The world is falling apart!

The world is falling apart!

All throughout our neighborhood the Alders are dying and falling down.   It’s especially bad whenever we have a windstorm or when the snowfall is heavy in winter.    Alders come crashing down in a messy disaster all across the…
October 21, 2023Posted inLessons from the forest
Bobcat!

Bobcat!

I was sitting here on my front porch typing up devotionals for my precious little friends up in Alaska. When out of the corner of my eye I saw cat paws. (didn't hear a sound ... just delicate…
October 20, 2023Posted inLessons from the forest
The “harvest” of a life

The “harvest” of a life

The sunflowers are done.    Their brief lifespan is over.    Hubby and I will now till them back into the soil of the garden where they will dissolve away.   This is what our life is like.   Our life is…
October 19, 2023Posted inLessons in the Dirt
Every day is a new adventure.

Every day is a new adventure.

Today’s blog post is in honor of my daughter.   My daughter went out to coffee with some friends this past Friday.    Afterwards, she saved her cup and brought it over to give to me  …  because she knew…
October 17, 2023Posted inGratitude
Fall joys!

Fall joys!

With so much bad going on in the world right now, we all could really use a little bit of good.    So for today’s post I would like to share several special blessings from God, from the past…
October 16, 2023Posted inGratitude
Eclipsed expectations!

Eclipsed expectations!

So, the solar eclipse was yesterday morning.    Hubby had mentioned it earlier in the week, but I had totally forgotten about it.   Shortly after 9am my son sent this photo.   The solar eclipse was just beginning!   Right away…
October 15, 2023Posted inChristian Living
How do I pray??

How do I pray??

The disciples asked Jesus:  “Lord, teach us to pray.”    Perhaps you too have wondered this same question:  “How do I pray??”   Today’s blog post is a peek into my own prayer life.   My daughter is boarding a plane…
October 14, 2023Posted inChristian Living, Lessons from the forest