Ain't She A Cutie?

Yesterday, Mia was a flower girl in my niece's (Lori) wedding

Western PA Trip - Day 3

The view from our hotel window.
We criss-crossed the Allegeny River numerous times in our attempt to get out of Pittsburgh.

Friday was cloudy, sometimes foggy and in the mid 60's. Not a great day for riding in the convertible. So we just went home.

Western PA Trip - Day 2 - Part 2

When in Pittsburgh, they say you have to eat a sandwich from Primanti Brothers. The sandwich includes the meat, slaw and french fries. We weren't very impressed. I don't like potatoes in my sandwiches.
Now, the carne asada taco I bought from a street vendor was excellent!

We went in this little italian grocery store that had some great looking bread.

We watched the Phillies play the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

The Phillies lost!

Western PA Trip - Day 2 - Part 1

Thursday we drove from Chester WV to Wheeling along the Ohio River
Cool looking on service station

There is a lot of industry along the river. A lot of it is shut down.

The towns were old and somewhat dingy looking.

Then back over to Pittsburgh.

Western PA Trip - Day 1 - Part 2

While trying to follow the original Rt. 30 route through Pittsburgh we passed some stately older houses. We also got lost!
The Pittsburgh skyline.

We ended up in Chester, WV.

The Ohio River.

This guy must be a Parrothead.

Western PA Trip - Day 1 - Part 1

We are going to finish Rt. 30 in PA this week. We take up where we left off a few months ago, just North of Somerset.
This part of the highway was very straight.

The "L" Sign sometimes indicates where the original route went.

Greensburg, PA

I love the burgers, fries and chocolate shakes at Steak and Shake.

Please open a location in Reading!!!!

Tuesday Evening Group

I've been helping out with the From Addict to Disciple Group in Leola on Tuesday evenings.

Nick is sharing what is happening in his life
Visiting after group.

The drive home.

Beams of Love

And we are put on earth a little space

That we might learn to bear the beams of love.

William Blake

Covered Bridge

What A Play!!!!

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What's Wrong With This Picture?

In my opinion, this is just wrong - turning an old-style diner into a Chinese Restaurant. They even put the fake China-looking roof on it. I like Chinese food, but they should be serving hamburgers and open-faced turkey sandwiches here, not egg rolls

RT 30 - Philly to Lancaster

Last Friday Ella Mae and I drove the Rt 30 stretch from Philadelphia to Lancaster. This is the current route which starts in Atlantic City, NJ. Originally the Lincoln Highway (Rt. 30) started in New York City, went through Trenton, NJ then crossed the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. We'll have to do that route some other time.
Rt. 30 enters Pennsylvania via the Ben Franklin Bridge

One of the big arguments in Philadelphia is who makes the best Philly Cheese Steak - Pat's or Geno's

We tried and split a sandwich from both places. I liked them both

Raising corn in Philly

They still run the electric streets cars in parts of Philadelphia.

In a few weeks we plan to drive Rt. 30 from north of Somerset to Ohio which will complete our Lincoln Highway tour for the summer. Stay tuned.

A Living Prayer

A Living Prayer
Songwriter: Ronald Franklin Block
Publisher: MOONLIGHT CANYON PUBLISHING

In this world I walk alone
With no place to call my home
But there’s one who holds my hand
The rugged road through barren lands
The way is dark, the road is steep
But He’s become my eyes to see
The strength to climb, my griefs to bear
The Savior lives inside me there

In Your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God to Thee

In these trials of life I find
Another voice inside my mind
He comforts me and bids me live
Inside the love the Father gives

In Your love I find release
A haven from my unbelief
Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God to Thee

Take my life and let me be
A living prayer, my God to Thee

Barn Fire

Last evening about 20 fire trucks went by our house. They say that it was fully engulfed when the first truck arrived. I guess today is cleanup day.

No Condemnation

There was another very good article over at Grace Walk. Here is an excerpt:

The Spirit of Christ doesn’t put you under guilt and condemnation about something Jesus Christ has already absorbed into Himself at the cross, defeated and put away. Remember that Jesus dealt with sin and then sat down by the right hand of God because there was nothing left to do regarding sin. Your sins have been defeated and put away. So at every moment, “There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.”

When the Christian sins, the Holy Spirit causes us to realize, “This isn’t who I am. I don’t want to live like this.” That realization is a call to recognize our righteousness and act like who we are. If you sense feelings of worthlessness and shame; if you think you are a horrible person when you sin, that isn’t the Holy Spirit speaking to you. It may be your church or family history rising up to condemn you, but it isn’t God’s Spirit. He doesn’t do that. Ever.

Read the whole thing at http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/2009/08/conviction-of-sin.html

More Grandkids Pictures

Dylan after his first haircut.

Joy in Heaven

Do You Worship Your Sins?

This is the last part of a very will written article over at Grace Walk: http://gracewalkministries.blogspot.com/2009/08/gods-grace-is-bigger-than-your-sin.html

Jesus came to put away your sin and He fully succeeded at that. (See Hebrews 9:26) We need to stop worshipping our sins by focusing on them and glory in the finished work of the cross. God’s grace is bigger than our sins and He will use our lives for His glory. Let’s just trust Him to do it!

The Graduates

Shawn - the director, Brian, Keith, Tim & Chuck

Keith & Keith

Potter's House Graduation

This evening I had the opportunity to attend the graduation of four guys from the Potter's House, a Christian halfway house.

More Rt. 32 Road Trip Pictures

PA Rt. 32 Road Trip

Yesterday we drove down Pennsylvania Rt. 32 which follows the Delaware River between Allentown and Philadelphia.

It was a fun road to drive. River views, curves, woods and old houses made for an interesting ride.

We stopped for a late lunch at the famous Dillys Drive-In.

The burger and onion rings were very tasty.

Washington Crossing where George Washington surprised the British.

Neato Burrito

Last evening we went to this burrito place in Harrisburg. It is kind of set up like Subway - you choose your tortilla, meat, rice and other fillings. The end result is a burrito the size of my two fists put together. Very tasty.