Friendship Friday

"Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life. Many might have failed beneath the bitterness of their trial had they not found a friend."
Charles H. Spurgeon

It is my hope that you have a friend who is a prayer warrior. "C" is that friend to me. As I look back over the years, I see how God has faithfully answered so many prayers in her life. Her faithful prayer life is an inspiration to her family, her friends, co-workers and of course me. 
In every aspect of her life, she always gives God the glory.

She is the person who I can text early in the morning 6:00 a.m.
I ask her, Will you bring me a salad for lunch? Her answer, "Of course."
While I was recovering from surgery, she was such a blessing.
She continues to be a blessing in my life.
I thank God for her friendship.

Summer Joys, Vacation Bible School, & Tree Houses

Neighborhood Tree House

Memories from childhood...Vacation Bible School... reading... lighting bugs... riding bikes... walking in cornfields... ..how did my dad build a tree house between two Sugar Maple trees?

I have such fond reflections of Vacation Bible School @ Eden United Methodist Church.  Bible stories,  songs in the sanctuary, and making crafts....The seeds planted many years ago are still bearing fruit in the lives of those who attended.


This evening, Vacation Bible School will end at our church.  Wow! What a week!  Acting out Bible stories, memorizing scriptures, laughter, tears, crafts, songs, Kool Aid, hot dogs, chip, cookies, fun...loving God...Loving people... telling others.

A flower from my garden

"Help, Lord" Psalm 12:1

Mammy Salt Shaker

This morning, I prayed for God's help.  Too often, I  work in my own strength. When efforts fail, I look back and trace the trail of pride.  This morning, I remembered, to ask for help.

I was preparing for  a full day.  In the morning, I was responsible to lead the discussion of The Help by Kathryn Stockett.   Later today, our  church would launch our first day of Vacation Bible School from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

I was a little anxious about leading today's discussion.   On the table, I placed two salt and pepper shakers. Why?  Because these shakers represent  how African Americans were often portrayed early in the last century.   As we discussed the book, the group grappled with emotions and memories evoked by the characters. It was a rich discussion.

The evening ended with me teaching pre school children about love of God.  We looked at the scriptures in Matthew chapter 8 and how Jesus healed the centurion's helper.  We asked, how does Jesus help you?   These little ones... listed how they pray for help.  To me it was a perfect way to end the day.

Earlier in the day after our book discussion our group shared a meal at a local restaurant.

Book Club members @ lunch