Category Archives: Nature

Searching the Heavens at Four in the Morning

Posted on October 8, 2020 by

Sometimes, the nearness of a thing can make it seem much larger than it truly is. It can be challenging to keep our problems in proper perspective. Continue reading →

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Shared Beauty

Posted on August 19, 2020 by

Impressive, spectacular, beautiful: cannas lilies and people who reflect Christ in their lives. Continue reading →

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Wichita Summer

Posted on July 21, 2020 by

In the oppressive heat of summer, we seek the blessings of rain and relief. God answers. Continue reading →

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Prayer on a Summer’s Dawning

Posted on July 1, 2020 by

Thank you, Lord,
for the quiet stillness of this good morning,
for the softness of grass
in the dim shapes of pre-dawn’s forming… Continue reading →

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Walking Through the Night

Posted on June 2, 2020 by

That sweet, heavenly fragrance of honeysuckle on a summer night… ah, what delight! Continue reading →

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Last Morning in April

Posted on April 30, 2020 by

Early morning sun, a peaceful morning, a cup of coffee and a bit of quiet beauty… not a bad way to start a day! Continue reading →

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Soft Flowers & Hard Frosts

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

Desperate times call for desperate measures, even when it may make your neighbors laugh at you and shake their heads… Continue reading →

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An Ancient Longing

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

There is something deeply satisfying about burning pasture, something powerful and primeval. And… a bit risky… Continue reading →

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A Heavenly Reminder

Posted on February 6, 2020 by

Next time you see a rainbow, tell yourself, “God put that there so he would remember a promise he made.” It’s true… Continue reading →

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Beneath the Branches

Posted on February 4, 2020 by

Accidentally having disturbed a small bird from its sheltered place on a wintry morning, I resolve to be more careful. Continue reading →

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