Good morning! Here’s your Wednesday devotion. Enjoy! Fields of Grace During my morning walk on the nature trails, a song kept running through my head: “Dancing with my Father God in fields of praise.” But my mind changed “praise” to “grace.” Over and over I heard those words in my head: “Dancing with my FatherContinue reading “Fields of Grace”
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At a Snail’s Pace
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,Continue reading “At a Snail’s Pace”
Healing What Ails You
Earlier, I caught a nasty virus, the kind that plays havoc with your digestive system. Of course, we were out of town when it hit. During our granddaughter’s dance competition, we sat in the balcony watching so many beautiful dancers. While waiting for her solos, it hit hard. The closest bathroom was upstairs. I hadContinue reading “Healing What Ails You”
Parched
Parched Before my morning walk I guzzle 16 ounces of water, trying to adequately hydrate before walking in the heat. Summer heat is definitely not my favorite. Even though much of my walk is shaded, I slather on sunscreen and head out the door. Walking on the nature trails is relatively cool—the trees’ dappled shadeContinue reading “Parched”
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”
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”
God’s Embrace
Good morning! This short devotion first appeared in “The Secret Place.” Today, I’m happy to share it with you. God’s Embrace A tickle deep in my throat prompted me to leave the sanctuary during the sermon. I got a drink, coughed, and blew my nose where the noise wouldn’t disturb others. Standing outside the nursery,Continue reading “God’s Embrace”
Footprints in the Sand
Happy Wednesday, y’all! I wrote this devotion after a trip to Hawaii to visit with family. I hope you enjoy, and it inspires you. Footprints in the Sand We walk along the water’s edge, watching the foam from the waves rush up, attempting to capture the sand, then fall back to join the blue oceanContinue reading “Footprints in the Sand”
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”
Healing What Ails Us
Healing What Ails You Earlier, I caught a nasty virus, the kind that plays havoc with your digestive system. Of course, we were out of town when it hit. During our granddaughter’s dance competition, we sat in the balcony watching so many beautiful dancers. While waiting for her solos, it hit hard. The closest bathroomContinue reading “Healing What Ails Us”
Growing Our Faith Together 