Mention the word heart, and most of you will form an image in your mind, either of your physical heart or some representation like Valentine’s Day. You may conjure up good memories, or possibly the ultimate rejection because you didn’t get a valentine from the person you wanted to like you. We see ...Continue Reading

Often when I walk deep in the woods, I encounter nature’s mysteries that spur my curiosity. Today in the nature preserve, my pup wanted to investigate every new smell that she encountered. This is fine as long as it doesn’t take her off the path where I can’t predict what is in the woods under ...Continue Reading

“How lovely is your dwelling place, Oh Lord my God.” This past week I was blessed to be in the mountains. Sitting on top of a mountain ridge, I felt once more the overwhelming presence of the Lord and marveled at His creation displayed before me. Those of you who’ve been walking with me know my ...Continue Reading

I spend some of my most precious days walking in the peacefulness of the woods in the nature preserve. On many occasions, I only see one or two people over several hours. I am content to sit on a bench deep in the woods and listen for the calls and songs of the birds, enjoying the companionship of ...Continue Reading

Some days when it’s partly cloudy, the light patterns on the leaves and grasses are particularly noticeable. When the blades of grass and tree leaves are new, their natural luminescence reflects the light more clearly. This makes their surface appear like satin. I was musing about this during a ...Continue Reading