Busy, busy day! Lots going on at both stores, and it’s always busier when I miss a day at work and have to catch up. I stopped at Barbara Ann’s at the Mall – I have this addiction to coasters and was feeding my addiction. Then I stopped at Walmart for milk and Pepsi and chips for the boys tomorrow.

Chrissy came over after school, and she was in a chatty mood – my dad would have said she was vaccinated with a phonograph needle! I love when my grandkids open up and actually talk, and share things with me. I also love encouraging them to seek out who they are and want they want to do with their lives. With Chrissy – she wants to be and do everything! She loves life! She’s interested in everything from playing professional football to being an astronaut! And a photographer. And a marine biologist. And travel. And live in the mountains. Or maybe by the ocean. She loves it all! She makes me want to change my vocation. Wait. I’m retired…. Then Autmn stopped and brought Chrissy a Starbucks strawberry drink and a cake pop. She opened her new checking account and was very excited! So I got to see all my grandchildren within 24 hours!

Today I’ll share Rod’s message from Martin’s Ferry – Buying into the promises. The secret of remaining faithful was Elijah bought into the promises of God – trusted and believed him. 1) God keeps his promises; buy into God’s plan for you. 2) There are thousands of promises, but not every promise is for everyone. Ask yourself if it’s personal or universal, and is it conditional or unconditional. 3) Claim the promise! Elijah A) separated himself B) humbled himself C) Be SPECIFIC in your prayers and requests D) Be persistent and focused E) Be expectant – know God will answer. How do YOU live YOUR Life? Expect the impossible, and remain faithful.

On this day in 1778 Nathanael Greene was appointed Quartermaster of the Continental Army under George Washington. (GREENSBURG was named for Nathanael Greene…) In 1903 Martha Washington Hotel, catering to women only, opened in NYC, and in 1933 KING KONG premiered at Radio City Music Hall in NYC. The Sound of Music was released in 1965, one of the most popular musical films of all times, staring Christopher Plummer and Julie Andrews. In 1974 the Grand Jury concluded President Richard Nixon was involved in Watergate cover up, and in 1977 Bette Davis was the first woman to receive the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award; In 2016 US Astronaut Scott Kelly returned to earth after 340 days in space, setting an ISS record. John Wesley, founder of Methodism, died at age 87 in 1791. Sam Houston was born in 1793, Dr. Seuss in 1904, Desi Arnaz in 1917, and Ben Roethlisberger in 1982. And my second cousin (or some cousin)’s wife Donna Knepp Steiner is celebrating a birthday today. Happy birthday Donna! Enjoy your day. Many happy years ahead!

TOMORROW March 3 is:

• National Anthem Day
• National Cold Cuts Day
• National I Want You to Be Happy Day
• National Mulled Wine Day 
• Soup It Forward Day

Be SURE to sing the National Anthem! And I do want you to be happy, and singing usually makes a person happy. Kelly’s family is coming for the day tomorrow – we won’t have soup or cold cuts – we’ll have Abie & Bimbo’s pizza! Hazzah! God bless…

I guess we can say March came in like a lamb – milder temps and some sun (very little) but did get a coating of snow after dark! I drove down to Kelly’s this morning to stay with the boys while she had a follow up doctor’s appointment. Chase asked for help with math (he’s 11), and I could have probably translated the Bible from original manuscripts before I understood the math problems! We had better luck with his grammar. Logan needed a little direction with his grammar too – thankfully that was more up my alley. Peyton did his math online, then Ruth Ann took him to his basketball practice. I made Chase two egg sandwiches (he gave me particular instructions right down to how to sprinkle the pepper!) and Logan had 2 grilled cheese and an egg salad sandwich. I left there about 6:30pm and saw a number of deer in the meadow right after I crossed the covered bridge. Got home to about half an inch of snow in New Stanton, and a little less here. It was a fun day and the boys and I shared many laughs together!

I will share Steve’s message from Maplewood: The Elephant in the Room. As they all headed to Jerusalem, Jesus explained to his disciples what was going to happen: He would be arrested, beaten, and would die. Peter strongly objected – he didn’t want to hear about or consider Jesus’ death – they all wanted to ignore the elephant in the room. They loved their time traveling and sharing with Jesus – but they did not want to hear these hard things so they ignored them. We do the same thing, avoiding what we don’t want to deal with. But Jesus doesn’t avoid it – he addresses it plainly and openly, even asking who people said he was – Peter finally replied He was the Messiah, but also disputed the thoughts of His death. Jesus told Peter: Get behind me, Satan! Jesus knew what he needed to do, even if the disciples kept avoiding it. Lent is a reflection on Jesus’ death — and we must follow Jesus and what he has asked us to do. Are you willing? What really matters? Think on THOSE things!

