Great is his faithfulness;

 his mercies begin afresh each morning.

~ Lamentations 3:23, NLT

Love to all, Norm

No one has ever seen God.

 But if we love each other, 

God lives in us, 

and his love is brought 

to full expression

 in us.

~ 1 John 4:12, NLT

Love to all along the trail of life, 

Norm

"Life, more than a walk in the park..."

I spotted an elderly couple out for a stroll in a local park.  As I watched them , I was aware that they seemed to be in no hurry, and that they stopped momentarily to maybe enjoy their surroundings, pointing out various interesting sights on the trail.  I also wondered what was going through their minds.

Every time I see this image, in my mind, I am reminded of several things 

about my own journey through life:

I can look back, or continue to seek out the path before me.

I can always take the easy way through, or I can veer off the beaten path

 to find new discoveries.

I must always be aware of obstacles that might trip me up.

I can stop and rest, and take time to enjoy life, 

and be happy where I am at, or walk on past,

 ignoring the blessings of each new step.

I can drink in God's blessings, or I can just simply get to the end of my road.

I can go it alone, or have someone by my side to share the journey with.

Even when it seems as though I am walking alone, 

I can always rely on God's hand to steady and guide me,

and look to Him for direction.

LOVE TO ALL, NORM

Sunday 10/23/2011

Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

~ Ephesians 4:29, NLT

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

~ Colossians 3:23, NLT

Sunday 10/9/2011

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

~ Romans 8:28, NLT

New Living Translation 
When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don't go back to get   it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the LORD your God will bless you in all you do.

Deuteronomy 24:19

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.

~ Ephesians 2:8, NLT

I took my troubles to the Lord

I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.

~ Psalm 120:1, NLT

Love to all, Norm

"...we all belong to each other."

Saturday 6/4/2011

...so it is with Christ's body. 

We are many parts of one body, 

and we all belong to each other.

~ Romans 12:5, NLT

Love to all, Norm

"Greater love hath no man than this..."

"Thank You"

Greater love hath no man than this, 

that a man lay down his life 

for his friends.

John 15:13

Love to all, Norm

"... you are called to live in peace."

And let the peace that comes from Christ 

rule in your hearts.

 For as members of one body 

you are called to live in peace.

 And always be
thankful.

~ Colossians 3:15, NLT
God bless you this day!
Love to all, Norm

Love to all, norm

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Love to all, Norm

"...everything else is worthless"

"Aroma of Wild Plum"

Yes, everything else is worthless 

when compared with the infinite value 

of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

 For his sake I have discarded everything else, 

counting it all as garbage, 

so that I could gain Christ.

~ Philippians 3:8, NLT

Love to all, Norm

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

 The LORD himself goes before you

 and will be with you;

 he will never leave you nor forsake you.

 Do not be afraid;

 do not be discouraged.

 (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV)

Love to all, Norm

Happy Arbor day!

Happy Arbor day!


Arbor Day is a nationally-celebrated


observance that encourages


tree planting and care.


Founded by J. Sterling Morton in 1872,


and celebrated on the last Friday in April.


Love a tree today, and love each other too. 
Love to all, Norm

"On the days when I feel only half here"

"On the days when I feel only half here"

Those days, I need to remember 

that God is always by my side!  

He will never abandon me, 

and will continue to see me through 

even the toughest of times.

Sending my 

LOVE TO ALL, Norm

Silly wabbit!

Silly Wabbit, Easter is for Jesus!

:..living water!"

Jesus replied, 'If you only knew 

the gift God has for you 

and who you are speaking to, 

you would ask me, 

and I would give you 

living water.'
~ John 4:10, NLT

Love to all, Norm

Nothing can ever separate us!

And I am convinced that nothing 

can ever separate us from God's love.

 Neither death nor life, neither angels 

nor demons, neither our fears for today

 nor our worries about tomorrow - 

not even the powers of hell 

can separate us from God's love.
~ Romans 8:38, NLT

We have it all too easy!  Recently I took a road trip, and about mid way, began to wonder what it must have been like to only be able to travel about 100 miles in a full day like our predecessors did!  They took enough food and also hunted food along the way, but life was surely a challenge!

As I stopped for a bathroom break, and a drink on my trip, I realized how convenient it really is to travel from one area of this land to another.  We have nice roads, and good vehicles, along with good rest stops and places to stay in comfort along the way.

Life has changed a lot, but one thing still remains: plenty of fears, and obstacles to safety and comfort still exist today just as they did in covered wagon days.  Also we still have a traveling partner, and comforter ~ the same one they relied on ~ to lean on as we hit the trail!  He will never leave us, and nothing, no nothing can separate us from HIS love!

Have a pleasant ride and comforting thoughts along the trail! 

Love to all, Norm  

Bare foot and care free!

"Bare foot and care free"

I long to have that feeling now!  Ever since childhood, each spring, when the temperature is finally warm enough, I am reminded of days long gone when I could just run through the grass, or play in our tree house or go off to the Blue Gill pond with bare feet, brother, and cane pole!  Little did I know back then that those precious moments were to be much later so highly regarded.

