Chosen. It seemed to be a magical word to the little girl as she timidly advanced onto the schoolyard during recess. If only she would be chosen. The little girl joined the group of eager schoolchildren that had assembled, waiting Read more…
Time. A gift our Heavenly Father gives each day. Seconds, minutes and hours that we sometimes take for granted. Time…a gift that is squandered or thoughtfully used and invested. Time Contemplated I pondered the subject of time this morning as Read more…
She sat surrounded by darkness. The despondency of others had robbed the fragile peace that had filled her life just hours before. The clouds of depression seemed to surround and constrict. Consequently, obscuring the vision of an Almighty God. She Read more…
An ongoing restoration process was taking place in the Gene Stratton-Porter home that I visited some years ago. I vividly remember my visit to Adams County, Indiana and the thoughts that resonated in my heart from observing this huge undertaking. Read more…
Spring!!! March 20th! A season that many wait for with expectation. Warm weather, blue sky, and flowers are just a few of the looked for blessings of springtime. As that date approached, I was reminded of springtime in the Rockies. Read more…
Multitudes came to listen to Jesus teach. People doing life that was messy. Life that wasn’t working as they thought it should, life that left them empty. As they sat on that grassy hillside, with the sunlight warming them from Read more…
Christmas lights. Broken hearts. Gaily wrapped packages. Confused minds. Long and lonely days. All waiting for Christmas. Hard times and heartaches do not follow the calendar year. They do not come when it is convenient nor at our choosing. Some Read more…
Autumn arrives with golden hued beauty, crisp, clear evenings and deep blue skies. In these weeks of autumn color we revel in the kaleidoscope of brilliance God has created. We absorb the delightful smells and sensations that go along with Read more…
Desperate Journey The shadows lengthened across the desert sands as a lone figure, with desperate strides made his way across the parched land. A solitary tree up ahead caught his attention and he made his way toward what shelter the Read more…
Trusting God through every circumstance of our life is to be our attainment. God wants our complete trust and a belief in Him that His way is best even when our senses are screaming against it. As we are walking Read more…