On this day in 1692 Sarah Goode, Sarah Osborne, and Tituba were arrested for witchcraft in Salem MA. In 1781 the continental congress officially adopted the articles of confederation – the first constitution of the United States of America. President John Tyler signed a resolution to annex the republic of Texas in 1845, and the 20 month old son of Charles and Anne Lindberg was kidnapped from his home in New Jersey. In 1961 President JFK established the Peace Corps, and in 1978 Charlie Chaplin’s coffin and remains were stolen from a Swiss cemetery. Chopin (pianist and composer) was born in 1810; Glenn Miller in 1904, David Niven in 1910, Dinah Shore in 1917, Pete Rozelle in 1926, and Justin Beiber in 1994 (Man, he’s just a BOY!!!). Jackie Coogan (Uncle Fester in the Addams Family) died at age 69 in 1984, and June Carter married Johnny Cash in 1968.

TOMORROW March 2 is:

• World Teen Mental Wellness Day
• National Banana Cream Pie Day
• National Old Stuff Day
• National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)

Dr. Seuss is so fun! Everyone should read one of his books tomorrow! And enjoy all the ‘old stuff’ you have hanging around – I have more than my share! God bless…

Rain, rain, rain. I though I’d need an ark! But— don’t have to shovel rain! I dropped off a loaf of bread to Kath, then ran into Dollar Tree for a quick minute. Came home and paid the first of March’s bills online, then put up a few things for St. Patrick’s day. Had a grilled cheese on homemade bread for lunch. Perfect!

Today I will share a new message – Kittanning First Baptist (A friend of Diane’s attends there, and they have a strong youth group). Today was youth Sunday and they were in charge of the whole service. The message was given by Melissa Duvall about comfort and peace. Jesus spoke words of comfort to his disciples, even though he also needed comfort. There is more to life than this world. We have an inheritance – faith is greater worth than gold. We are promised no more pain, death, tears – we’re promised peace and rest. God is creating a new heaven and a new earth; look forward to it. Our faith can encourage ourselves but others, as well. We live by faith, not by sight. Our struggles are not against this world, but against powers of darkness. Worrying solves nothing. ‘Do not fear; I will help! Take my hand in faith.’ The peace of God will guard our hearts.

On this day in 1784 John Wesley chartered the Methodist Church, and in 1787 the charter establishing what is now the University of Pittsburgh was granted. In 1854 the republican party was formally organized, and in 1983 the final episode of MASH aired with 125 million US viewers; in 1984 the 26th Grammy Awards saw Michael Jackson win 8! Mario Andretti was born in 1940, and in 1797 Mr. Ed (the talking horse) died – that was Bud’s favorite show, and he’d tell me stories about watching it and would laugh and laugh! Paul Harvey (The REST of the story) died at age 90 in 2009.

TOMORROW March 1 is:

• National Dadgum That’s Good Day
• National Fruit Compote Day
• National Horse Protection Day
• National Minnesota Day
• National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
• National Pig Day
• Self-Injury Awareness Day

Well, Jen, you better celebrate that Piggy Smalls! That pig finally has it’s own day! But it definitely isn’t SMALL anymore!!! March appears that it will come in like a lamb – Brand new month! God bless…

Missed my window of walking outside opportunity – it was raining when I was ready to walk. But as soon as I finished on the treadmill it quit! Did normal chores, then finished the cinnamon rolls that the Hancher guys requested, and mixed up the dough for the homemade bread. THAT will be supper and I can’t wait.

I got the little valances made for the family room. If they aren’t dark enough I have an idea up my sleeve, but I need to wait until it’s sunny to see how effective they are first.

Watched Godwink Christmas (the first one) while I was ironing. That is my go-to movie of choice! Paul Campbell is my absolute favorite!

