It’s Awesome Autumn
Clear skies and colorful leaves
My favorite season
Dancing in the breeze
Joy-filled rustling Autumn
It’s God’s gift to us
Soon the colors fade
Giving way to winter’s snow
Celebrate the now
Sending love your way,
JanBeek
Today I am inspired to write
From the bottom of my heart
The problem however is
Knowing where to start
My heart is full of gratitude
For all the folks I love
Who return the sentiment
Including my God above
My dear church friends
In our Presbyterian congregation
Are a source of pure joy
And a boost to my salvation
We are in a tough spot now
Our church is in transition
We lost our interim pastor
He is off on a pastoral mission
So we’re passing around
The task of leadership
Today I preached the sermon
Next week I’ll lead the fellowship
It’s a privilege to serve –
To use my God-given gifts
I pray my words and actions
Reflect Christ’s love, causing no rifts
The scripture I selected
About a farmer and his sons
Taught “Actions speak louder than words”
And cautioned, “Watch our tongues!”
If we are called to leadership
We must carry on with care
Making sure our words and actions
Are preceded with much prayer
So today I’m inspired to rest
On the task I just completed
And listen for God’s still small voice
“Step up to serve. Your talents are so needed!”
What talents is God asking you
To use for Him today?
Step up and accept the challenge
He will guide you in His Way.
Amen?
Amen!
Love, JanBeek
Who would have guessed
When we married in 1962
That our love would last so long
I prayed it would, did you?
Have you ever seen a cake
More beautiful than this one?
It was a February 11th wedding
Friends, family, students all had fun
And now, every day is a day
To celebrate being in love and alive
We’re so grateful for family and friends
Who join us and help us celebrate and thrive
Sending love your way
With prayers for your days
To be filled with boundless blessings.
Keep in touch with the God we praise!
Amen?
Amen!
Love,
JanBeek
“Change is a powerful, sacred force… The transitioning landscape is a testament to the Creator’s steady hand in a chaotic world.” (A quote from today’s devotional in These Days)
“The psalmists frequently personify the natural world, giving mountains, forests and seas anthropomorphic attributes…”
The hills were singing 🎵
The Lord reminds us we are new every morning! Embrace change!
Happy Autumn to you, my friends. Embrace the day. May the majesty of the natural world remind us all that God is in control. Breathe deeply in the holy refuge of creation.
Love, JanBeek
What’s the kindest thing someone has ever done for you?
She birthed and loved me
Rocked me gently on her knee
Taught compassion, gave me life
Showed me kindness all her life
Thank you, Mom!
Hugs, JanBeek
How do you deal with uncertainty?
Pray for guidance
Reach out. Ask. Listen. Hear. Obey. Enjoy right choices. Live in gratitude and grace.
Love, JanBeek
We just had the privilege of a week with our son here in Ennis, MT. We loved every minute of that precious time together. While the skies were smoky each day (you couldn’t even see the mountains through the smoke), and it didn’t begin to clear until the day he was leaving, we didn’t let that deter us from having a good time.
Sharing meals together was highlighted by great conversations
Ty’s flight was delayed and he had a challenging set of flights and car trouble… but God made sure his needs were met and he was home that night safe & sound.
We were blessed indeed to have such a blest week!
Love,
What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling?
My son-in-law, André Solioz, is a phenomenal chef. When we travel to Switzerland to be with him, our daughter, and their family, his food is to die for!! The local dish is cheese fondue and it’s wonderful. But his specialty that I love is a pork roast. Oh, he creates it in such a mouth-watering way. You’d love it! But, his dishes all are amazing!
Hugs, JanBeek
Happy 2nd birthday to our pup, Kenny!!
We just had the most wonderful week with my cousin and his wife. Adrian & Laura were such fun to have around.
They are DeAngelis (my maiden name) “of angels” – apropos!!
They are spending a week in Yellowstone
We were privileged to watch the parade from dear friends, Roy & Barbara Washburn’s lovely place. Such gracious, generous people!
Wish you coulda joined us!
Hugs,
JanBeek
Hugs to You !!
Inspire to Love
Let the SonShine!
You inspire me to respond
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