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I’ve used the words of Margaret Becker to start my blog because every time I hear this song the words move me to do some soul-searching. (chorus removed twice) Look Me in the Eye I found a letter I wrote to You In the bottom of the drawer Simple words, simple point of view That […]

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Lack of time is a major hindrance to discovering our talents and something that cannot necessarily change simply because we want it to. Effort, on […]

More times than not, when we hear the word season, we think of the time of year. Especially for those of us who live where there are four specific seasons. Now depending on where you live, you could be enjoying the new life and growth that comes with spring. Warmth, increasing amounts of daylight and […]

It’s a bit cold to be sitting in my tree-house this morning, but as I think about what to write, I notice my view has changed. Trees are down, some blocking my path and others are no longer standing next to the stream. There are even more snapped limbs, a few still dangling precariously above. […]

Consider for a moment the original state of Adam and Eve; they were the only beings created in the precious image of God and made to live forever. They dwelt in a magnificent garden where all their needs were met, and above all, they communed with their Maker on a daily basis. Who could want more? Eve. She […]

When there is no expectation of better things, troubles eat away at the soul and leave a sense of hopelessness.  Even those who trust in the Lord can have their faith shaken when prayers aren’t answered and sickness or struggle become a part of one’s reality.  Expectancy wanes and doubt replaces hope when there is […]