Today we hung an ornament of a fish, symbolizing how God caused Jonah to be in a belly of a fish for three days because Jonah disobeyed. Jonah 1-4 “From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. He said: ‘In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From the depths of the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry.’” For more information about the Jesse Tree, see this site.
I got a card in the mail from Zoey’s new owners. We had gotten a plush squeaky toy for Zoey and mailed it to them a week or so ago. Accompanying the card was this picture (I cropped it to protect the family she belongs to now): Isn’t she cute?? I am loving the little pink bow in her ear. I wonder how she liked that! The card read: Zoey is doing GREAT!! She is such a precious dog. We…
Today we hung an ornament of a lion, symbolizing how Daniel’s trust in God allowed him to remain unhurt in a den of lions. Daniel 6 “Daniel answered, ‘O king, live forever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, O king.’ The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out…
Last night I learned: When you take a glass Pyrex dish out of a hot oven, and set it on a burner that you forgot to turn off, and some cold water splashes onto it, it will explode. And the explosion might knock the wooden spoon into the burner and set it on fire. Pardon me, I have some glass to clean up in the kitchen.
Today we hung an ornament of the Rose of Sharon, symbolizing the prophets God sent to tell Israel of Jesus. Isaiah 9:1-7 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” For more information about the Jesse Tree, see this site.