What do you think the surprise announcement is?

“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener.
He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit,
and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit
so they will produce even more.
You have already been pruned and purified
by the message I have given you. 
Remain in me, and I will remain in you.
For a branch cannot produce fruit
if it is severed from the vine,
and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me, 
“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.
Those who remain in me, and I in them,
will produce much fruit.
For apart from me you can do nothing.
Anyone who does not remain in me
is thrown away like a useless branch and withers.
Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned.
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you,
you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!
When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples.
This brings great glory to my Father.
John 15:1-8

Are you standing out? If not, today is the day!
Tomorrow isn't a guarantee...

Record my misery;
    list my tears on your scroll,
    are they not in your record?
I am worn out from my groaning.
All night long I flood my bed with weeping and
drench my couch with tears.
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. 
There will be no more death'
or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away.”
Psalm 56:8; Psalm 6:6; Revelation 21:4

Who are you calling on today as the rain falls?

Any changes in your life? Do you embrace it or fear it...why?

How will you remember this weekend? A tradition to share?

Happy Memorial Day, A great way to honor our vets!

When the Waves Subside This one is available on Kindle too!

Available on Amazon.com or at The River's End Bookstore in Oswego, New York

If you are a reader and like to support local talent then we look forward to seeing you at the Mexico Public Library ~ 6:30 p.m.

A special thanks to Alicia Kozakiewicz for sharing this photograph she took last week with us and a big thanks to Mary Buske for creating this fabulous collage to share with others. You are both amazing!

What are you holding out hope for?

How do you plan to spend your week?

More than a ride...it's a mission of love and hope!

Both books are available through Amazon.com

‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ 

~ Jesus  ~

How has God gifted you? 
How will you pay it forward?

Today, will you leave words of encouragement for the riders?

Share an encouraging word with the riders, volunteers, and families attending the 2013 Ride for Missing Children below... 

Is there a trip you take that makes you want to "Move It"?

Heidi M. Allen ~ Missing Since 4/3/94 ~ Age Progression Photo

Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness
    while I am here in the land of the living.
Wait patiently for the Lord.
    Be brave and courageous.
    Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Psalm 27:13-14 NLT

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
    and in his word I put my hope.
I wait for the Lord
    more than watchmen wait for the morning,
    more than watchmen wait for the morning.
Psalm 130:5-6 NIV

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
    do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
    and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. 
For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. 
But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings 
that cannot be expressed in words.

Romans 8:26 NLT

Wait patiently for the Lord.
    Be brave and courageous.
    Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 NLT

Do you an encouraging word to share today?

Who could you write a letter to this week?

~ Happy Mother's Day ~ 

Do you have a tradition on Mother's Day? Will you share?

How has someone surprised you this week?