Foggy Future

Foggy Future

(These photos and corresponding thoughts were shared by my son a few years ago when he was in college.)  Sometimes life looks all foggy … and we don’t know what to do or which way to go.  But…
Knotty Rounds

Knotty Rounds

The thing about splitting logs is that the more knotty the rounds, the more violently-forceful the result!  Just the sound of the “crack!” as the round splits can be downright frightening!  Especially when your face is right down…
Spiritual First-Aid

Spiritual First-Aid

I was splitting logs with hubby, pushing the buttons on the log-splitter while hubby did the heavy-lifting, when one of the log chunks flew back unexpectedly and hit my hand.  It stung in the moment, but I didn’t…
Shadow Fears

Shadow Fears

I was sitting in the beanbag calmly enjoying my peanut-butter-banana smoothie for lunch, when my attention was caught by the shadows near my feet.  Rather scary-looking shadows … don’t you think?  The sharp points of the shadows look…
Psalm 37:7-8

Psalm 37:7-8

"Do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret - it leads only to evil." - Psalm 37:7b-8
Having Done All – I Stand

Having Done All – I Stand

How can one maintain a clear head in the midst of battle cries?  How can one have inner calmness, when the fiery arrows fly?  How is it that attacks come when I feel so very small?  Why such…
Everyday Faith

Everyday Faith

I have a beautiful set of china dishes, which were a wedding gift many years ago.  To be honest, I have only used my china dishes a handful of times.  They are very special.  They are fragile!  Therefore,…
Psalm 37:5-6

Psalm 37:5-6

"Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn." - Psalm 37:5-6