devotion – Lauri Hawley

Experiencing Love in Everyday Moments

I drove to have coffee with a friend a few days ago. Snow was still on the ground from several days before, but this day was warm and drizzly. I passed through a few thick patches of fog on my way through the hills. I was struck by all the phases of water I was seeing at the same time through the windshield: solid snow banks and icicles clinging to the side of rocky cliffs, banks of fog barely pierced by my headlights, and wet drizzle pelting the windows.

Experiencing Peace: From Snowflakes to Spirituality

We only had to wait a few days after my last post for a good snowfall! The peace of a snowy morning always amazes me. The spaces between the snow crystals absorb sound, muting the regular noises of the neighborhood.

Hope’s Aim

It has been a year and two days since I last wrote a blog post, but that doesn’t mean I’ve fallen off the face of the earth! Life has been full of changes, including a good deal of reading and writing for my master’s program. This month falls between semesters, so I’d like to visit with you a few times over the next several weeks.

Starry Changes

It’s time to finish up our sun, moon, and stars segment of this Creation series! As we wrap up, I’ll share a few tidbits about a new season that’s upon us here at home.

Burning Sun

Autumn changes are happening here in the northern hemisphere. Leaves are changing colors and dropping from the trees, and temperatures are falling. Time for sweaters and hot cider has arrived. “Burning Sun” doesn’t seem like an appropriate title for this season, but hear me out!

Solid Ground

We got home a few days ago after traveling to Trail Days, a festival celebrating hikers who have completed or are working their way through the Appalachian Trail.