rebekah and Max on the levee at the Tar River For the beauty of the earthFor the glory of the skiesFor the love which from our birthOver and around us liesOver and around us lies Lord of all, to Thee we raiseThis our joyful hymn of praise John Rutter Today I have a handful…
- Derek and Rebekah at the wedding Over the years, Rebekah and I have attended more weddings than I could possible count or recall. Rebekah has married people in huge sanctuaries packed with 500 guests, in small church parlors with a few friends, in state parks, on porches, in clubs and lodges, and once in…
Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life.Philippians 2:15b-16a Today's blog entry is a "proud granddaddy" post. Most of the time the stuff I write about David, Beks, Geoffrey, and Mr. T. is focused on family; but today I have something about school. David…
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get — only with what you are expecting to give — which is everything. - Katherine Hepburn Rebekah and I enjoyed our Valentine's Day in the quiet, understated way we have grown accustomed to over the years. It's always an interesting day to navigate,…
It's obvious I enjoy photography. I especially love how - once in a while - a single image captured in a fraction of a second can tell a complete story. Typically, though, life is too rich and nuanced to be told in one frame. That's where words help. Then there are video segments, sound bites,…
But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. They will declare, “The Lord is just! He is my rock!Psalm 92:12-15 - good job on the…
"My friend Phil has a theory that the Lord, having made teenagers, felt constrained to make amends and so created the Golden Retriever.” - Mary McGrory - Max freshly groomed I took a look back and it has been a while since I wrote much about Max - other than the fact that he is…
Early morning walk in New Bern Monday I wanted to wake up early and take a long walk before breakfast, to make the most of the limited vacation hours. But it turns out a little extra sleep was on the agenda and by the time I got outside it was already hot (I'm not exactly…
