Grilling The Corn Serving Together 9/13/2026

 Good Morning,

I  started this day with prayer and a hot cup of Door County Wisconsin Harvest Blend Coffee. 

Proverbs 18:24 NKJV A man who has friends must himself be friendly. 

Later this morning I will be joining with some of the men and women from our church to roast corn, and grill burgers and hot dogs for  our annual church picnic. We have ben grilling the corn for about ten years now and the only complaint has been about the salt. "The salt is too salty". We take complaints seriously but if one puts less salt on their buttered corn it might taste less salty. Just a thought.

My short message for this morning is this. If you are a church going type of person and you want to be involved at your church, seek out someone and ask to join in on what they are doing and join in to honor and serve. There are sooooo many ways to serve at a church and make friends that it is impossible not to find a way that fits you. 

I really don't like to eat roasted corn, but I like to see the smiles on the faces of the folks that do. You are as lonely and unplugged as you choose to be. 

Have a great day!! And pass a napkin please!!

Marty

Praising God For His Faithfulness 9/12/2026

 Good Morning,

I am watching the level in my Coffee cup go down and I might need to brew another pot of Door County Maple Coffee. Let's write.

Yesterday morning had me at a hospital with my younger brother. He had a heart attack and was in need of open heart surgery later yesterday. I am here to say that all went very well and he is on the road to better health. 

I was in prayer for most of yesterday and now want to say that God came though for us and to Him be all of the glory and honor. It was a long day!

Psalm 118:5-7 I called on the Lord in distress;

The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.

6.The lord is on my side, I will not fear.

What can man do to me?

7.The Lord is for me among those who help me.

The care provided by the hospital staff was world class great. Than you all for the prayers and concern.  

God Bless, 

Marty

A Positive Attitude Goes With Everything 9/10/2026

 Good Morning, 

A hot cup of Door County Breakfast Blend Coffee is in front of me and it is time to write. 

I am not one for having a lot of clothing that matches and I don't get "dressed up" much anymore. Blue jeans and a shirt or sweater are usually the wardrobe of the day. I can dress up for a funeral or a wedding when needed. 

Every shirt, sweatshirt, or sweater is capable of matching up with some blue jeans. 

I was reading a book of quotes the other day and in it I found one from Dolly Parton. She has been quoted many times and this one stood out for me.

A positive attitude 

and a sense of humor 

go together like 

biscuits and gravy. 

Dolly Parton

When you can laugh or smile during tough times and present a positive attitude at the same time you are richly blessed. To me there is nothing like a plate of biscuits and gravy for breakfast. The combination makes the morning or evening dinner a dance on your palette. 

Having a positive attitude in today's world is a blessing. But taking on the world with a positive attitude combined with a sense of humor is a strong combination that should always be together. 

When going through the rough waters of life and taking them on with a can do, will do positive attitude and being able to see some humor within tough situations tells me one thing. You have partnered your heart with God and are walking through life with Jesus.

Your merry heart is a blessing to those around you and shows strength despite the circumstances. 

Psalm 103:2-4 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits, 3.who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases. 4. Who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy. 

Be positive today and don't forget a smile, or laugh along the way. Share your heart and attitude with others. 

God bless, 

Marty

New Roof 9/9/2026

 Good Morning,

A hot cup of Door County Hazelnut Coffee is waiting on me to finish writing today.

Yesterday we started the project to replace our roof. It is the last project on the list for this year. As of this morning it is 75% completed. A few more hours and the job will be old news. 

So today my thoughts turn to the roof and how it keeps us dry, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It never leaves the house and is always over our heads. Until there is an issue it never falters. 

That thought turned me to think about God and how He provides for us and takes care of us. He is like a roofer and has us covered at all times. 

Psalm 121:5-6 NIV The Lord watches over you. The Lord is your shade at your right hand.

6. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 

Food for thought! God bless. 

Marty

The Day Is Beginning Without Me 9/8/2026

 Good Morning.

This is unusual for me. I am asking you to excuse me today as my heart just isn't in to writing this morning. If I were still working and not retired I would be calling in and taking a personal day off today. I need a day to get my heart and soul back to writing. 

Pray for me as I have prayed for you.

Thank you and God bless.

Marty

Life Is A Series Of Choices 9/7/2026

 Good Morning,

There is a hot cup of Door County Autumn Spice Coffee next to me and it is time to write.

This morning I made the choice of what flavor coffee I would enjoy as my morning cup of wake up juice. I made some choices yesterday on what we would be eating for a picnic today. Later I will dress for the day and a choice will be made as to if I wear shorts or long pants. 

Isaiah 55:8-9 NIV For my thoughts are not your thoughts. Neither are my ways your ways declares the Lord. 9. As the heavens are higher than the Earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

None of these choices or decisions has a huge impact on my day. They are simple and  low in priority.

But there  are decisions that come our way,and not always on a daily schedule that require more thought as to what to choose. Our roof is being replaced tomorrow and a few months ago when it was apparent that we needed a new roof the process began. 

So the weight of that decision took some time to ponder and consider. That is the type of decision that needed some prayer. After interviewing a few contractors there was only one choice that gave me any peace. I prayed and the choice of roofers was made. 

There are bigger decisions that need to be made in the near future and prayer with fasting will be used to deliberate the choice and the timing of it. 

The choices in life are easy to make and you can go it alone. But, why would you when God is clearly here and will consult on a decision so that your choice is the right one? Your timing can be perfect and  you can have peace before and after the choice has been made.

You choose who helps you with your choices and to choose God's advice is a winner every time. 

God bless your day!

Marty

When One Hurts We All Hurt 9/6/2026

 Good Morning.

I have poured for myself a hot cup of Door County Pumpkin Spice Coffee and it is time to write.  

Now and then every family, or work group.,will experience a set back or an emotional breakdown. Church groups are not exempt from pain and sorrow as well. A group that is close to one another emotionally will experience the pain and sorrow that another in the group is going through. When one hurts, we all should be able to sympathise  and feel the hurt of your loved one.  

Galatians 6:2 Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. 

God built us to be social and caring at the same time. Be that type of family member or friend who hurts when you hurt and is there despite the inconvenience.

Food for thought.

Be the blessing you can be all the time and pass it onto someone else.

God bless,

Marty