treasure – Lauri Hawley

Groves and Hammocks

Creation feeds me. Being out in it feeds my soul, and there’s always something new to learn that feeds my mind!

Work or Play?

We spend hours at work being productive, and we spend hours (perhaps not so many) “playing”. Which activity is higher on our priority list?

Pinterest Predicts: Be Jeweled!

Okay, I thought I’d take a little time to have some fun!

Pinterest thinks it knows what we’re going to want to know about this year. They claim that 8 out of 10 predictions for 2021 were spot on, and now they’ve got a new list for 2022.

My mother could not spend a day at any beach without walking a mile to search for shells. And if they were a particular kind, they didn’t even have to be colorful! Just mostly unbroken. Her eye was drawn especially to Continue reading Cherished Treasures

Come Closer!

What do you see? Come a little closer!

Hmmm…more than moss and bricks….come a little closer!

Do you see the beauty now? The mossy brick walkway creates a charming view, but there’s much more to be discovered the closer you get. The details are striking!

As I sit in the hospital waiting for news from the surgeon operating on my son, I am reminded of the verse that says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8). Coming closer to God opens my eyes to more of who He is, and calms my heart to trust him with my circumstances. I am so thankful for His calming presence right now!

Are you facing a daunting situation? It is not insurmountable for God, nor has it taken Him by surprise. He is fully capable of carrying you through it. He has promised, “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).

You are never alone! Come a little closer….