The wind was howling through the trees as white fluffy clouds disappeared behind them and dark gray clouds took their place. A storm was getting ready to blow through the valley and a couple of eagles soared above gliding on the wind. It looked as if they were dancing gracefully in the heavens. I looked […]
Growing Down to Reach Heaven Read Post »
Stress is a part of life and sometimes it starts at the moment you open your eyes to the moment you close them. Today I could feel my neck and back muscles tighten with every second as the day went on and all I could think about was soaking in a hot bath to ease
“Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV The other night I lit a candle like I usually do when I sit down to relax and read. I watched the flame flicker as the air from
Living in the Light Read Post »
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace, the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands”. Isaiah 55:12 NIV The power went out while dinner was cooking and all the sudden we were without a meal. The air
Lights Out, Faith On Read Post »
I woke up to the sound of tiny teeth chewing on something somewhere in my bedroom this morning. I laid there trying to tune it out but it kept getting louder and louder. I tired harder to ignore it but finally, I got up to investigate the constant gnawing. I was irritated as I hit
I tossed and turned for hours as I tried to find a comfortable position. Finally after trying to fall asleep I got up around 4AM and decided to make some coffee and take the dogs out. I opened the back door and all the dogs rushed to get out like race horses being let out
Walking By Faith: Close Your Eyes and See Read Post »
While sitting on my porch one warm morning in June, I looked around at the amazing things God created for just that day. The mountain was misty, the sky was pink and purple while the golden sun rose up from the other direction. The birds were singing and the due on the grass was plentiful,
Harvested By Grace: Hanging on to Jesus Read Post »
It was one Sunday afternoon when I took my beagle Bj to play ball at our creek. The sun was shining and the valley echoed with Bj’s bark as I threw the extra large tennis ball out into the water. The ball was slippery with creek water and drool making it difficult to hold. As
An Unexpected Message in an Unsuspecting Time Read Post »
For weeks every time I sat in my recliner I looked up at the living room ceiling fan covered in dust from months of me putting off cleaning it. The globes had a sticky layer of brown dust and dog hair dimming the light trying to shine through them. The blades were coated with grimy
Looking Through the Globe: Renew Your Spirit and Shine Read Post »
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 NIV Monday:One foot in front of the other I started walking down the driveway with Mabel on the other end of the leash.
Transforming Potholes: A Journey of Faith and Action Read Post »
