Photo by Unsplash Last Sunday was Easter. We woke early, dressed, grabbed a smoothie, and made our way to the 9:00 AM service. The sanctuary was full, the youngest of the attendees squirming in their seats excited about the party that followed the service. The message reminded me that Friday’s crucifixion was only a prelude …
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Biting Buds, Tossing Petals
Photo by Max - Unsplash This weekend, I had an opportunity to spend the day in Eugene. The town is a 2.5-hour escape over the mountains offering a significant change in the seasons. In Eugene, spring has sprung. And being the gardening enthusiast that I am, the trip provided an early indulgence – a short …
Life’s Grime and God’s Provision
Photographer Unknown I don’t pay much attention to my bathroom shower. Don’t get me wrong, I routinely squeegee the glass and wipe down the small bamboo stool. But to be honest, that’s pretty much the extent of the attention I pay the space. After all, it gets a daily washing. Last week, one of the …
What Does a Bad Haircut Have To Do With God?
Photo by M. Beron - Unsplash I walked through the studio’s door; picture in hand, ready to be transformed. There is something about a cute cut to turn your day from gloom to glam. And today ladies, I could use a little glam. I gave the stylist the photo and shared a little about what …
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The Man in the Tree
Photo by K. Lyons It’s interesting how nature imitates life. This week a girlfriend and I went hiking on a local forest trail. It stretched under the shadows of tall pines and along a small stream. We were absorbed in our conversation, until, we passed him. On the edge of the trail was a man, …
HOPE
Photo provided by Bing Photos At 6, Hope had experienced more change than people 4-times her age. Now another move was waiting at the front door. Today, the family would leave the security of walls and roof, a 2-bedroom apartment Hope shared with her mother, stepfather, and 11-year-old sister, to a metal frame supported by …
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