Through the Psalms, 26

Psalm 26: 1-3 “Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered. Test me, Lord and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.” The only wayContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 26”

As the Deer Pants for Water

As the Deer Pants for Water In August the hot sun scorches the earth.  The brittle grass browns and breaks.  Moisture-starved leaves yellow and flutter to the ground.  The baked earth, cracked in every direction, cries for rain.  Insects buzz in erratic dances—nothing else moves.  The stifling heat rises in nearly invisible waves. Safe inContinue reading “As the Deer Pants for Water”

Through the Psalms, 24

Happy Friday, everyone! May you find wisdom and strength through the Psalms Psalm 23:3-5 “Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. They will receiveContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 24”

A Hungry Soul

A Hungry Soul The little soul lived for many years in the same woods. The sun shone on her leafy branches, and she produced much fruit. After many years the trees around this soul grew and their branches met above her head. Those branches provided comfortable shade. She was content in the place she’d alwaysContinue reading “A Hungry Soul”

A Leafy Canopy

During these hot summer months my time walking has been spent in the nearby Pawnee Prairie nature trails. These trails meander from Kellogg to Pawnee and from Maize to Tyler. Depending on the day and my mood, I can travel through grasslands, through cedar forests, deciduous woods, or along the banks of the Cowskin Creek.Continue reading “A Leafy Canopy”

Daniel

Reading from the book of Daniel this morning. Daniel 2: 20-22 “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hiddenContinue reading “Daniel”