Autumn Leaves Everywhere I walk in the forest, the beauty of my surroundings speaks to me. Sometimes it’s a simple thing, such as a wildflower or a leaf, other times it’s the sheer majesty of the view on a mountaintop. Much of… Read more
In Him "In Him we live and move and have our being." (1) Walking silently in a forest, immersed in the beauty of your surroundings, you become inseparable from the trees and wildflowers encountered along the path. If you stand quietly, you… Read more
Deep Calls to Deep I sat at the base of the waterfall mesmerized. I didn’t want to move or leave. I looked at the top of the waterfall and picked out a splash of water that became airborne and watched it fall to the… Read more
North Carolina I thought it might be a good time to share some photos of what the mountains of North Carolina looked like before Hurricane Helene. Much of these mountains form the pristine wilderness of the Smokey Mountains chain of the Appalachians.… Read more
Promises As I watch my garden wind down from its burst of summer blooms, I am once again amazed at the promise our Lord gives for another summer season next year. Anyone who has studied the promises of God in the… Read more
Purpose Yesterday I bought some sunflowers to brighten my day. They're not the usual ones with the dark brown centers. Rather, they are a lovely yellow green in the center with the traditional gold petals. As I gazed at them in… Read more