“As the light approaches, the earth takes shape like clay pressed beneath a seal; it is robed in brilliant colors.”Job 38:14 Meet Joseph. He’s a ninebark shrub. Do you like his coat? Yeah. Me, too. I love the colours he sports this time of year – he’s pretty at any time during the growingContinue reading “Coat of Many Colours”
Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
Filled to the Brim
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.”Psalms 136:1 I’m full, y’all. I mean it. Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies and pumpkin pie – I’m what we in the feasting business call ‘stuffed’. My refrigerator is full of yummy food – and my heart isContinue reading “Filled to the Brim”
Speechless
“Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!”2 Corinthians 9:15 If you know me very well, you know I learn by talking. Which is a fancy way of saying I usually have something to say. (Okay. I’ll admit it. I can be a bit of a motor-mouth.) But I had a moment todayContinue reading “Speechless”
Golden Gifts
“From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.”John 1:16 This is one of our fire pits on our wee acreage. It’s a great spot from which to enjoy a sunset, with a view over the calm water of our dugout. This time of year, when the evening light hits itContinue reading “Golden Gifts”
When It’s Hard to Breathe
“Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!”Psalms 150:6 Forest fires are raging to the east. An east wind brought evidence. It was hard to see very far. It smelled strongly of smoke. And for some, it was hard to breathe. We kept our little inside all day – thereContinue reading “When It’s Hard to Breathe”
That Really Stinks!
“You blind Pharisee! First wash the inside of the cup and the dish, and then the outside will become clean, too.”Matthew 23:26 It’s almost Thanksgiving! Which means decorating the church. Which means bringing out the tubs of beautiful fall decor I have collected over the years. Which means opening the lids of the containers.Continue reading “That Really Stinks!”
Plan B
“Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I really, really wanted a baked potato with my pork chops. Not usually a challenge of epic proportions, you say? It is if you are camping and forgot the foil. It took a fewContinue reading “Plan B”
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want
“Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.” Psalms 50:14 Odd things have been done by all sorts of folks through history to try to impress God. Kneeling in bits of glass. Sleeping on a bed of nails. Depriving the body of food, the mind ofContinue reading “Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want”
Growing in Grace 