writing when inspired about the often overlooked
Here is where I spend lots of hours – 5 minutes from my house
From my chair a good 50 yards away I see it – a bright red spot in the middle of the mess of algae along the shore of the lake. They tell me they don’t put chemicals in the lake anymore, so while the fish are coming back and the lake is actually healthier in…
This morning the reading from Psalms was this passage from Psalm 19 and I remembered the displays of God’s greatness I have seen at my lake. And I share them here with Lishsa Epperson and the “Give Me Grace” Community. Psalm 19:1-4 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his…
Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Sitting by the lake with my granola bar and my half decaf/half hot water/extra milk/two Splenda coffee God reminds of something I already know. He’s like that when we pay attention. He likes to speak to…
It’s been a hard week with my dad. Dementia is a wicked thing. The grace in the day was spending time in at my quiet lake, meditating on Psalm 27:4-6- seeking his face, gazing on his beauty, finding myself safe in his shelter and the ability to sing and make music to the Lord. because if…
Psalm 143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.  Yesterday the gentle breeze blew the ripples on top of the water to the northeast. Today the wind blows them to the southeast. Lord, let my life…
Recently I visited Fort Sheridan Beach on the north shore of Lake Michigan and this is what I saw as I got out of the car. By taking a long and thoughtful look at what God has created, people have always been able to see what their eyes as such can’t see: eternal power,…
“Waiting on God requires the willingness to bear uncertainty, to carry within oneself the unanswered question.”  Elizabeth Elliot These words introduced “Waiting on God requires the willingness to bear uncertainty, to carry within oneself the unanswered question.” Elizabeth Elliot These words introduced our “Silence” last Sunday morning, and I thought of this post from a couple…
I know. It’s January. It’s winter. It’s cold and a lot of us have a lot of snow with more in the forecast. Since I love snow, I am OK with all of this. You may have noticed this site has been quiet. If you need an update on “where “ I have been, read …
LORD: On this misty, rainy morning I sit here at the lake under the pavilion, pondering what it means to really trust You. It’s been on my mind a lot lately. . So many changes Things happening I never expected, Things I couldn’t control. Life feeling like it’s upside down. Such a mystery – this…
Nov. 29, 2012 Another day to breathe in Your beauty As I walk by the lake, I am calmed Sensing I no need to learn or process something Tonight I will simply be and say “Thank You.”