Rod’s message from Martin’s Ferry is a continuation of Elijah – at Mt. Carmel; FIRE FROM HEAVEN. If God’s gonna put you in an important place, he’s going to make sure your heart is ready. God sends Elijah (his heart is ready!) to King Ahab; Ahab calls him a snake! To which Elijah basically says, ‘It’s not my fault – it’s yours!’ So there is a showdown: the prophets of Baal and the one prophet of God. Who will you worship? God’s people just don’t say anything; they remained neutral; all it takes to lose it all is for God’s people to be silent. Both prepared their alters and the prophets of Baal called on him all day but no response. Elijah turned to God: “YOU are God! Make yourself known, and why you sent me!” No frenzy, no panic – but the fire came. The people turned their hearts back to God. Elijah had all the prophets of Baal slaughtered. Truths: 1) Divided allegiance is as wrong as idolatry. 2) Most effective tool is a prayer of faith. 3) Never underestimate the power of being truly dedicated to God

On this day in 2018 Barbara Streisand revealed that she had cloned her dog twice. In 2020 the Dow Jones index suffered its biggest points fall in history amid concern of COVID. Louis Vuitton died at age 70 in 1892, Fred Rogers (and with him, Daniel Tiger, Henrietta Pussycat, Lady Elaine Fairchild, X the Owl, King Friday the 13th, Sarah Saturday, Prince Tuesday — on and on!) died in 2003 at age 74, and Leonard Nimoy at age 83 in 2015. John Steinbeck (Grapes of Wrath) was born in 1902, Joanne Woodward (actress) in 1930, and Elizabeth Taylor in 1932. And my friends Trent and Michelle’s youngest son, Alexander, turned three today! Happy birthday Alex! Have a wonderful celebration – I sure miss seeing you guys!

TOMORROW February 28 is:

• National Chocolate Souffle Day
• National Floral Design Day
• National Public Sleeping Day
• National Tooth Fairy Day
• Rare Disease Day USA

At this point, I’m really glad I’m not leaving any teeth for the Tooth Fairy, and also that I don’t have to sleep in Public! Enjoy your last day in February 2021! God bless….

Sunny day quickly turned cloudy – never got warm so I pretty much stayed inside. Did some writing, emails, laundry, and ironing. Chrissy came over for a few hours and did her online classes. I mixed up cinnamon roll dough as it’s a request for the boys on Wednesday. Also made potato soup.

Ran over to the store to get supplies to make small curtains for the basement window. The sun shines in and reflects off the TV and it’s hard to see. That will probably be a Sunday project after I listen to a few of my ‘guys’.

I will share Greg’s message from Vanderbilt today. BELLOWS – we need to fan our faith into flames; take what we have and feed it. Run your race – we all run, but run to win. Make the effort. Don’t run aimlessly; seek the crown that doesn’t fade. Churches are full of unbelieving people – we need to be a strong witness and a good servant. 1) Be discriminating; we have endless options so choose carefully a) meditate day and night b) pray c) give d) fast e) fellowship – encourage, and be fed. Love one another. 2) Be deliberate – calculate what’s good and bad 3) Be determined in what you do. a) transformation; build Christlike character/honesty b) in your relationship with Jesus. Keep moving, keep praying (especially for your kids) , keep looking for the lost, keep growing, keep running the race. Fan your faith!

On this day in 1773 Westmoreland County was formed from Bedford County; Hanna’s Town was named as the first county seat. In 1929 President Calvin Coolidge established the Grand Teton National Park, and in 1933 Golden Gate Bridge groundbreaking ceremony took place. In 1935 the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he signs with the Boston Braves. Michael Jackson’s THRILLER album became #1 and stayed there for 37 weeks. Levi Strauss (first company to manufacture blue jeans) was born in 1829, and Herbert Henry Dow (Dow Chemical) in 1866. Fats Domino was born in 1928 and Johnny Cash in 1932. And two of my friends are having birthdays today: Sue Nease (a long time friend from Hempfield Church who is living in Florida) and Eric Yowonske – my cousin Deb’s son-in-law. Happy birthday Sue and Eric – have a great day and a wonderful year!

TOMORROW February 27 is:

• Anosmia Awareness Day
• National Kahlua Day
• National Retro Day
• National Strawberry Day
• National Polar Bear Day

This is the last weekend in February, so if you wanted to do anything in this month – get moving! God bless…

Ten months from today is Christmas Day – miss you, Bud! Although it’s still cold today, it’s sunny and bright. Warms the spirit! I had a tangle of tasks at both stores this morning, but I find that I like doing things that make me stop and think and reason things through. And mostly I like solving problems. Nate & Dave stopped on the way home from work and took the purple couch down to the shed. So now the Buick is tucked back in the garage.

