A Blanket of White Light streaming through my window awakened me. Like a child, I jumped out of bed and hurried to the window. Sparkling in my back porch light, snow blanketed the yard. Winter’s drab landscape changed to a fairyland. The dead, brown grass disappeared under the snowy blanket, and the barren trees woreContinue reading “A Blanket of White”
Tag Archives: Soul
Be Nice to Your Brother
I wrote this several years ago for “The Secret Place.” It seems we need this reminder even more today than we did then. When my grandsons were younger, they loved to torment one another: A poke here, a kick there, and a headlock for good measure. I had a mantra for them, “Be nice toContinue reading “Be Nice to Your Brother”
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”
Soul Health
Today’s Tuesday Wisdom is from Joni Eareckson Tada. Have a wonderful day! “We forget God is less interested in our physical comfort and more interested in our soul. My soul has become so much more settled. My hope is more anchored in Christ and in heaven.” -Joni Eareckson Tada. Lord, help us to keep ourContinue reading “Soul Health”
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”
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”
Ahh, Spring
This devotion is the first one I ever submitted, and the first one I published! Was I ever excited when I first saw it in “The Secret Place. “ Ahh, Spring! Spring is in the air, and the sunshine draws me to the nearby nature trails. As soon as I enter the park, serenity coversContinue reading “Ahh, Spring”
Growing Our Faith Together 