I have always enjoyed being out of doors, and to me still now, is a closer to God feeling that can not be duplicated anywhere but next to nature.  I now know what a gift this is, and thank God for it daily.

 We crowd our minds, and busy days with so much. It is my time ~ my quiet time ~ my welcome way of communing with a friend I made long ago.

I must admit I have taken more and more to this "escape" ~ to sit and visit sometimes, along that back trail in my mind!  But, you see, that's just fine, in fact, why don't you join us sometime?

Bring along some fresh worms, won't you?

Oh, yes, you might want to bring your camera too!

Well, as always, love to all, Norm

So we must listen very carefully to the truth...

Sunday 3/27/2011

So we must listen very carefully 

to the truth we have heard, 

or we may drift away from it.

~ Hebrews 2:1, NLT

This image depicts the "inner  peace" 

that God gives when we trust His truth.  

To me, tranquil feelings of quietness 

and an almost unexplainable 

sense of satisfaction.

~~  Love to all, Norm ~~

"...I will be with you."

When you go through deep waters, 

I will be with you.

~ Isaiah 43:2, NLT

Love to all, Norm

Grandpa's chair...

"And you shall know the truth, 

and the truth shall make you free".

John 8:32

Love to all, Norm

The glory of God...

Sunday 3/13/2011

For God, who said, 'Let there be light in the darkness,' has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.

~ 2 Corinthians 4:6, NLT

While we were still sinners...

Romans 5:8 NIV

But God demonstrates his 

own love for us in this: 

While we were still sinners, 

Christ died for us.

Love to all, Norm

"The grill"

"The grill"

It used to be the best part, what showed off the vehicle. 

What made it ~ what sepatated it from the rest of the pack! 

I love to go to car shows just to "shoot the parts"!

Love to all, Norm

"Come sit a spell"

"Keeping each other company ~ a barn and his truck"

These two have occupied the same spot 

~ motionless for most of my adult life!

I have taken dozens of images of them over those years, 

and it is comforting to know that they have continued 

to confide in each other so well!

I do dread the day when someone comes between them 

and splits them up too!  

I hope they have a say in that!

May we always keep our friends close!

    ~ Love to all from Norm ~

I think they are a lot like us ~

Some days I can spend hours just shooting fence posts!

I think they are a lot like us ~ 

Each one unique in it's own way, standing the tests of time.  

We perform a function in the line-up of life, 

sometimes leaning by ourselves, 

sometimes on each other! 

Until eventually, we are cast away 

or forgotten - no longer of value in the eyes of many.

Yet the difference is ~ 

God loves us all, no one is less than another.

He also gave us a choice.

Follow Him, or not, that choice is ours to make.

Just when we feel useless, he holds us up by our faith.

Pulling together, we can make a difference!

Our strengths of Faith, Hope and Love will weather the storms. 

~ if we lean on Him! 

Love to all, Norm

"My only hope is in you."

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? 

My only hope is in you.

~ Psalms 39:7, NLT

Love to all, Norm

"...and when I wake up, you are still with me!"

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. 

They cannot be numbered! I can't even count them; 

they outnumber the grains of sand! 

And when I wake up, 

you are still with me!

~ Psalm 139:17-18, NLT


Watch the crane and waterfowl migration live
from Rowe Sanctuary ~ central Nebraska
http://www.rowesanctuary.org/crane%20cam.htm

Love to all Norm

"A kiss is a lovely trick ..."

Copy Right 2011~Nicholson Photo Images 

"A kiss is a lovely trick 

designed by nature to stop speech 

when words become superfluous". 

Ingrid Bergman 

Love to all, Norm

"He restoreth my soul"

• The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
• He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
• He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
• Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
• Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup Runneth over.
• Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. (Psalm 23)              Love to all ~ Norm

"...a vapor in the span of forever!"

But you must be careful 

so that your freedom does not cause others
with a weaker conscience to stumble.
~ 1 Corinthians 8:9, NLT

Nothing on this earth lasts forever.  This windmill image reminds me
that my lifetime occupies only a vapor in the span of forever!

How can the way I live my life make any difference in the great plan
of life?  Well, we are here for a reason, and part of that plan is to
be the very best at what we do and say 

~ that it might add to, and not deduct from "the good life". 

 Blessings from Nebraska prairies.  Norm

Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. 
Keep on seeking, and you will find. 
Keep on knocking, 
and the door will be opened to you.
~ Matthew 7:7, NLT


Love to all, Norm

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial..."

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial 

because, having stood the test,

 that person will receive the crown of life

 that the Lord has promised

 to those who love him."

 - James 1:12

Love to all ~ Norm

Nothing can ever separate us...

"Home"

For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, 

nor angels nor principalities nor powers, 

nor things present nor things to come, 

nor height nor depth, 

nor any other created thing, 

shall be able to separate us from the love of God

 which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 (Romans 8:38-39)

Love to all, Norm

Living Hope

1 Peter 1:3-7 

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 

In his great mercy he has given us new birth 

into a living hope through the

resurrection of Jesus Christ 

from the dead.

Love to all, Norm

Lord; you are my strength.

I love you, Lord; you are my strength.

~ Psalm 18:1, NLT

Love to all, Norm