Tonight was FAFF night at my place. We had our facetime visit with mom, and when Paul said hello she really perked up! She has always thought the world of Paul and he could always cheer her up and make her smile. We watched the first half of the movie, then stopped for dinner: Stouffer’s single-serving lasagna, garlic twists (bread sticks) and salad – with cookies for dessert. Then we watched the rest of the movie. We each got interrupted several times with phone calls but moved right on through and had a great evening. Again, it’s fun to be able to share experiences and actually TALK to people!

Today I will share Micah’s message from Old Mahoning: Just do it! We need to work to serve and please God, not men. We must press on, be diligent, and finish the race. 1) Categories – in relationships – we must practice submission, love, obedience, and work hard. 2) Commandments – Whatever you do, do with your whole heart. Worship is our every day life, not just church. Certainly we will receive rewards for serving God, and reap the blessings, as he is a good master. We will be repaid for wrong, as well. We all have the same standard (Bible) although all do not embrace it. Vengeance and Justice belong to the Lord. Remember that you can’t follow God accidentally – it’s an act of will. So take action – and just DO it!

On this day in 1793 the first US cabinet meeting was held at George Washington’s home. In 1836 Samuel Colt patented the first multi-shot revolving-cylinder revolver, enabling the firearm to be fired multiple times without reloading. In 1862 First Legal Tender Act 1862 is passed by the US Congress, authorizing the United States Note (greenback) into circulation, the first fiat paper money that was legal tender in America. In 1901 US Steel corporation was organized by J P Morgan. Pierre Renoir (Painter and Sculptor), was born in 1841, and George Harrison (Beatles) in 1943. Christopher Wren (architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Wren Building – College of William and Mary in Williamsburg VA) died in 1723 at age 90, and Tennessee Williams (playwright) died at age 71 in 1983. And just got word that Bob Kudzma, former KDKA-TV weatherman, passed away today at age 81. One of the joys of his life (other than the weather) was driving school bus! He was chief meteorologist for 34 years with KDKA.

TOMORROW February  26 is:

• National Pistachio Day
• National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
• Skip the Straw Day

We are coming up on a weekend – so take a deep breath and plan something relaxing or exciting or that delights your soul! God bless!

It was truly a beautiful day! I did the treadmill early, then cleaned my house, which is the standard Wednesday chore. When I finished, I made a fruit salad and watched the end of a great old comedy that I had started last night – Support your Local Sheriff. James Garner is funny and talented and it’s so fun!

After my late lunch it was still 62* so I took a long walk around the neighborhood, and stopped to talk to a few neighbors. Amazing that we can finally see the ground! And the little local creeks and streams are full and rushing. I even saw a big red bottle floating down by St. John’s Church Road. If I could have gotten to it I would have checked to see if it had a message! It may have traveled for miles in the melting snow!

I just read the report of the armed shooter at Latrobe School. It’s being reported as a prank. I hope they find the one who did that, and that he learns the error of his ways. What a horrid thing to have to go through: teachers, students, SWAT team, police. Can’t imagine what the parents were feeling! Sigh.

I’m sharing Mike’s message from Hempfield – KINDNESS. One of my passions! Kindness is a fruit of the spirit. He started with the story of Ruth/Naomi/Boaz. It was a choice for Ruth to stay with Naomi, and for Boaz to choose to be Ruth’s kinsman redeemer. And look how that turned out. King David came from that lineage. Then the story of Mephibosheth – Jonathan’s son. David searched for him and restored his rightful place as the grandson of King Saul. He didn’t have to do that. Then the Good Samaritan. Who acted as a neighbor? The Levite? The Priest? Both were affiliated with the ‘church’. It was the Samaritan, a natural enemy of the Jews, who went above and beyond to care for a stranger who was left for dead. Being religious is different than being Christ-like. Jesus was kind even when people/we don’t deserve it. We aren’t worthy but Jesus gave his life for us. We need to be kind and compassionate to even those who don’t deserve it. Jesus did – go and do likewise.

On this day in 1208 St. Francis of Assisi (age 26) received his vocation, and in 1868 the House of Representatives voted 126 to 47 to impeach President Andrew Johnson. In 1981 Prince Charles announced his engagement to Lady Diana Spencer, and Elton John was knighted by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace in 1998. Robert Fulton (invented the steamboat) died at age 49 in 1815, and Dinah Shore at age 76 in 1994. Wilhelm Grimm (Grimm’s Fairy Tales) was born in 1786 – I watched ‘Ever After’ last night. So fun! And my step-daughter Nancy Burke-King celebrated a birthday today – sending hugs and warm wishes for many more happy years! God bless, and happy birthday! SOMEDAY we will get together!

