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 […]
Read MoreConsider the Lilies
Gardening is a passion for countless people, but it was a dormant love for me. I stumbled on it quite by accident and discovered a natural ability that brought unexpected results. Digging up earth to set a few plants in the soil gave way to sketching garden designs and, eventually my yard was framed with […]
Read MoreLessons in Perseverance
I’m not sure why it captured my attention so completely. Sitting in my prayer garden, I had just closed the Bible and glanced downward toward some stepping stones that led to the bench. An abundance of creatures share life in this setting and, among them are the ants that build dirt mounds and traverse the […]
Read MoreLord of All
Sobering thoughts are never comfortable. But then, they aren’t meant to be. Try as we might to avoid facing life’s deeper issues, they have a way of inching to the forefront time and again. One of the most sobering thoughts ever presented was by Jesus. It is recorded in Matthew 7:21-23. “Not everyone who says […]
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