They were a gift from a dear friend. A pair of earrings, handmade by some artist in her local town. Two tiny butterflies against a turquoise-colored disc, accented by a tiny pearl. My friend lives in another state, so we were not together for my birthday. When I saw her a month later, she surprised …
We pulled into a gas station yesterday. We had only fifty miles of fuel range left. This was the only diesel in town. Our last chance to avoid running out of fuel and being stranded. As we neared the pump, a guy ran up alongside our truck on the driver’s side. We backed up a …
I looked outside the trailer this morning as we began our fellowship together, Lord. My first sight led to my first thought. EVERGREEN. A beautiful, tall evergreen tree, with its lowest boughs spreading out some 30 feet in diameter. Like a huge Christmas tree, right next to our trailer. So like You, Lord — ever …
It is “pitch black” here in the country at night. No city lights. No street lights. No next door neighbor with house lights. Only thick, seemingly impenetrable darkness. Last night, I went out on our front deck before crawling into bed. It was so dark, I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face. …
It was 94 degrees outside today. But I couldn’t stop thinking about snowflakes. Not that I was wishing for them. A cool breeze would have sufficed. But it was a particular quality of snowflakes that kept “sticking” to my mind. Just like a snowflake might stick to my head. Each snowflake is unique. Totally, completely …
I almost didn’t say anything. I didn’t know her very well. I had seen her a few times, but our conversations had remained near the surface. The general sharing done between newly-introduced people. Work Family. Fun. You had burdened my heart for her all week. I prayed and prayed and prayed, for her and for …
Lord, Lord, Lord… I have been sitting here at my computer for over an hour, trying to gather my thoughts for today’s posting. I know what You have put on my heart to write, but I just can’t seem to put together a coherent sentence. I am, quite literally, falling asleep in front of my …
My friend was (is?) struggling today. She is facing the floodwaters of her own Jordan River, blocking the way into her Promised Land. She is feeling the pressure of her back against the Red Sea with the enemy bearing down on her. What is the way out? What is the way through? She is in that thrilling and …
How do I capture the essence of our time together this morning, Lord? I have pages and pages of notes in my journal from our precious encounter. Perhaps a few exclamations would be in order… or, perhaps, just one. WOW!!! I have had seasons during which my daily “Quiet Times” with You seemed to be …
Today is the first day of the rest of my life. I know that expression has become somewhat of a cliche. But, in my case, it’s absolutely true. I am in the most amazing “season” with You, Lord. A season I know You are using to help me live my life more intentionally, in pursuit …