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Category Archives: Nature
Frontasauras and the Clogged Gutter
I’ve heard that there are better times for cleaning out gutters rather than doing it in the middle of a drenching thunder storm… might have to check that out some day! Continue reading →
Posted in Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Profiles, Remodeling/Construction, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged clogged gutters, downpour, getting soaked, gutters, rain storm, thunder storm
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A Slightly Early Easter Story
I was sure I had right well killed every one of the Oriental lilies I planted last summer, and yet… Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged day lilies, hope, lilies, mistakes, Oriental lilies, resurrection
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Lessons from the Sage
I marvel at the determination of tender shoots forcing their way up through whatever lies between them and sunlight. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged determination, growth, new growth, raking leaves, sage, spring
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Think Not Too Lightly of Life’s Little Things
In the same way the least bit of light can shine through the darkness, our kindness and encouragement can lift the hearts of others. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged beauty, encouragement, hope, light, moon, others, shadows, small things
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An Old Farmer Takes Stock of Loss
Any time when we have the opportunity to help someone else is a time for sowing good seed, whether in tragedy or just the usual. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged farms, flooding, gratitude, helping others, loss, Nebraska
Slip Sliding Away
If we’re going to let a Paul Simon song describe an afternoon climbing around the bluffs, we might want to be cautious in selecting a particular title. Continue reading →
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation, Sports
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Tagged bluffs, climbing, Cowley County KS, ravines, rock climbing, rocks
Pausing Before the Woods on a Foggy Evening
I felt a bit bad about disrupting their evening feeding, but not bad enough to keep me from stopping and watching the deer for a while… Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged Ark City KS, Arkansas City KS, Chestnut Ave, deer, whitetail, woods
