The light is shining through

The light is shining through

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.”  Isaiah 55:8, NLT I’ve read and heard and sermonized on these words more times than I can count. Beautiful words about God’s sovereignty....
CURIOUS NOW

CURIOUS NOW

(based on Psalm 19) Show me your God, I asked.Open your fingers, he replied, and letthe rich soil crumble,the cascading seas tumble,the meandering breeze fumblethrough them,and you are feelingthe texture of God’s handiwork.Open your ears and letthe sounds of the day...
Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions

My husband and I are in the process of having various home repairs completed. For me, deciding paint colors is one of the most challenging, psychological exercises. It’s crazy how choosing a simple paint color can be so nerve wracking. What if I choose the wrong...
Of webs and wonders

Of webs and wonders

Spiders, for all their ‘ick’ factor, or ‘eek’ factor, are fascinating little engineers. The precise geometry of their webs is second to none. One morning at home, with the sun glinting just right, it was possible to see a single, eight-foot-long strand of silk...
Tragedy Overturned

Tragedy Overturned

A chidren’s story tells the tale of a little orphaned bird fortunate to be taken in by a mother duck. She had misgivings as the poor waif was rather ugly, wrong color, wrong- shaped head, strange beak, and maybe worst of all, he couldn’t quack! He just made terrible...