Out of a lifetime of learning to rely on and praise my heavenly Father through shrouded valleys and awesome mountain peaks, I seek to cherish God’s children as I am cherished by Him, to be a channel for His creativity as He challenges us to share our belovedness with one another, and to worship Him with heart and mind and pen.
FRONT: We are not weak, if we make proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power . . . The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Patrick HenryINSIDE: Blank..
We are not weak, if we make proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power . . . The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Patrick Henry..
Awareness of GodWe acknowledge the primacy of God.To look for God in the ordinary events of each day.“We believe that the divine presence is everywhere.” RB 19.1ModerationWe are committed to practicing simplicity and frugality.To be content with living simply and finding balance in work, prayer and leisure.“All things in moderation.” RB 48.9HospitalityWe practice hospitality and respect for all persons.To offer warmth, acceptance and joy in welcoming others.“Let all . . . be received as Christ.” RB 53.1Dignity of WorkWe are committed to the stability of place.To appreciate the dignity of work in God’s creation.“…that they live by the labor of.....
FRONT: I think at a child’s birth, if a mother would ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be CURIOSITY. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt INSIDE: May this child bring you blessings of abundant Love and Joy...