Refreshing Signs of Life
Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…
Allowing Need to Birth Bravery
I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…
The Thaw God Brings
“He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his…
Beauty and True Colors: Blue Jays and More
Blue jays are beautiful birds at first glance. Their gorgeous colors and distinctive markings catch my eye…
Gift Yourself with Silence This Christmas
Do you have your own name written down on your Christmas list? If not, put it…
Take Time for Wonder
Years ago I invited extra beauty into my life by putting a birdbath and birdfeeder in…
Let’s Be Wildflowers
Wildflowers make the world a better place, don’t they? They make a difference on this earth…
Sometimes We Need to be Carried
Sometimes we need to be carried. Just ask the little bird who’s hitchin’ a ride on the…
Flower Crown Bridal Headpiece
Mother of the Bride, has your daughter has settled on her dress for her big day?…
Little Things That Make Us Smile
A cup of hot chocolate. A pretty journal. A sweet comment here or on one of…
Bird Calls, God, and Paying Attention
Over ten years ago now, I started hearing voices I hadn’t really paid attention to before….
Rain and Refreshment: For the Earth and For Us
Summer rain is almost always welcome, isn’t it? So refreshing and life-giving. I wrote the poem…
A Time to Abandon Plans and Move On
Remember how I told you in May about the robin I saw several years ago who…
God—Our Gracious Giver of Bounty
“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NIV…
Guest Lucille Williams: New Book with Important Lesson for Kids—and Adults Too!
When I was in elementary school I can remember feeling extreme panic when the teacher asked…
Focus Helps Us Finish
Focus. A word that most of us need to say to ourselves time and again, right?…
Bird Feeder and God’s Word: Discovering the Treasure
My dear friend Teri, knowing that I’d developed an interest in birds one summer several years…
Feeding and Nurturing the Young
Have you ever spotted birds at work feeding their young? I have several times since I…