Lauri Hawley

Collecting Hope

On this first Sunday of Advent, I simply want to share a few verses of hope with you. No extra thoughts of mine, just the verses themselves. May one strike a spark of hope in your heart as we begin this season.

“Like” Life Lessons

Yesterday I wrote about being thankful in the face of suffering and trials, even though I personally had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with family gathered around the table.

“Everything”? Really??

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. I don’t know how many of our citizens are actually giving thanks to God as originally intended, or who they’re thanking for what, but followers of Christ use this day as an opportunity to remember the source of all things good in our lives.

Intransigence: Wednesday Words

I came upon this jewel reading an Associated Press news article about Tigris and Euphrates water use and climate change, together bringing drought to farmers downstream (November 18, 2022).

Meet the Mighty Arizona Sycamore

We met these stunning beauties in person while visiting Montezuma’s Castle during our Arizona trip a few weeks ago.

Laugh

My family loves dry humor, and we do our best to keep a straight face and not laugh in response.