Photo by unknown(Microsoft Bing) The air was crisp and cold. A dusting of snow covered the ground – a typical winter morning in Central Oregon. As I drove toward the intersection, an object caught my eye. It appeared to be a man lying in the gutter, knees touching nose. His dog snuggled close, all his …
Author: Allison McCormick
Holy Moments
Photo by Morgan (Unsplash) A stillness fell over the room. The type of quiet that forces you to take notice. The music played gently in the background and the early morning light cut through the window leaving a shadow across the small wooden table and her favorite cup of tea. The children were hanging on …
The True Source of Lasting Satisfaction
Photo by S. Forest I have a sweet friend that loves to feed the local bird population. She has birdfeeders hanging from her balcony and protruding from the ground below. We often have text exchanges about the birds collecting in her yard and conversations about how to attract more birds when the visitor numbers slow. …
The Other Side
Photo by Unsplash The drive to the bridge was filled with mixed emotions. Nestled atop a cliff, it spanned the gorge, offering breath-taking views of the river below and the waterfall that graced the mountainside. But there was something a little unsettling about a bridge suspended precariously in the air. It didn’t feel quite right …
The Gift of Eternal Life
Taken from a blog written in 2019 Photo by Unsplash I was so excited this Christmas about the gift I selected for my husband! It was something he needed, unexpected, actually something he never considered. His home office chair was made up of bits and pieces from his previous chair and parts found at a …
The Gift of New Life
Taken from a blog written in 2019 Photo by Unsplash Christmas is 3-days away and I am so excited about sharing time with my husband. We’ve celebrated with family and friends and now we get a chance to slow down, light a fire in the fireplace, cuddle together on the couch, and reflect on all …