TOMORROW February  25 is:

• National Chocolate Covered Nut Day (I love chocolate covered nuts, especially from Donna’s store in Smicksburg!)
• National Clam Chowder Day
• National Toast Day –I love toast!!!
• National Chili Day

Looks like we are in for cooler temps again for the next two days. But then, it IS still February! Hang in there – better days are on the way! God bless —

Today will be a quiet day. Work was not very busy but both stores warned me that sales have picked up! So that’s good news!

I made a salad for lunch, with garlic toast. I’ve been trying to eat healthier, with fruit and veggies and salad.

The red-turned-yellow house below me that was being renovated was finally put on the market. I checked it out online and there is already a ‘sale pending’ notice. It will be interesting to see who the new neighbors will be.

Just got word that Westmoreland Manor will open certain units for window visits – Mom’s unit is on the list! So thanks to Kath we have a visit scheduled for next week. It will be so much easier than the facetime visits for Mom.

Today I will share Steve’s message from Maplewood. He will be sharing traditional Lent messages, and this one was Baptism & Temptation. We have to learn to say NO, and deny ourselves. Forty is a core number in scripture: 40 years in a generation, 40 days of rain (Noah), 40 days that Moses was on the mountain, 40 days that Jesus was in the dessert after his baptism, 40 years roaming the dessert waiting to enter the promised land. We need to recognize that our journey is not in our hands – it is spirit-led: 1) LAW – we have no control, and we have to learn how to give up being in control, and to receive what he wants to give us. 2) RENOUNCE – we have to learn how to renounce. We see religion as adding something to our existing life, when actually is should BE a way of life. Jesus renounced some things that were good (food, heaven, etc). Jesus was an ordinary man, and he emptied himself to be like us, but without sin. Life is more than bread – make space for God.

On this day in 1455 Johannes Gutenberg printed the first Bible (estimated date). In 1927 President Calvin Coolidge created the Federal Radio Commission, and in 1945 US Marines raised an American flag on top of the mountain in Iwo Jima. The first mass inoculation against polio with Jonas Salk vaccine was distributed at an elementary school in Pittsburgh in 1954, and in 1997 NBC shows Schindler’s List completely uncensored (65M viewers). George Frideric Handel (MESSIAH) was born in 1685, Victor Fleming (director for Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind) was born in 1889, and Michael Dell (Dell Computer Technologies) was born in 1965. John Keats (poet) died from TB at age 25 in 1821, Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy) died at age 74 in 1965, and James Herriot (All Creatures Great and Small) died in 1995.

TOMORROW February 24 is:

• National Tortilla Chip Day

Only one thing to celebrate tomorrow so make it good! I think I’ll just celebrate ‘National Clean your House Day’ (just made that up)! God bless…

Today we are going to honor the Father of our Country, the Commander in Chief of our revolutionary war armies, and the first president of the ‘United States’. He was born in 1732, and would be 289 years old today. I did a little research and found 11 Little Known Facts about President George Washington.

1. Washington had only a grade school education. When his father died (GW was 11), his mother taught him to run the farm and he later worked as a surveyor.
2. At age 22, Washington led a disastrous military skirmish that sparked a world war (At Jumonville, right down the road from here!) He was even called an assassin.
3. Washington’s first love was the wife of one of his best friends. Sally Fairfax took him under her wing and smoothed the rough edges and taught him how to act in society, deal with the wealthy and powerful, and even dance the minuet.
4. He did not have wooden teeth. He ruined his teeth cracking walnuts, and new ones were made from pulling the teeth of the poor people or enslaved workers.
5. He wasn’t always a great general but was an excellent spymaster. The CIA admitted that General Washington was more deeply involved in intelligence operations than any American general-in-chief until Dwight Eisenhower during World War II.
6. When he stepped down as commander-in-chief he did not want to run the country. He longed to be at Mt. Vernon with his family, his animals, and his crops.
7. He had no biological children but was a father figure to many. His wife Martha had two children, Jacky and Patsy, whom he adored.
8. He was really into his animals – he was a mule breeder, and loved birds and dogs, especially hunting dogs with names like Sweet Lips and Madame Moose.
9. He was pretty cagy about his religious beliefs. Never really made strong statements about his faith.
10. Had a complicated relationship with slavery. He supported abolition but owned slaves. He freed them upon his death with instructions that they remain with Martha until her death.
11. He was tough to kill. He had 8 major diseases, almost drowned in a ice-clogged river, survived the massacre at Ft. Necessity, had two horses shot out from under him, and had 4 bullets pierce his clothing. It was a cold turned to epiglottitis that finally got him – but he had made them promise to wait three days to bury him – just in case!

