This morning as I was reading my devotional book, I found some great thoughts from E. Stanley Jones. Sometimes we belittle the small kindnesses that we do for others out of love. …
Category: Joy Notes
Posts that intend to inspire
Our Renovations and the Desert Tabernacle
Building the Tabernacle I’ve been thinking about the renovations happening in our sanctuary. Through our whole planning and remodeling process I have been very much thinking about the building of the tabernacle…
The Benefits of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving brings Joy I’ve been reflecting more about Thanksgiving and thinking about all its benefits. I have observed something as I have read what my friends and acquaintances have written on Facebook. …
Thanksgiving Sunday an important accent in the rhythm of the year
Big events Thanksgiving Sunday is a significant milestone in the landscape of the year for me. In my first church it was often designated as friend Sunday and it was a time…
JoAnne’s Book Arrives
JoAnne writes a book For the past eighteen months, my wife has been busy with the process of writing a book called God with Us – 50 True Stories of God’s Faithfulness. …
Green Lakes Walks
My wife and I so much enjoy walking at Green Lakes State Park. Green Lakes is such a gift to all of us. Monday morning was a beautiful early fall day for…
More state fair fun
Big concerts not our thing Concerts are a big deal at the fair! But, for JoAnne and I, the big venue concerts are not our thing. They are too loud, and very…
Best NYS Fair Food
I’m known as a decent judge of food. So I have to weigh in (pun not intended) on this one. Two of my favorite fair foods this year are not on the poll list. …
Sunflower Jungle
Every gardener should have a tall sunflower jungle picture. So this year is my chance. I planted a few in what I thought was the least favorable corner of the garden. And…
Daylily Summer Joys
Summer Joy One of the true joys of summer for me is growing daylilies. They don’t require a lot of care and they reward me with many blooms, each one lasting only…