Don’t borrow from tomorrow Thinking trouble will come due, Wasting precious hours of sunshine As you let the storm clouds brew. Don’t borrow from tomorrow Dreading trials of that day. Today has tasks enough for …
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The Fight is On
He was at it again this morning. The local bluebird perched on the outside mirror of the truck fully agitated and engaging in warfare with his reflection. Multiple times a day we see him there, …
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Abiding
Gentle breezes blow across the moonlit garden lane. Cricket song and rustling leaves join the soft refrain. My Father’s care is over all – The sky, the sea, the land. I rest my heart upon …
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The Faithfulness of God
The third chapter of the book of Lamentations appears like a spring in the desert, bubbling forth hope in the middle of judgment and sorrow. Lamentations 3: 22 It is of the Lord‘s mercies that we are not …
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Architecture
Winter is a good time to look at trees. While many of them do not showcase the finery of leaves or color or flowers, their architectural beauty is open to be seen. Sturdy trunks stretch …
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School Days
As I reflect over the past year, I am most conscious of lessons. So many milestones, so many culminations, so many joys and heartaches, but mostly I see lessons. As I begin the new year …
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Fog
In the twilight of winter, silent fog woos the day to sleep. Gauzy tendrils drape car lights and streetlamps, making dandelions in the deepening quiet. Night and fog collide, moisture muffling sound. God tucks this …
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Christmas
Christ is the message of Christmas! In Him, we see the fullness of the Father’s love. He is the way to peace with God and peace for the earth. He is the absolute joy of …
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Christmas Gift from Heaven
Christmas Gift from Heaven Wrapped in the Father’s love, Came down to Earth in lowly birth Straight from God’s heart above. Light into Earth’s great darkness. Grace where judgment reigned. Binding broken, God’s Word spoken, …
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Question and Answer
“What did you get for Christmas?” This is the infamous question that begins every post-Christmas conversation. Whether you are nine or ninety, inquiring minds want to know – “What did you get?” This year, I …
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