Category Archives: Nature

Peace Beneath the Raging Waters

Even in the midst of loss, there is hope. Even in the midst of destruction, new lives are formed. Even in the flood, Living Water brings life. Continue reading

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A Sweet and Lovely Fragrance

Don’t you love that sweet, wonderful smell of peony blooms? I think that’s pretty close to how The One Who Made Us reacts to sincere and simple prayers… Continue reading

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Thinking About Thunder

A slight roll of thunder during the night has got me wondering if what seems like faith might sometimes just be a blind indifference to things… Continue reading

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When the Waters Go Back to the River

When the spectacle of the flood gives way to the hard work of cleaning up, it is good to remember that our God can bring both beauty and blessing even from the muck. Continue reading

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A Dark and Stormy Night

In such seasons of determined unsettled weather, it is good to hold fast to something stronger than the storm, something that lasts beyond every trial and testing. Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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