Grace Place
I've often heard coming to a place of grace described as "living in of state of contentment." In every situation, when life becomes stormy there is a bright spot. Perhaps if we can find a beam of light in the…
Embrace All Good
I have several routes I walk regularly. When the temperature rises beyond comfortable, I usually take the "shade walk." However, I opt for it other times too, just to mix up my routine. Along the "shady route" there's the strangest phenomenon.…
Heightened Seasonal Awareness
It's days like this that I never want summer to end. I'm celebrating each cerculean blue sky. High humidity or not, the long bright, hot days couldn't be more welcomed. Every early morning walk comes at a brisk pace because…
Coffee and Pulpit Talk from the Garden
And the fruits will outdo what the flowers have promised. ~Francois de Malherbe A few weeks back I volunteered at Ladew Topiary Gardens for a private event for families. It was…
Clearing the Way
If you read my first two blog posts in this series about my travels on Pentecost Sunday, welcome back! If not, get caught up by going back to the previous blogs called Front Porch Scenery and Amish Highways and Byways. *********…
Perfect Timing
Miracles come in moments. Be ready and willing. ~ Wayne Dyer I don't know what made me do it. After a few weeks of eyeing a website of interest I decided suddenly I needed to make a call. I felt…
Terrapin Savior
"There is someone you can serve and lift. You can do it wherever you are...however you may feel." ~ Henry Eyring A few weeks ago on a gorgeous warm day, I walked to church at 8am. When I returned, I…
Inner Reflections
A few month or so ago a blog was posted on SowtheHeart.com about lifestyle and happiness. A question was posed, something to the affect that "Why is there little correlation between living in a prosperous country such as the U.S.A.…
Planting Season
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." ~ Audrey Hepburn The soil has warmed and except for in the northern-most climates, there will be many people digging in the dirt to plant seeds over the next few weeks.…
Seeking the Creative
“Creativity requires faith. Faith requires that we relinquish control.” ~ Julia Cameron Decades ago art therapy was met with skepticism. However, it's been proven through research creativity is connected with healing. Our brain responds in a positive way to inventiveness,…