I will share Bram’s message from First Baptist- What do we do now? Jesus told his disciples that he was leaving and they couldn’t come with him. He emphasized what was important to him in his ministry, and they were to carry on the spirit of Jesus’ work. Each one is a part of the body of Christ. The main thing he stressed: LOVE ONE ANOTHER! He left them a new covenant. 1) Love as Jesus loved. 2) loving is evangelistic (share it with others). Preach the gospel at all times, and use words when necessary. 3) “I and the Father are one”. We should be one with one another. We have something important to do to carry on the work of Jesus.

On this day in 1935 ‘The Little Colonel’ with Shirley Temple premiered, with the famous staircase dance. In 1997 Dolly the Sheep: first cloned mammal was announced. Steve Irwin, Crocodile Hunter) was born in 1962 (Died in 2006), and Drew Barrymore in 1975. Andy Warhol died in 1987 at age 58.

TOMORROW February 23 is:

• National Banana Bread Day
• National Dog Biscuit Day
• National Tile Day
• World Spay Day 

I would rather have banana bread than a dog biscuit. Tonight, however, I believe I’ll have a salad. God bless!

We made it out of the deep freeze ok – I think it was 3* at some point. So far as I know, no one had frozen pipes or a distressed heating system – thank heavens! My house made some loud thumps and cracks during the night but nothing that caused alarm. It was wonderful to wake up to sunshine!

I baked the scones and that was breakfast. I listened to Bram, Mike, Rod, and Paul. Then I took a break and ran the sweeper downstairs. Since it was sunny and a heat wave (35*!) I took a drive over to my little fleatique. Didn’t buy anything but like looking around. There were quite a lot of people there. When I got back I wiped out the seats and floors and doors in the Buick. If it gets as warm as predicted on Wednesday I will wash it.

Kath sent me pictures that mom’s best friend and neighbor growing up colored and sent. Kath is going to mail them to Mom – I know Mom would love knowing that Ruth Martin took time to celebrate their friendship, and that she cherishes the memories that they shared through their lifetimes. God bless them both!

I will share Paul’s message from River Hill. He’s still on the series ‘A Little Child Will Lead Them’. It was Faith and Trust in Jesus, with the sub-title Eat out with Jesus! It was about the little boy who brought his lunch to Jesus, who then feed 5000 men plus women and children. Jesus will take what little we have and make a miracle. It’s the only miracle recorded in all four gospels (other than the resurrection). What we offer Jesus is always enough if we trust. We may feel insignificant but God keeps you in his mind, and we need to be willing to be used; that little boy was not even counted in the 5000! BUT – he was prepared to spend the day with Jesus. 1) The WORD was taught to the people. Jesus thought they were sheep without a shepherd, and had compassion. 2) Disciples overemphasized the problem They wanted to send the people away to get food. They forgot that Jesus was God’s son! 3) Jesus fed the crowd and had leftovers, and he will use whatever we bring him. Weren’t there others in the crowd who had food and would not share? How many miracles are denied because we will not share with Jesus. They had the time, skills and money – Jesus said, “YOU feed them” and they did! Don’t underestimate the Master; nothing is impossible for God – it’s up to OUR FAITH. God is a big God – Jesus already knew what would happen. What is impossible with man is possible with God. Be willing to trust God with what you have. Give and it will be multiplied. Jesus will change the world through us – from ordinary to extraordinary!

On this day in 1990 the Batman theme by Danny Elfman won a Grammy for the best instrumental at the 32nd awards. Kelsey Grammer was born in 1955, Jennifer Love Hewitt in 1979. Billy Graham died in 2018 at age 99 – what a great man of God he was, and his legacy lives on. In 1807 US President Martin Van Buren married his high school sweetheart Hannah Hoes, and in 1952 Elizabeth married Michael Wilding (her second marriage; she was 19).

TOMORROW February 22 is:

• National California Day
• National Cook a Sweet Potato Day- Drats – I’m doing that right now….
• National Margarita Day

Even though snow flurries are predicted, the temps will be in the 30’s, 40’s, and even 50’s this week! Let’s celebrate! God bless….