Whimsy When wandering in the woods, I am often struck by the unusual shapes of the trees and wildflowers. It tells me that the Lord has a touch of whimsy in his nature. I thought I’d share some of these treasures… Read more
Unto Us “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (1) This season, we prepare… Read more
Look Up! Often when I am walking on the greenway or hiking in the mountains, I am so focused on the trail that I forget to look around me, or even better, look up. This is especially true in the winter when… Read more
Grace in the Valley What do you think about when you see the word valley? Do you think of a sparkling stream running through green meadows of wildflowers with sheep grazing contentedly in the sun? Or do you think of a place of suffering… Read more
Meditations This week, I’m departing from our usual format. Bear with me, I think you’ll enjoy it. Instead of scripture, I’ve culled some powerful meditations from one of my favorite books. “The strength of Puritan character and life lay in the… Read more
Now Through Eternity One day, while I sat by a mountain stream, I thought about what the world will look like when Jesus returns and makes it all new. The prophet Daniel spoke of this, and Jesus also prophesied His second coming in… Read more