Category Archives: An Encouraging Word

Through the Psalms, 19

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you find time this weekend to look at the skies and see the work of God’s hands. Through the Psalms Psalm 19: 1-4 “ The heavens declare the glory of God; The skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; Night after night theyContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 19”

A Woodland Sanctuary

Happy Wednesday, my friends! Here’s a little devotion to help you get over the hump. As I walked the nature trails, I wandered off the beaten path.  Large toadstools nestled under a grove of blue spruce trees attracted my attention. Pushing aside branches, I walked fifteen feet, entering a small clearing.  The ground, carpeted withContinue reading “A Woodland Sanctuary”

Find the Joy

I’m back! Last week was rough, but I am feeling better and getting energy back. Nasty food poisoning had an ugly hold on me. Happy Tuesday! Have a wonderful day! Here’s some food for thought for today. “Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel itContinue reading “Find the Joy”

Ordinary Beauty

Happy Wednesday. Here’s a devotion to enjoy today. Ordinary Beauty Today, heeding the words of Robert Frost, I took “the road less travelled.” As I walked the familiar gravel path, I noticed a trail to my left, and it beckoned. Venturing off the six-foot-wide, highly travelled walkway, I stepped through the trees onto the sandyContinue reading “Ordinary Beauty”

Happiness

Happy Tuesday! Don’t you just love Norman Vincent Peale’s positive attitude? “The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ― Norman Vincent Peale