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Rejoice!

“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 Monday morning is typically a day we all dread, right? It’s back to work and back to the grind. Yet, I have noticed that whatever my circumstances, my attitude improves when Iam thankful for the good thingsContinue reading “Rejoice!”

The Beckoning Whispers

As I sit in the kitchen, the sound of the sea beckons me. From the beach house, the waters whisper, calling me to the beach. I grab my sunscreen and my towel and walk across the street into the soft, dry sand. I sink ankle deep with each step, the gentle waves whooshing louderContinue reading “The Beckoning Whispers”

At a Snail’s Pace

During a recent walk, I noticed a tiny snail, its shell no bigger than a dime. It appeared motionless, but when I knelt down for a zoomed-in photo, I could see its forward progress. Ever so slowly, it traveled, a millimeter at a time, across the sidewalk. Satisfied with my photo, I continued my walk.Continue reading “At a Snail’s Pace”

Down a Slippery Slope

I love watching skiers fly down slippery slopes, controlling their speed while whizzing down the mountain-side. Unfortunately, the athlete sometimes loses control and careens down the mountain with devastating consequences. I recently encountered a slippery slope in my neighborhood park. Instead of mountains, my slopes had gentle hills that hug the earth. Warmer temperatures hadContinue reading “Down a Slippery Slope”

A Bouquet of Roses

Hey, I’m back! We’ve had computer issues and have spent lots of time at doctor’s offices for my husband’s health problems, but I have returned.Today I want to celebrate by sharing a short devotion I wrote for The Secret Place, many years ago.Have a beautiful week! @followers A Bouquet of Roses Ladies, do you rememberContinue reading “A Bouquet of Roses”

Ah, Spring

Spring is in the air, and the sunshine draws me to the nearby nature trails. As soon as I enter the park, serenity covers me like a blanket. The trees, still black and bare of leaves, stretch high above my dirt pathway. The winds blowing up over my head sway the trees, causing their bareContinue reading “Ah, Spring”

Winter in the Forest

Winter in the Woods Winter in the forest has a beauty all its own. Gone are Spring’s purple and yellow wildflowers. Gone are the deep green summertime leaves waving overhead in the breeze. Gone is the brilliant pallet of fall’s colors screaming for attention. Gone is the constant chorus of bird call, each looking forContinue reading “Winter in the Forest”

What kind of person?

Dallas Willard I don’t know about you, but I’d like to be the kind of person who loves like Jesus did. I’d like to act with kindness, to care about another’s spiritual life, and to love sacrificially. How does that look for you, in your life? Here’s how it looked for Jesus. “For God soContinue reading “What kind of person?”

Reflecting

I had a lovely hour-long walk on this beautiful February day.I love the way the sunlight reflects off the water, even in the wind. Lord, let me be like the moon, and reflect the light of your Son. “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27: 19

Watching the Lava

Several years ago my husband Scott and I flew to Hawaii for our niece’s wedding. While there, we spent a couple of days on the big island of Hawaii with his brother and our sister-in-law. One afternoon we visited an area that had been covered by a lava flow. Since the lava was cool, weContinue reading “Watching the Lava”