College is a journey … via bus

College is a journey … via bus

Living in a dorm is sort of like traveling along your college journey on a bus together.  Everyone is crammed onto the same bus together.  Everyone is traveling to the same general destination.  Everyone is experiencing the same…
April 6, 2021Posted inCollege
College is a journey … via rocket

College is a journey … via rocket

Starting out on your college journey feels a lot like blasting off in a rocket!  Excitement!  Nerves on edge!  Heart standing still!  T-minus and counting!  Unleashed energy! Billowing smoke!  Upward momentum!  Supports torn away!  Lift off!!  Higher and…
April 5, 2021Posted inCollege
College is a journey … via hang glider

College is a journey … via hang glider

You are standing at the beginning of a new college experience … as if standing high on the side of a mountain.  The semester stretches far away in front of you … as if a valley stretching far…
April 4, 2021Posted inCollege
College is a Journey

College is a Journey

College is a journey.  The destination is a diploma … and ultimately life beyond.  As with any journey, excitement is high when starting out.  Whoo Hoo!  Adventure is out there!  The journey will lead to some spectacular high…
April 3, 2021Posted inCollege
A Big Stink!

A Big Stink!

We came across several blooming skunk-cabbage on Saturday. I was pretty excited ... I think skunk-cabbage is a cool-looking plant. It gets it's name from the fact that when it's leaves are crushed or bruised it emits a…
April 2, 2021Posted inLessons in the Dirt
Rocks Cry Out!

Rocks Cry Out!

Our Puget Sound beaches are nothing but rocks, rocks, and more rocks.  Whenever I go outside to do yard work I encounter rocks, rocks, and more rocks.  This photo (with the Scripture passage) was taken high up on…
April 1, 2021Posted inLessons in the Dirt
The Temple

The Temple

The warm sun beamed down on Jerusalem that day. Every road was clogged and packed with travelers on their way. A tangible holiday feeling was alive in the air.The excitement was contagious as people bustled here and there.This…
March 31, 2021Posted inPoems
Death … Conquered!!

Death … Conquered!!

Do you ever feel you're drowning ... and cannot get a breath ... beaten down by constant waves of things that all cause death. Death caused by lack of competence; death caused by bitter feuds; death caused by…
March 30, 2021Posted inPoems
Heaven

Heaven

Out of nothing at all – from a dark empty void – God created the Earth, full of colors and noise.He made rainbows of dew drops to sparkle and shine;cascading waterfalls that thunder in time.He made verdant green…
March 29, 2021Posted inPoems, What is God like?
He Chose

He Chose

Enthroned in glory!  Wrapped in light!  With angels praising Him day and night! Holding the world in the palm of His hand.  He came down to walk paths of dust and sand. He veiled His glory.  He chose…
March 28, 2021Posted inPoems, What is God like?