“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”Romans 5:8 The heavy fog every night lately has done wonders for the view in these parts. Magical feathers of rime frost, built layer upon layer, have turned the landscape into a winter wonderland toContinue reading “Feeling the Love”
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What Do You Want From Me?
“Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.””John 6:29 I was cleaning up from a busy day at school with my Littles – setting things straight for another full day of learning ahead on the morrow – when I caught sight of BabyContinue reading “What Do You Want From Me?”
Dark Days
“You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.”Psalms 18:28 We are in dark days. And they are just going to get darker. Literally. The coming of the winter solstice means darkness gets the upper hand at these latitudes. Day-length shrinks dramatically. We wake up in the dark, and comeContinue reading “Dark Days”
Change
“He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.”Philippians 3:21 Change. It’s in the air. It’s in the way the days are shrinking short. It’s in the smell of dust and grain warmed byContinue reading “Change”
Running Over and Poured Into Your Lap
“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.””Luke 6:38 Frost was predicted. It was time. To pick grapes, that is. With frost comes damageContinue reading “Running Over and Poured Into Your Lap”
Where Rain Comes From
“Ask the Lord for rain in the spring, for he makes the storm clouds. And he will send showers of rain so every field becomes a lush pasture.”Zechariah 10:1 It rained! Seriously! It rains every spring, you may be thinking. No biggie. It’s just water. But – last spring it didn’t rain. Hardly rainedContinue reading “Where Rain Comes From”
Seeing Swans
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:18 I almost missed it. I was driving at the time, so my eyes were on the road. (A good thing, I’m sure you’ll agree.) So there I was, minding my own business, when I happenedContinue reading “Seeing Swans”
All Dried Up
“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’””John 7:38 They don’t look like much. Some of you may not believe me when I tell you all that stands between these dried out lumps and gorgeous flowers is time, soil –Continue reading “All Dried Up”
Of Camels and Needles
“Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.””Matthew 19:26 You see it, right? The sheer impossibility of it? It’s April. It’s time for bunnies and chicks and cavorting in the grass. But – what grass? Oh. That grass. The grass buried under six feetContinue reading “Of Camels and Needles”
Real Actual Grass
“Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.”Psalms 65:8 “Mrs. Lowes! You have to come!” The call was urgent. I hesitated. Was this the ‘someone is down and needs medical attention, so come-quick-double-time-hurry’ sortContinue reading “Real Actual Grass”
Growing in Grace 