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.
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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.
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I have to share this encouragement written by one of my favorite authors–my daughter!
If you grew up in church, or have been a part of a church for any length of time, you’ve probably heard Colossians 3:23-24. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord, not for man, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as […]
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More than a Rock
What a big, bright rock!
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Staring directly at the sun for even a few seconds can damage our eyes.
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My watercolor attempts are exercises in humility. I enjoy creating, but what I end up with will not be hung in any art museum any time soon!
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