The Challenge
We tiptoe through the spheres of wet upon early morning grass to fill the feeder with grains and seeds; a plethora of delights for our friends who fly. Then inside to the window we go. We sit and wait with great expectation for our guests to arrive. Patience in the...
A Promise Given
A ring given as a promise is made, and what was two is now one. And the young girl, whose dress is the color of innocence and whose dreams are tied up in bows makes her way forward with thoughts of one day. Those in silk and taffeta remember when they too were...
Memorial Day
Thank you to all of our service men and women who put their lives on the line, and sacrifice time with their families to keep our country safe. And a special thank you to Heather Hines who allowed me the use of her picture. Their daddy is the first understanding they...
Priority For Authority
She walks into the classroom and the peace in the room changes. Anger seems to radiate from her. Her physical topography is more mature than her age. And some of the words she uses hints that she has seen more of the darker side of life than any twelve year old...
You are the Light
"So let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works,and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Matthew 5:16 NIV
Being Fully Alive
"The glory of God is the human being fully alive and the life of the human consisits in beholding God." ~Irenaeus, disciple of the apostle John. This weekend, live fully alive, beholding the beauty of God everywhere. You are beautiful and I am thankful for you!...
Deep Roots and New Growth
Times flies and I wonder how I accomplished so much in the earlier years. Perhaps I’ve begun to slow down, and be more intentional with the moments. The house is destroyed, and though it is difficult to navigate through sea of toys, clothes, and toddlers with every...
Life on the Altar
Finally, I can sit down in the old white wicker chair and enjoy the work of my hands. Cut grass surrenders is sweet fragrance causing me to inhale and relax. The wind blows the pungent aroma of freshly dug earth and newly planted lavender across the porch. The...
Resting Your Head Between His Shoulders
Empty reads the gage on my car. Empty is the joy in my life as I, task after task, rip through the streets trying to accomplish all things on my to-do list. Exercise, groceries – should have had quiet time this morning; maybe I can work it in this afternoon. I need...
You Are Mine
A Mother’s Day Gift From My Daughter
I just want to share with you one of the gifts my daughter gave to me this morning. For those of you with difficult teenagers, I hope this will encourage you. Happy mothers day to the woman who taught me God's example of unconditional love. The woman who has...
Just Jump!
What would you attempt, if you knew there were safe guards in place around you? In what part of your life would you pull out your stops, and go full force into what you know God has planned for your life? Even if it is a guess. Jesus said he would guard you. He has...
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