Each sunset is unique. There’s not one that is the same, even when you’re looking at the same patch of sky night after night after night. It’s easy to let the days run into each other, going through the motions, head-down, nose to the grindstone, and miss out on the wonders and beauties to be…
Within each human heart is a divine spark, forged in the eternal light of God. This light connects us to all of nature, and to each other. In this light we are all one and are one with all things because this light infuses all things, gives light to all things, and gives life to…
Butterflies can’t see their own wings, but the rest of the world can. There is greatness within you. Get still and connect with it.
This morning I took some extra time in nature to learn about our nature as human beings. My husband came in from working outside early this morning and suggested I go down to the cedar circle because there were lots of flowers in bloom and the temperature was a cool 79 degrees F. In the…
My husband’s favorite bird is the grackle. He learned to love them from his nature-loving Grandma Bertha in Wisconsin, whom he adored. This morning while reading my morning devotionals on the front porch, I heard a lot of interesting bird sounds. I turned on Merlin and it identified the cry of a red shouldered hawk…
Reflections and connection with nature while canoeing the West Chickamauga Creek in Chickamauga / Ringgold, Georgia. I hope it inspires you to connect with nature and see and feel God’s presence in the world around you. In a previous post, I wrote about the unusual connection I felt with nature while canoeing down the West…
For years I’ve ordered chicken salad anywhere they’ve had a unique recipe. I think I’ve finally perfected my recipe that pulls together the best of the best. At least, it’s the way my family and I love it. I chop the cooked (and chilled) chicken breasts with fresh basil from the garden in my food…
My husband and I went on a 3.5 hour canoe trip the last Friday in July, 2022. I’ve been taking a 45 Days to Awakening course with Dr. Jeffrey Martin and have noticed several shifts in myself as a result. On Friday’s trip down the West Chickamauga Creek, I seemed more connected and synced up…
