“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16). The view out my…
Author: JoAnne Jones
The Wisest Man
“I will give you a wise and discerning heart” (1 Kings 4:12). If you were super smart, would you study technology, math, economics? Here’s what…
The Master Planner
“God said, ‘Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark seasons and…
Humor in Nature
“Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them (Ps 111:2). Some things in nature just make you smile: a chicken with feathered feet,…
Gentle as a Butterfly
Jesus said, “I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matt. 11:29) Sitting on the back step one early-fall afternoon, I watched orange…
The Invading Vine
“Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1). On a trip south to visit our daughter, we…
Owl’s Head
“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deut. 33:27). Long Lake, NY—Lake Eaton was tranquil that morning—hardly a ripple, clear, peaceful….
Cascade Mountain
Cascade Mountain, Part 1: Arriving at the Summit “He sits enthroned above the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers” (Isaiah 40:22). Adirondack Mountains, NY Un..unbelievable! We had begun three hours…
Boundaries of the Sea
“He gave the sea its boundary, so the waters would not overstep His command” (Proverbs 8:29). Gasparilla Island, Florida—Walking along the shore in the salty air this morning, I watched translucent aqua-green…
The Sounds of Quiet
“He leads me beside quiet waters; He restores my soul” …