It was an extra 6 hour drive – stressful in torrential rains, but well worth it to be able to spend time at Carmel by the Sea and experience the Asilomar coast. Sooo beautiful!
Don’t know what that white is…
Don’t know what that black spot is!
God is good! Now, a safe drive to Sacramento airport early tomorrow- and I’ll see you back in Montana.
Love, JanBeek
The end of 2025
Found us loving life
Spending it with family
Avoiding stress and strife
All should be so blessed
To have such happy love
We don’t take it for granted
Such love is from above!
Love, JanBeek
Hard to believe! BionicBob is 87 today! Happy Birthday to my dear, sweet husband! I’m so glad he is here, hearing, and healing!!
Feeling loved and pampered!
Happy New Year, dear friends. We send our love.
Hugs, JanBeek
It is Christmas Eve
Santa is loading his sleigh
Wisemen on their way
Presents under tree
Just like those of Wisemen three
Selected with care
Praying Christmas is
A time to stop and believe
Why we celebrate
Enjoy family
Cherish all the memories
Praise God for His Son!
Cochlear implant
Brings back the world of hearing
Best Christmas of all!
Merry Christmas!
The following poem was inspired by the message from our visiting pastor this morning, Phil Taylen.
Be anxious about nothing
Let your requests be known
To God who hears your pleas
In you, His love has always shone
Read one chapter of Philippians each day for a week
Your life will catch the contagious joy
God has a plan for your life
He’s sending that message daily through His Boy!
Don’t let your struggles pull you down
Lean on Jesus and celebrate His love
Behold, the Savior of the world is here
God sent His Son for us from Heaven above.
Philippians 2:2
New International Version
then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.
New Living Translation
Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
English Standard Version
complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Hallelujah!
Take Joy!!
Love,
JanBeek
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?
“Don’t forget your medication!“
On my soapbox: “Try not to aggravate that incision site! The bruise is increasing. Try sleeping on your other side.”
The world is my stage … and home is where the speeches begin!
Have I performed on a public stage? Oh yes… with my accordion and with my clarinet many times. And at school assemblies when I was the school principal. There my audiences tuned in a lot better than this bruised up husband of mine!
But for now, speeches take a backseat… and I’m past the need for stages.
I am past the need for public stages, but I do enjoy giving a “speech” (an inspirational message) once a month at our local women’s club!
Besides that though, I just wanna sit the sit!!
Love,
JanBeek
(here’s the latest on Bob) – ouch!!
Bob’s surgery (the insertion of a cochlear implant) is done. Lots of prayers for him… and they are really appreciated. Thank you, my WordPress friends. Now, the request is for successful healing and a safe drive home tomorrow (it’s 400 miles) and there’s a possibility of snow.
And praying for all this to be worth it. Ultimately- better hearing. Please!
Love, JanBeek
Bob’s in surgery as I type this. He’s getting a cochlear implant. Praying the surgery goes without a hitch and the end result will bring him back into the world of better hearing. Prayers appreciated.
Love from
JanBeek
Sermon notes from Brian Conklin‘s message
at Madison Valley Presbyterian Church today.
Isaiah painted a picture
of people on their way.
They arrive atop a mountain
Where everyone has their say.
Nations shall not rise up
Against other nations anymore.
Isaiah promises our future
Will hold that peace from shore to shore.
We’re all moving toward God’s judgement.
Our hope is rooted to God’s future.
Romans 13:11-14 says, “Live like people
Who are headed for the dawn.”
God is asking us to wake up
And be a people on the move…
Moving toward God’s promised peace.
Pick God’s goals as The Way you choose.
Don’t stop, my friends. The hike is worth it.
The view is stunning from the top.
You’re on a journey to the new Kingdom.
So, be reminded: keep engaged; don’t stop.
Live in a way that causes you to see
There is a beautiful Kingdom to come.
Love, pursue peace, and resist darkness.
Walk in the light of the Lord. Don’t be dumb!
No, Brian’s sermon didn’t include “Don’t be dumb!”
I had to add that cuz it caught my mood – – –
And besides, I needed something that rhymed with kingdom!
Happy first day of Advent! Did you go to church today?
If so, what message did you take away?
What does this Advent season mean to you?
Love ya,
Thanks for visiting
JanBeek
What does it mean to have a date in the church called King Sunday?
When I googled it, I learned, “Though the date is variable, Christ the King always occurs in late November. This is especially providential in America, where elections happen in early November. After the long drama of election season, both winners and losers are reminded that Christ is the true King, and that his rules will ultimately judge all human authorities.”
It went on to say, “In the Presbyterian Churches, such as the Presbyterian Church (USA), at the Feast of Christ the King (Feast of the Reign of Christ) “the church gives thanks and praise for sovereignty of Christ, who is Lord of all creation and is coming again in glory to reign (see Revelation 1:4-8)…”
With that in mind, our sermon today at Madison Valley Presbyterian Church explored the life of Christ and how we interpret the Kingship of Jesus in today’s world. Here are my sermon notes:
This is the beginning
Of Advent season.
We get caught up
In the season’s reason.
Yet as we move
Into the humble life
Of Jesus, we see
A family facing strife.
Luke tells us of Jesus’
Arrival at Golgotha Hill
And he asks us to look
At the Truth – and be still.
Jesus (King of the Jews) was handed over
To face death on the cross.
Some people want to pass by
That time of pain and loss.
We want to skip the crucifixion
And go from Virgin Birth
To Christ’s ministry and then
His ascension from this earth.
But during this time of year,
We need to embrace the season
Of Christ the King’s ministry
And see Jesus’ life’s reason.
Why was Jesus condemned
When His was a life of love?
He extended grace to all
Who believe He was God above.
He was superior to all creation
And He lived a life of peace.
We need to align ourselves with
Jesus’ teachings. He’s in our reach!
As people of faith, we must
Reflect Christ’s justice and grace.
Christ died to redeem us –
Us believers who will see His face.
Endure – because Christ the King promised
We will be with Him in Paradise.
Pray for justice for all – Turn from evil,
Accept His enduring Faith – and be nice!!
Amen?
I hope your Christ the King Sunday was a blessed one!
Love ya,
JanBeek
Hugs to You !!
Inspire to Love
Let the SonShine!
You inspire me to respond
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