On days when the crashing ocean waves are not visible and the shores are miles away, I can look at my basket of shells and remember the refreshment and peace found walking ankle deep in white foam. In the same way, when God seems so invisible to me, I just need to open His Word or slip in a CD filled with praises of Him–and He is there. “Be still and know that I am God;” Psalm 46:10a NIV … Continue reading →
“From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets the name of the Lord is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 NIV I hopped in the car to make a quick trip to the grocery store when drifting clouds caught my eye. Instinctively I wanted to reach for my camera. The one I left at home. It was only a short trip to the market. Why did I need my camera? However, the Lord’s paintbrush … Continue reading →
“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What … Continue reading →
Crown of the Barrel Cactus~flower and fruit~bloom in the summer Summer in the Desert where pavement sizzles, rivulets of water trickle down the back, the thick air squeezes breath from lungs, and parched lips thirst for a drop of water . Where and when will relief come from the searing heat? The dark clouds roll in, lightning sparks the sky and thunder cracks the muggy silence. Buckets of rain pour from the heavens, temperatures drop 20 degrees, … Continue reading →
Trusting in the Lord, placing your confidence in Him, obeying His Word, believing that He is faithful to fulfill His promises, knowing He loves You, telling Him the secrets of your heart, listening for His voice will keep you in perfect peace. “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You…Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of … Continue reading →
The sign greets you entering and exiting our neighborhood. A clever twist on “Smokey the Bear” commercials. “Only You can prevent Forest fires.” Those were meant to instill a principle with a cuddly bear posing as your friend. This is a warning! If you (the collective you who live in this neighborhood) do not slow down, you will pay a hefty price. Speed bumps to jar your car’s suspension, rattle your brains, and make your morning commute even longer. … Continue reading →
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;” Psalm 84:10 NIV In the Old Testament, the Lord’s temple and His courts was a physical dwelling place. It was here that the psalmist longed to dwell, near the presence of the Lord in the Holy of Holies. For here God’s people could find peace within their souls and peace from their enemies that surrounded them. Here, they whispered their … Continue reading →
“For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.” Psalm 36:9 NIV Today’s post is part of the Internet Cafe’s Word-Filled Wednesday.
Continue reading →Rocky ledges jutting out along the coast within Point Lobos State Reserve So near the splashing waves and droplets of water spray, I perched on a craggy ledge poking into the sea. There I drank in the water and tingled as the exhilarating waves crashed against the volcanic rock. Hubby and I were on an escape. A time of refreshment and rest. A blessed retreat to Carmel, CA. The ocean was luring me closer. I asked Hubby if I … Continue reading →
The desert sky in summer just around the corner from our home “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” Isaiah 32:18 NIV Who would have ever thought that the Lord meant the desert to be my peaceful dwelling place? That in the desert our family would build a secure home–as secure as we, with all of our faults, could make it? That, here, in the heat that nauseates my … Continue reading →
