Sunflowers for the soul

Sunflowers for the soul

This week’s blog posts have been a bit heavier than normal  …  about working through grief.  I had hesitated to share these thoughts.  Afterall, the blog is entitled “Daily Blessing” and that means it’s supposed to always be…
Posted inGrief, Relationships
Unseen protection

Unseen protection

The delphiniums came up beautifully this spring.  I was so excited … I couldn’t wait for their beautiful blooms to fill the front flowerbed all summer long.  Then one morning I came outside, and they were all eaten…
Posted inRelationships
Burs on the soul

Burs on the soul

As I was weeding a particularly overrun corner of the yard, I noticed that each reach of my gloved hand resulted in an array of burs clinging on tight.  I stopped momentarily to pick the burs from my…
Posted inRelationships
What to do with the grief

What to do with the grief

I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I lost most of my close friendships this summer.  It was hard … and painful.  What to do with the grief??  The last two weekends the air has been choked with wildfire…
Posted inGrief, Relationships
Dormant … but not dead

Dormant … but not dead

Every summer the grass in the Pacific Northwest goes dormant … as you can see from the background photo.  Our 9-10 months of continual constant rainy drizzle finally ceases (this year it didn’t cease until the end of…
Posted inHope, Relationships
Psalm 23:6

Psalm 23:6

"Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever." - Psalm 23:6
Posted inVerse Art
Psalm 23:5

Psalm 23:5

"You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies ... my cup overflows." - Psalm 23:5
Posted inVerse Art
Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me ... You comfort me." - Psalm 23:4
Posted inFear, What is God like?