Each day is a treasure, a mystery to discover, a gift from the one who is Love. Some inspire wonder. Others present hardships. Each offers promise for growth. From daybreak to sunset, from dusk until
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Tag: Nature
A Forest’s Song
I will sing a forest’s song. Let every creature praise his holy name. Let the heavens be glad, let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult,
Read moreBeauty in Brown: An Alaskan Remix of an Old Proverb
I’ve been chewing on a quote that is widely cited as a Byzantine proverb: “He who has bread has many problems; he who has no bread has one problem.” I’d like to provide an updated
Read moreHow to Find Peace Where the Sparrows Live
I’ve often wondered how to find peace where the sparrows live and how the answer to that quirky thought compared to my life-long desire to discover and abide in God’s presence. Those who know me,
Read moresurviving or thriving on a socially distant mother’s day
A socially distant Mother’s Day? While on a recent video meeting, I found myself reminiscing with one of my sons about the Mother’s Day gardens we sowed, games we played, and the stories we shared.
Read moreGhosts of Golden Autumns Past
Autumn 2008 ~ Western North Carolina. A whispering wind shook the trees as if to announce her arrival. Amber, orange, and crimson leaves glided down and carpeted the ground. Autumn had arrived in all her
Read moreThe Mystery of Nature’s Peaceful Song
Nature’s call A screech owl’s trills, calls, and hoots might calm the weary traveler, like the lone Whitetail who forages in the forest near my cabin. I press my face against the glass slider to
Read moreDeclaring God’s Glory
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1 NLT German reformer Martin Luther said, “Even a dairymaid can milk cows to the glory of God.” As I sat in
Read moreInspired! – Judy Royal Glenn
At what age did you get your first camera? Was it a gift or a purchase? I remember having a camera when I was young. I am sure I asked for it as a birthday
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