Watching the sun peek over the horizon to gaze upon the awakening day is spirit lifting! Sunrises offer us new beginnings. Even when we carry old business forward, dawn brings freshness and excitement, a renewed hope, and an anticipation for possibilities, yet to be experienced. Even the weeping Prophet, Jeremiah, found this to be true:Continue reading “New Beginnings”
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Valleys and Mountains
In his hand are the deep places of the earth; The heights of the mountains are his also . Psalm 95:4 Not everyone agrees with this Psalmist’s sentiments. The origin and the vastness of our universe both hide and declare great mysteries. Whether one accepts creation as secondary to happenstance, or to intelligent design, orContinue reading “Valleys and Mountains”
Mending
These men are reminders of our need to periodically assess our lives. We’re all broken in some way, but we’re not good at pondering or seeking to repair the fraying fabric of our lives. We regularly service our cars and lawn mowers, and toys, check out our financials, and schedule our annual physicals exams. ButContinue reading “Mending”
Change is Constant
The view from this old window– with its daisy-ed field gently rolling to the blue cove and its periwrinkled beach stretching out toward the “head” where a fir tipped cliff boldly juts into a sea, teased and challenged by a wispy fog bank–speaks a paradox. It defies the truth that “change is a constant”! GenerationsContinue reading “Change is Constant”