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Be in the Moment

Last week I went on a late afternoon hike to a place I have been before. It’s about three miles up and back—not too long, but full of amazing scenery. I got up to the top of the trail where I could look out and see miles and miles of forest all the way toContinue reading “Be in the Moment”

Charity

What is Love or Charity? Anyone that knows me well, knows that ice cream is my favorite dessert; and very well could be my favorite food. I’ve said many times how much I love ice cream! But in reality I don’t love ice cream, but really, really, really, really (ok you get the message) likeContinue reading “Charity”

Prayer

Prayer helps me to keep the proper focus and perspective in life. There are many times to pray and things to pray about. A few days ago I took a walk down by a large rive in our area and found myself alone. Usually when I am hiking/walking I don’t take a lot of timeContinue reading “Prayer”

Perspective

One thing I really like about hiking is the perspective it gives me. Standing on top of a tall mountain and seeing for miles and miles helps me to realize the vastness of the world and my small place in it. I don’t mean to say that what we do or who we are doesn’tContinue reading “Perspective”

Starting Today

It seems that there is always more we want to do or to become than we have time for. It can seem overwhelming sometimes. We may not be able to do everything… …but we can do something. And we can start today. Each day, each of us–everyone in the world is given the exact sameContinue reading “Starting Today”

Our Road

Today is Palm Sunday, a day in which over 2,000 years ago, Jesus entered Jerusalem for the last time. At that point did he know the road he walked? Did he know how the week would end? After a week in which he was tortured, teased, beat, and condemned he was nailed to a crossContinue reading “Our Road”

Spring is Here

I think spring is one of my favorite times of year. After the long, rainy, dark winter comes a feeling of anticipation and hope of brighter and warmer days. Early spring flowers such as daffodils and crocus get me excited for trees blooming, bluer skies, and more opportunities to go hiking. Here comes the sunContinue reading “Spring is Here”

Hearing God’s Voice

How do you hear God’s voice in your life. Today before church my son and I had the responsibility to set up for the virtual broadcast for the meeting for those who couldn’t’ attend. This was our first time, as the two others that normally did it were not available. Earlier in the week weContinue reading “Hearing God’s Voice”

Before the Calm

The other night I watched a beautiful short video and song by The Truman Brothers. An uplifting story of hope and peace. The story they tell about their Aunt Rhonda passing away during COVID (from brain cancer) was especially touching to me, as I knew her. When we moved to the Nashville TN area fromContinue reading “Before the Calm”

Inner Beauty

Last Saturday I joined with a few people in my church to help clean up some branches from the most recent ice storm we had. A friend of ours had a huge branch from an old and stately white oak tree fall on top of his and his neighbor’s house. This tree had thick brownContinue reading “Inner Beauty”