The drama unfolded completely unnoticed by the motorists waiting for the light to turn green. A slight movement caught my eye and, being an animal lover, my breath. An unfortunate little field mouse had wandered onto a five-lane highway, weaving first through moving cars and then stopped ones. Incredible as it seemed, I watched the […]
Read MoreUnder His Wings
Many years ago I had the joy of giving tours and tractor rides to elementary school children who came to learn about life on a working farm. The children were wide-eyed and excited during their visits, but their greatest enthusiasm always came when we brought out the baby animals. And there were plenty, for the […]
Read MoreThe Weaver
From my bedroom window I watched him weave. It was late summer when I discovered a spider had claimed the outside of that window for his home. From the top corner frame above to the flower box below, he had constructed a rather impressive web. Still, I didn’t like his choice of real estate and […]
Read MoreThe Testimony of the Stones
Woodland walks can be a great source of inspiration. The quietness allows room for thought and the surroundings give evidence of God’s goodness in creation itself. It was such a setting that captured my attention a few years back. The forest was showing signs of fall’s arrival and the departure of what had been a […]
Read MoreCount It All Joy
I admire mathematicians. Their ability to take complex equations and calculate their way to the correct answer is impressive ~ perhaps because math has always eluded me. Even as an adult, I can recall the anxiety I felt in school when it came time to open our math books or, even worse, to be given […]
Read MoreHeaven’s Declaration
Time spent in God’s Word is a wise investment. I’ve discovered through the years that no matter how often I read familiar passages, new insights frequently arise. The revelation captures me, for His Word is the living and active communication of truth to my naturally limited understanding. That happened the other day when I opened […]
Read MoreHide and Seek
It was a simple game that revealed a profound truth. Tiny hands covered little eyes, as my granddaughter chose to be the “seeker” in the game. “No peeking!” I declared, watching her hands part slightly to gain an advantage. She squealed with delight. It didn’t take long for her to discover my hiding place and […]
Read MoreFacing the Sunset
The old saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words” is well stated, but sometimes a picture can inspire the words. I found that true while on a weekend get-away with my late husband and parents. At that time, mom, like so many other women, had been facing a cancer issue and the treatments were […]
Read MoreJoy in the Journey
I heard her coming before I saw her. In her summer dress and flip-flops she approached the counter with a smile, $2.00 in one hand and a small package of licorice in the other. She may have been ten and she was happy; someone had said “yes” to her petition. When the purchase was complete, […]
Read MoreThe Sweetness of Life
It’s an old saying with timeless appeal: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” We smile at the wit and wisdom, but in truth, it’s easier to quote the saying than live the message. Life is generous in giving out lemons and often they remain so long that their withered presence threatens the same to […]
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