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”

The Bread of Life

Mark 14: 22-24 “While they were eating, Jesus took the bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, e gave it to them, and they all drank from it.Continue reading “The Bread of Life”

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”