I recently shared a video about hearing God’s messages in nature, focusing on an incredible encounter with hummingbirds. Right as I was wrapping up that video, I experienced something else that I couldn’t ignore, prompting me to create this follow-up post. A Surprising Encounter with Chipmunks At the end of my last video, you might…
Have you ever wondered how God communicates with us through the world around us, especially in nature? I recently had a profound experience that reaffirmed my belief in the divine messages that nature often holds for us. My Journey with Nature and Prayer I have a daily practice where I write out my prayers, read…
“I want a golden goose and I want it now!” demanded Veruca Salt in “Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” In our instant gratification world, we often think that everything should come quickly when we desire it. But, nature teaches us that things take time. Whether it’s the seeds we plant that have a germination…
Naamah’s Groundhog is a new illustrated book written by Allison Amanda Hansen MacKay and illustrated by Elaine W. Duree. If you love animal symbolism and are interested in groundhog animal symbolism, you’ll love this beautifully crafted, full-color book. Naamah’s Groundhog is about Noah’s wife who helped him gather the animals for the ark. It is…
Do you have a message you feel called to deliver to the world? Are you overwhelmed with cutting through the noise and knowing how to be heard in a world that is overloaded with information? We are learning a lot from the confident and clear voice of the tiny Carolina Wren. This small bird has…
A couple days ago I had a slight impression not to do something. I thought I was just being chicken-y and did it anyway. I ended up regretting it. This morning, this incident was on my mind as I said my morning prayers. I asked God to help me get clearer on understanding when I’m…
I had a day to myself and decided to spend the morning doing some bird watching and photography. While I sat on our front porch, I got some beautiful photos of a bluebird scoping out one of our birdhouses for a nest. I took several photographs of the bluebird there before he moved over to…
Sandhill cranes mate for life (or until their mate dies). They are very devoted to one another and model the ideal romantic relationship. They are a good symbol for a happy marriage. Sandhill cranes have a distinct trumpeting call. It sounds like a combination of the chirp of a trumpet mixed with a little rattle…
Ravens represent intelligence, transformation, death, cleansing, spiritual awakening and more. Read on to find fun facts about ravens and raven animal symbolism. Dave and I visited Bryce Canyon in Utah in November. While we were there, we saw a couple ravens in the parking area. I was able to take some photos of one of…
With their lanky legs, Great Blue Herons don’t look like they should be able to fly, but they are quite graceful. With God’s help you can be more than you appear to be too!
