O Come Immanuel
Maybe this year, you feel alone in this world, alienated from a friend or family member. Or are you waiting for an answer--a job--a spouse? Focus here: "You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope"(Psalm 119:114).
The Hardy Primrose
If Jesus has the time--Jesus who is God, the Creator of the Universe, cares about the flowers, how much more does He care about you!
A Moment in Time
And only this time of the year, when the sun comes through, it touches an arrangement of flowers on a coffee table.
Lost & Found
I'll never forget it," I said. I continued my tale that happened twenty-some years earlier...
Warning…Wait…Trust
For and hour and a half, we waited, wondering if we'd need to stay there all night until the storm abated.
Creation Speaks
Monuments and statues, skyscrapers, castles, and cathedrals capture our attention, but I think creation by a Creative God is even better.
Kiss the Wave
We were on a rafting trip down the DesChutes River one hot August afternoon. We were having an exhilarating time riding the rapids, not minding getting wet.
The Mystery of the Dogwood Tree
I love white dogwood blossoms. When I lived in a parsonage, right next door to the church where my father was a pastor, there were many old fashioned trees and shrubs planted between the house and the church. Deep rose colored camellias, a snow ball bush, pink hawthorn. My favorite was the tall, stately white [...]
Until Next Time
I'm leaving early tomorrow morning to attend my aunt's memorial service. A lot has transpired this week and I'll tell you all about it next week. Until then, enjoy the beauty of autumn.
Rocks of Remembrance
Would we forget to pray for our kids and grands if we didn't have the bowl of rocks with their names on them? Probably not, but seeing their names on the rocks is a reminder to both of us to pray for our loved ones.