This one is on my YouTube because Paul's phone died and it was easiest to upload it to my own channel. We are working on getting it into the right place. 😂 Eventually...
Jeremiah 17:8 - "For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit."
Freshwater
Located in the wilds of Wyoming, the name Freshwater was chosen as a Western analogy to Christ. Just as He is the Living Water, and we must have Him to have eternal life, any desert dweller knows the importance of fresh water to life, both for self, and the nourishment of crops or livestock. By taking nourishment in God and His word, we strengthen our own relationship with Him, our faith, and the quality and abundance of our fruitfulness.
Our keystone verse is from Jeremiah, Chapter 17, Verse 8: "For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see whenSave heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit."
The fruit that we speak of is mentioned in Galatians 5:22
"22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."
And the heat could be anything we experience that might test our faith in God; trials and tribulations, relationships, anything that focuses our love and attention anywhere but on Him...
Monday, August 17, 2020
Friday, August 14, 2020
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Art of Rodeo by Chris Navarro
The Art of Rodeo a book featuring the works of artists sculptor Chris Navarro from Casper, WY, painter Brandon Bailey and photographer Randy Wagner from Cheyenne WY. The Art of Rodeo tells the many facets and stories of rodeo, using drawings, paintings, sculptures and photography to express the excitement, danger and passion of the sport. Focusing on the legend and history of Wyoming’s Cheyenne Frontier Days the book tells the early days of rodeo to the present.
Newly released June 1,2020 the hardbound book with 272 pages and over 600 images. These images were edited down from viewing over 20,000 photos with many of the images dating back over 100 years. The stories, images and art showing the greats and legends of rodeo. Horses like Steamboat, Midnight and legendary cowboys Yakima Canutt, Jackson Sundown, Bill Picket, Freckles Brown, Larry Mahan, Lane Frost and many others.
National award-winning artist Chris Navarro from Casper, WY. Is a former bull and bronc rider, still competes in team roping. Has been sculpting professionally since 1986 and is best known for his many large public sculptures throughout the country including the Champion Lane Frost Monument at CFD
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3419704679
Extra stars, please. I immediately started searching for this book to purchase (I had checked it out at the library), because I need a copy and my dad needs a copy. Not only are many of my heroes pictures in this book, but the stories that go with these amazing photos and the artwork are phenomenal. Tears in my eyes and definitely going to be a favorite re-read.
I did leave a post on his Facebook page, but when I went back to copy it and link it here it was gone, so that is kind of disheartening. I was so excited to share how much I loved the book and am kind of disappointed that apparently I'm not allowed to do that. I see other posts sharing that people enjoyed the book, so I'm not sure why mine was removed.
Monday, August 10, 2020
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Kids and Music
I went to pick up the kids from camp the other day, and on the way home we were talking about some of the songs they sang at camp, which morphed into some of their favorite songs. One of the boys was trying to remember who sings the song "There Was Jesus", so I told him it was Zach Williams and Dolly Parton. The other boy looked at me funny and remarked "I didn't know Dolly Parton sang any Christian songs." I told him that yes, she had quite a few, and had him look them up on my Spotify and add them to the queue so we could listen to them.
He was listening to "There Was Jesus" and nodding, saying, "There she is.", and then we put on For King and Country's song "God Only Knows". It started playing and he said "Hey, I know this song! We've done this song, and then his eyes got really wide when he heard Dolly's voice and he said "I didn't know she sang this!" I said, "There's at least one more you have to hear. It's one of my dad's favorite songs. I'm going to turn it up so you can hear the words," and I had him look up "He's Alive". We do lots of music education on road trips :). We also picked out several songs for church on Sunday, but I love that they love music and love to hear new things and there are no limits. So, for your listening pleasure, I'm going to share those three songs :).
He was listening to "There Was Jesus" and nodding, saying, "There she is.", and then we put on For King and Country's song "God Only Knows". It started playing and he said "Hey, I know this song! We've done this song, and then his eyes got really wide when he heard Dolly's voice and he said "I didn't know she sang this!" I said, "There's at least one more you have to hear. It's one of my dad's favorite songs. I'm going to turn it up so you can hear the words," and I had him look up "He's Alive". We do lots of music education on road trips :). We also picked out several songs for church on Sunday, but I love that they love music and love to hear new things and there are no limits. So, for your listening pleasure, I'm going to share those three songs :).
Thursday, July 30, 2020
New Release by Tonya Kappes! A Charming Deception (#13 Magical Cures Mystery)
Today! July 30 release date!
What a charming story! I kind of jumped into this series in the middle - starting with book 13 - but I didn't have any trouble following the characters or the community. There is enough background throughout the story to help you fit right in like you've been there all along. The characters are fun and I enjoyed the back and forth between them.
You can pick it up at Amazon on July 30th!
What a charming story! I kind of jumped into this series in the middle - starting with book 13 - but I didn't have any trouble following the characters or the community. There is enough background throughout the story to help you fit right in like you've been there all along. The characters are fun and I enjoyed the back and forth between them.
You can pick it up at Amazon on July 30th!
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