Category Archives: Seasons

The Coat-Remover

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

Colors emerge like hidden jewels, sparkling in the sun. The season is turning, and once again I contemplate the beauty and lesson of the deciduous Tree. Its branches are always lifted upward like arms in praise. With a dark, cold season … Continue reading →

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One More Day

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

The wind whispers in the leaves, “change is coming, can you hear it?” Autumn breezes softly blow and colors subtly change. The wind scatters the few fallen leaves like my thoughts. That is when I remember the Holy Spirit moves … Continue reading →

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Stopping the Figuring

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

The muse is kind of quiet lately. I don’t have a fantastically clever post, superb thesis statement, or beautiful prose. Maybe it’s just as well, since these weeks are more than full, and it’s perhaps grace during a busy time. I … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Seeds and #700-710

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Two weeks ago, we planted vegetable seeds. In this: It was an experiment– we usually buy seedlings in late May and plant them in the ground. But this year, we decided to plant straight from seed. And two weeks later, … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Tree Maker {And Day 5 of Healthier Living}

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I love trees and I love autumn. image source The autumn tree is a glorious vision, with its rich colors and striking beauty. Indeed, don’t we travel for miles to enjoy the spectacular view of an autumn landscape? After a … Continue reading →

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Jewels of Autumn

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

this photo taken by my daughter *** Embracing one of the joys of season: a family tradition to go apple picking. This year, we’ll go twice. In a week or two, we’ll go back to pick apples to make into … Continue reading →

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Heart’s Soil

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

I often dream of  living on some type of farm, with some land, a creek, plenty of trees, and maybe a few chickens so that it looks authentic. But so far, the closest I’ve come to farming is this garden, … Continue reading →

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Are There Signs of Life?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Are there signs of life, signs of the resurrection, and is there hope for newness, new life in this world? Where? How do I know? If I am honest I can say that there are days or seasons in life … Continue reading →

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The One Thing Certain

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

It’s that time of week again: Five Minute Friday! From the GypsyMama’s website, here are the instructions: Got five minutes? Let’s write. Let’s write in shades of real and brave and unscripted. Let’s just write and not worry if it’s … Continue reading →

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#192-208

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Heavy winds of late are whipping tree limbs and pushing grass down, and the cold air feels more like fall than spring. When outdoors, I bend my head low to shield my face. I’m glad that certain delicate flowers are … Continue reading →

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Our Times Around the Sun

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

My son is fond of saying, “Mom, I’ve been around the sun ten times.” And last year, he had traveled “nine times”.  Yes, he has. I hadn’t thought of it quite that way until he had spoken it. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Nothing is too big

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Linking up with Ann Voskamp on the theme of “Letting Go” at Walk with Him Wednesdays…. Just yesterday, we watch the little bird bounce through the air. The little creature flies right in front of us, bobbing up and down. … Continue reading →

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The Thaw

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

The Thaw   Under the sun, The snow drips In a rhythmic beat And swirls down the street In a flowing stream Moving, melding, meshing Until many rivers meet And swell in gushing unison Eventually reaching the big deep Many … Continue reading →

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What I Like About Camping — the Top 30 List

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

I just returned from a “camping” trip. We stayed in a “lodge”, which is a glorified term for “Big Room with 5 bunk beds, a bathroom and a shower, but with A/C and carpeting”.  So… for 3 nights in the … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Autumn Tree

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

I love trees. It’s sad to me to live in a suburban house where there are only a few baby trees on the perimeter of the yard. I’m missing grand, stately trees with branches that stretch across the yard and … Continue reading →

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