Taking a walk in February, we were surprised to come up on this bunch of green floating on in a small stream. It seemed so out of place and time, surrounded by the dreary browns and grays of winter woods! I have to share a close-up of it. Continue reading Life or Death?
Category: Inspiration
Miscellaneous thoughts on living this Christian life
Old Wounds
I discovered this fascinating tree on a recent hike through the woods. Seriously, how cool is it?? It amazes me that it’s still standing! Here’s another shot of it:
A small child could climb inside and be alone for a while, quite comfortably. What could have caused this huge crater in the trunk? Continue reading Old Wounds
Disturbances
In honor of our local snowy welcome to spring, I thought I’d write another snowy post!
Looking out on a yard of pristine, freshly-fallen snow brings such a sense of serenity. Everything looks so peaceful, fresh, and clean (especially from inside, while I’m drinking a hot cup of cocoa). But then…the perfectly smooth landscape is disturbed by someone who dares to walk through it!! Continue reading Disturbances
Seasons Come and Seasons Go
The snow has a charm of its own, but can you see the promise of future beauty? Here’s a peek at what’s coming…
Those same bare branches weighed down under the weight of melting snow will soon be covered in beautiful blossoms.
Perception
Tracks or ripples? Your mind can play tricks on you! Here’s another look…
Your perspective can change your perception.
From what perspective are you looking at your life right now? From a mountain or a valley…climbing up or sliding down…sailing along serenely or being tossed by the waves…fighting or hiding…hungry or satisfied…
Cultivation
I snapped a picture of this stone wall driving through Connecticut a few weeks ago. I’ve always been fascinated by these walls that seem to pop up out of nowhere, in the middle of the woods! So I had to do a bit of investigating. Let me share with you some of what I discovered!
Lauri Hawley 