A Gaggle of Geese and a Purple Heart
Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13–NIV). Walking Lake Junaluska the other day, I saw again the family of geese that I’d witnessed some time ago–the goslings more grown up, but not yet fully grown….
When God Writes the Story
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven… [God] has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11–NIV). I…
If These Walls… (Part 2)
Come, see the glorious works of the LORD… Be still and know that I am God (Psalms 46:8a; 10a — NLT). We sat on the old front porch, swinging like girls on the porch swing. The men were men–surveying the property, walking its boundary lines….
God In A Haiku
I must go begging For water… morning glories Have captured my well. (Chiyo) The first haiku I ever remember reading was in my poetry volume of Childcraft — The How and Why Library. When I read it, I had no idea that a haiku is…
In Her He Dwells and Shines His Light
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… let us encourage one another… (Hebrews 10:24, 25b NIV). Her name is of Spanish origin and means “light,” and that’s no surprise because that’s exactly what I noticed when I…
Donnie Harrison — Another Sort of Hero
Our Father in heaven… (Matthew 6:9a — ESV). This morning, I tucked into Ian’s keepsake box several newspaper articles and the memorial bulletin from his heroic friend Riley Howell‘s funeral. As I closed the lid, I thought, The loss of a friend is no small thing. I…
Riley Howell–The Heart of a Hero
I saw a pair of Canada geese at the lake this morning—protectively walking with their seven downy goslings. They weren’t particularly fearful but rather, tentative, watchful. The couple had a job to do after all—to protect their young as they taught them to be aware…
By His Blood
Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3 — NIV). I had blood drawn the other day prior to an upcoming doctor appointment. I’m not really squeamish about the process, as I’ve…
Let the Whole Earth Sing!
Let the whole earth sing to the LORD! Each day proclaim the good news that he saves. Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. Great is the LORD (I Chronicles 16:23-25a — NLT)! Yesterday I had a choice — to…
More Precious
The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold (Psalm 119:72 — NLT). We recently enjoyed the blessing of spending spring break on a Caribbean cruise. Bill, Allie and I enjoyed swimming with dolphins in Jamaica…