I ran into a precious friend at the Mardels(a Christian retailer) two weeks ago. We hugged and talked about all the beautiful artwork there. We showed each other our favorites. It was a fun surprise to see her there. Within five minutes, she pulled a small orange foam heart out of her pocket, saying, "Jesus told me to give this to you." She Continue Reading
The March of the Penguins
The documentary film The March of the Penguins is an incredible glimpse into the life of penguins. I highly recommend it. The storms they face are unlike any we know. Winds a hundred degrees below zero. The obstacles for their survival are many, yet their will to live is strong. They have a plan and a purpose, and they are committed to see it Continue Reading
Christmas Joy
Okay I made it through Christmas. I didn't send out any cards or photos. I was behind schedule. I set my alarm on Christmas Eve and went shopping before the kids woke up. Why I wait until the last minute I will never know. But I did enjoy the season. My family and I had a memorable Christmas time together. We saw The Scrooge play. We went to a Continue Reading
Storm Clouds
(This is dedicated to my dear friend, Donna. She appreciates beauty in nature like I do.) I took these photos last summer right after a tornado happened near by. These clouds were like nothing I had ever seen before. Stunning. Beautiful. They remind me of the blessing that comes after a storm. As I write this, I can think of many people I Continue Reading
The Oak Tree
In the newspaper today, I read an article that once again pointed me to the Great God I serve. In the article titled Trees survive another storm,” the writer describes hundreds of oak trees that survived Hurricane Katrina.Here’s part of the article: It’s not by accident that live oaks survived Katrina. “Nature has designed them to withstand high Continue Reading
Extinct Bird Found
On April 28th 2005, the evening news announced the Ivory Bill Woodpecker was found in Arkansas after 60 years of extinction. As I watched I shouted, "Yeah God!" To me, this news pointed to the power and authority of God. He is able to do above and beyond what we can ask or imagine.Thank you Lord for showing Yourself to us through creation. Continue Reading