Sabbath Rest- Sing to Jesus

March 16, 2025 steph Leave a comment

This is not a new song by any means (written in 2002), but the words still hit home. What a great mystery – that the Lord of the universe would give his life for me!

Come and see
Look on this mystery
Lord of the universe
Nailed to a tree

Christ our God
Spilling His holy blood
Bowing in anguish
His sacred head

Sing to Jesus
Lord of our shame
Lord of our sinful hearts
He is our great Redeemer
Sing to Jesus
Honor His name
Sing of His faithfulness
Pouring His life out unto death

Come, you weary
And He will give you rest
Come you who mourn
Lay on His breast

He who died
Risen in paradise
Giver of mercy
Giver of life

Sing to Jesus
His is the throne
Now and forever
He is the king of heaven
Sing to Jesus
We are His own
Now and forever
Sing for the love our God has shown

Sing to Jesus
Lord of our shame
Lord of our sinful hearts
He is our great Redeemer
Sing to Jesus
Honor His name
Sing to Jesus
His is the throne
Now and forever
He is the king of heaven
Sing to Jesus
We are His own
Now and forever
Sing for the love our God has shown

Fernando Ortega

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Arizona

March 11, 2025 steph 1 Comment

We made it!
It was a pretty simple trip, direction-wise. Get on I20 (about 3 miles from the house), drive until it dead-ends into I10. Continue on I10 through New Mexico and then into Arizona. Stay on I10 until you come to Route 191 in Willcox. Go south about 55 miles, turn left and then left again – and you’re there! Simple, right?
With the truck packed to the gills, a box of glazed donuts and a Costco-size bag of Cheez-Its handy to keep us fortified, we began our travels a little later than usual (8AM instead of 6AM) to (hopefully) avoid the Dallas/Ft. Worth morning traffic.

We didn’t quite glide through the cities, but we did make it out the other side without incident.

Phew.
We were hoping to get to Van Horn (a solid 600 miles and yes, still in Texas) for our overnight. We made it, but I have to say the last little bit went from a bit windy but manageable

to high winds and reduced visibility.

We were oh-so-happy to stop for the night and we woke to a crystal clear morning!

The wind had settled down and as we drove into New Mexico, all was clear ahead!

But before we knew it, this

turned into this –

And then this popped up on our phones –

Oh. Oh No.
Thankfully the visibility never got to zero, and we were able to continue on safely. Just as we were entering Arizona, a light rain started, which I think helped calm down the dust storms.

A little blue sky even peeked through the clouds to cheer us on!

Finally our last leg down Rte 191

and into our home for the next three weeks!

It’s a sweet little single-wide and we are more than comfortable!

Conrad Clutter abounds!
We are so very thankful for those (almost) 1000 safe miles – and especially thankful that we were in the truck and not the RV! Between the winds and the construction and traffic – it was so nice not to be supersized!

Thanks for coming along on the drive – it’s been a while since I’ve taxed you with so many windshield shots!

Oh – and if you want a little more info about where we are this month, check out the Where are We Now page!

Sabbath Rest

Sabbath Rest – Ancient of Days

March 9, 2025 steph 4 Comments

David Wesley is no longer making these wonderful a cappella videos – but I couldn’t resist this one of Ancient of Days. For truly –

Though the nations rage, kingdoms rise and fall
There is still one King reigning over all
So I will not fear, for this truth remains
That my God is the Ancient of Days

Though the nations rage, kingdoms rise and fall
There is still one King reigning over all
So I will not fear, for this truth remains
That my God is the Ancient of Days

None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne, it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days

Though the dread of night overwhelms my soul
He is here with me, I am not alone
Oh, His love is sure, and He knows my name
For my God is the Ancient of Days

None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne, it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days

Though I may not see what the future brings
I will watch and wait for the Saviour King
Then my joy complete, standing face to face
In the presence of the Ancient of Days

None above Him, none before Him
All of time in His hands
For His throne, it shall remain and ever stand
All the power, all the glory
I will trust in His name
For my God is the Ancient of Days
For my God is the Ancient of Days

Words and Music by Jesse Reeves, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren & Rich Thompson
A Cappella Arrangement by David Wesley © 2018 BEC Worship; WriterWrong Music; CityAlight Music; Farren Love And War Publishing; Integrity’s Alleluia! Music

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These Boys!

March 4, 2025 steph 2 Comments

What a very special time I had last week! It was the first time I got to observe (and interact!) with these four boys in their ‘natural habitat’ for a whole week, and what a joy it was. With Mom and Dad away (being spoiled on a cruise), Meemaw (the Grandma in residence) and I (the back-up Granny) were large and in charge!

We did a little schoolwork –

Tackled a little yardwork –

and played a lot of games (because that is what I am really good at!)!

We kept the ‘screen time’ to a minimum (virtually none during the week), but when it did happen it did keep everyone quiet for a spell!

Because, let’s face it – even Grams enjoys a little screen time now and again!

The week seemed to fly by! The two older boys did a great job of caring for the animals (puppies, dogs, pigs, chickens and a cat!) along with their other chores and schoolwork.

And the ‘littles’ helped around the house with simple chores (and keeping me in line!). Meemaw was the main taxi driver and chief cook (along with her teaching schedule and appointments!), and I filled in all the gaps that I could!
But regardless of how much fun the week was, for the boys, the best part was Saturday morning when Mom and Dad came home!

It was a busy week – and I was so glad I could share in the care of these sweet boys. It was truly an honor to be able to tuck them in at night. (Ok, there wasn’t much ‘tucking in’ with the older two – but at least I got to hug and kiss them each night!).

I was also pretty glad to be reunited with my dear husband and back in my own bed after a week away.

Oh, and naps. =)

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Sabbath Rest – But for the Cross

March 2, 2025 steph Leave a comment

Maybe you’ve heard this hymn before – but it’s new to me! What a great promise –
Oh my soul would be lost
With no hope to find
But for the cross of Christ

LYRICS:
Vs 1
What is the truth
That ever anchors me
Amidst the waves of all my guilt
That Christ has shed
His blood and pardoned me
At the cross, at the cross

Vs 2
He bore my sin
I bear His righteousness
Oh what a glorious exchange
The wrath of God
Laid on the spotless Lamb
Oh what grace, oh what grace

Chorus
Behold the cross
There is no greater love
Heaven’s Son
Laid down His life for us
Oh my soul would be lost
With no hope to find
But for the cross of Christ

Vs 3
How do I walk
With humble confidence
I look to Christ Who is my peace
He sealed my hope
And my inheritance
At the cross, at the cross

Vs 4
When I am weak
And stumble into sin
There is an ever-flowing stream
His cleansing blood revives my soul again
Oh what grace, oh what grace

Vs 5
One day I’ll stand
Before the King of Kings
One day I’ll see him face to face
For Jesus rose
Death lost its bitter sting
Christ has won! Christ has won!

But for the Cross of Christ
Words and Music by Bryan Fowler, Kristyn Getty, and Jessica Waterman

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Sabbath Rest- Sing to Jesus

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Sabbath Rest – But for the Cross

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