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Spring Sand Seagulls and Snow?

Spring Sand Seagulls and Snow?

The one good thing about a spring snowfall is that you can have a lengthy Sunday afternoon nap and take a walk in it while it’s still light out! Last month I would have already been pouring a glass of wine and cooking dinner at 6:00. Springtime takes on an...
The Heart of Gardening

The Heart of Gardening

Seeds planted in hearts where peace is promised. Seeds planted in fields where weeds grow. Gardener is careful not to pull them up too quickly—tender, unrooted seedlings shrivel and die. Garden takes time, still I become impatient, atuned to what I have not. Unbelief...
Beside the Water

Beside the Water

I live by one of the Great Lakes. This means I am drawn to the Lighthouse and stand beside God’s glory in the morning. So often it’s like a picture of His love pouring down, or His grace or both. It’s a beautiful way to start the day. Though I...
Taste of Spring

Taste of Spring

Breathe in, drink your fill of sweet air. Draw in color like shades of beautiful character expressing God’s own. What traits of His do you see reflected now in your own mind? Look, the blossoms bud once again, though once dead, now bloom, violets and glories of...
Senses Be Still

Senses Be Still

Senses be still, hush my heart. As the ripples extend outward across the water so Joy will spread, beyond all comprehension, century upon century, its fruit still bearing. Photo credit: Todd Farris

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