Tag: Bible
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The Elephant Lives
When you see an elephant in the middle of the room, you need to question why it is there. Where elephants are concerned, there are always questions. The pachyderm in question has a story of perseverance in spite of disdain. We found this particular stuffed animal at a garage sale in Colorado. She had a…
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Hunger Is For More Than Food
We have the incredible privilege of watching the broad stroke of life behind our home. Birds in the air and pond, animals, all making a place for themselves in our local ecosystem. There are certain expectations of the different species that populate our yard. The ducks swim, dipping their heads under water to snack on…
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Things Go Bump Night And Day
I’ve been reminded lately of the power of the unknown to cause fear. Not just things hiding in closets or under beds, but all those things that we don’t understand and can’t control. The fearsome things under beds and in closets is where fear began for me. My imagination has never been wanting in visualizing…
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It Often Takes A Village
I’m always surprised how often I need others to help me finish a task well. I’m not good about asking. I’d rather push through than ask for assistance. Ever since I was a child, I’ve not wanted to look needy. I was carrying a paddle board back from the beach several days ago. The wind…
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How Do You Respond To Surprises?
Some people love surprises. It’s the sense of spontaneity that adds spice to their days. Others would much rather know what to expect, to be prepared to intelligently deal with a situation. I believe age and experience often bring more caution to our responses. There is however, that personality quirk that likes to push the…
Tip of My Iceberg 