I love the quiet patter of raindrops falling gently on the flowerbed just outside my dining room window. Such a peaceful and refreshing sound! This rain is just what the thirsty plants…
Category: Nature Inspirations
Observations that connect nature, God, and spiritual truths
Rooted in Love
You may be standing tree-top tall, but when the winds of adversity blow, will you topple? Not if your roots are deep. I was watching the trees swaying together in the wind…
New Each Morning
Daylilies are amazing flowers. They produce beautiful blooms–from bright reds and oranges to delicate peach and lemon yellow. But each blossom only lasts for one day. The good news is that each…
The Budding of Nature
“He sustains all things by His powerful word” (Hebrews 1:3). Spring unfolds before my eyes as I see tree branches shedding their reddish buds and, in their place, tiny green leaves…
Songbird of Ohio
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord” (Psalm 150:6). We were camping on a woodsy site in Ohio on that June morning when I heard it. Sitting by our…
Return to the Light
“God turns my darkness into light” (Psalm 18:28). Lava Tube Cave, Bend, OR — The clang of feet on metal steps signal our descent into the cave. Hands grasp…
Spiritual Senses
“I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened” (Ephesians 1:18). Walking along a country dirt road one spring day, I was intrigued by…
Basking in the Sun
“The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you” (Numbers 6:24). What a glorious day—clear blue skies and 75 degrees! In February even….
Shaft of Sunlight
“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…
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…