When renewal dawns with the early sky in a blush of awakening, and the birds have cleared their voices and begun to sing a day’s new chorus, when I step out and stretch into the possibilities awaiting in the gift of hours, I am kindled into the fire of living, and I wonder how toContinue reading “Kindled”
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First Light
The moment has arrived when the sun is close enough to rising that all the world is beginning to stir — the first bird calls, the fresh dew falls, and we begin our walk to find the first ray of sunshine. It is a good day to be alive on God’s good earth. —C.L. Fisher,Continue reading “First Light”
Wild Beauty
These tiny dots of yellow, a tapestry at my feet, a woven mix of grass blades, green leaves, and sunny blooms, and occasionally, these knots of purple— my backyard quilt— and some would stand next to me and miss it, wonder about my sanity — no matter; you may cry out “Weeds” all the day,Continue reading “Wild Beauty”
Haven
Like palm groves that stretch afar, like gardens beside a river, like aloes that the Lord has planted, like cedar trees beside the waters. — Numbers 24:6, ESV A tree whispered as I passed by reminding me of his cool, green shade, the far- reaching branches, that filter our air, the canopy that provides shelterContinue reading “Haven”
Thanks
“Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!” — Psalm 107:31, NKJV A gratitude must begin with a humility in recognition of the Giver of the gifts, the Provider of our needs. How does that thanksgiving manifest? In words, prayers, actsContinue reading “Thanks”
Abundance
The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning. I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in Him!” — Lamentations 3:22-24, NLT Walk fully into moments, slow down and saturate yourself with sensory perception, and soakContinue reading “Abundance”
Poetic Meanderings 