Month: August 2025

O Eternal, our Lord,Your majestic name is heard throughout the earth;Your magnificent glory shines far above the skies.Psalm 8:1 The Voice *** *** When I gaze to the skies and meditate on Your creation—on the moon, stars, and all You have made,I can’t help but wonder why You care about mortals—sons and daughters of men—specks of dust floating about…

From his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another.John 1:16 NLT *** To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us – and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace,…

I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.I will be filled with joy because of you.I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.Psalm 9:1-2 NLT *** *** “You are worthy, O Lord our God,to receive glory and honor and power.For you created all…

For a second day, my windows are wide open, even though the air is a tad cooler. How silly it seems to close doors and windows against this life and beauty and joy. So, I won’t. *** All of creation is a song of praise to God. Hildegard of Bingen *** Christ himself is the…

For most of this summer, it has been too hot, too humid, too rainy to open our windows. We spent the days – and nights – in conditioned air. But yesterday was different. For the first time in a long time, we opened all the windows and let in the breeze. It was a delicious…

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing.Proverbs 17:22a Amplified Bible, Classic Edition *****

The wisdom of the world, while in many cases very valuable, is most valuable when it humbly bows to the wisdom of God. Neil L. Andersen *** But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others.It is full of mercy…

When you go through deep waters,    I will be with you.When you go through rivers of difficulty,    you will not drown.When you walk through the fire of oppression,    you will not be burned up;    the flames will not consume you.Isaiah 43:2 NLT *** *** And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of…

No Good, Very Bad Day. (With my apologies to Judith Viorst) On Saturday, Hunter had an appointment to see the vet. Hunter does not want to see the vet. Ever. In order to take Hunter to the vet, he has to be sedated with gabapentin. Hunter doesn’t like gabapentin. I mixed it into his favorite…

No one is probably happier than I am that last Friday is over. I thought I was completely calm going into the ear procedure, but my back broke out in spasms that lasted the whole day. My body apparently knew something my mind didn’t. The actual procedure was over in minutes. Initially, I noticed an…