A Fragrant Offering

This beautiful little tree stands just outside the front door to my church. Sunday morning, my husband and I stood outside the church, greeting worshippers as they entered the building. The lilac fragrance of the flowers wafted toward us on a gentle breeze. It was so delicious and made me think of the following verses.Continue reading “A Fragrant Offering”

Winter in the Forest

How different the forest is in the winter!  Looking around the deciduous forest, I notice the tall, dark tree trunks with their branches reaching outward and upward.  Without their covering of green finery, the trees stand like silent skeletons, dominating the landscape.  The air is tomb-like, for many birds have flown south for the winter. Continue reading “Winter in the Forest”

Hope

In my mind’s eye I see the car rolling up the highway. I hear the whine of the tires as they eat up the road. From the outside, all is calm. Inside, turmoil. Inside, parents clinging to their Jesus, seeking His wisdom. Desperately seeking His wisdom. They drive on, heading to the institution far away,Continue reading “Hope”