“Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Revelation 5:13 (NIV)
The pink, frail, and still blind baby bird barely struggled in the dirt. The tiny movement caught my eye and I walked over to investigate. No nest nearby and freshly hatched, it was obvious a predator had either dropped it or momma bird decided to move her brood and lost this one. My granddaughter was …
What are you blowing in the wind? The enemies trap of gloom, doom, fear, and negative attitudes? OR, are the seeds you are scattering about in your daily life filled with the unconditional love of Christ, positive outlook, uplifting encouragement, and kindness? Every word you speak and the tone of voice you use while speaking …
Jonah’s Prayer (Excerpts from Jonah 2 with personal interpretation) In my distress I called out to you and you answered me. I called for help and you listened to my cry. When I fought against your Word and did not take up my purpose you hurled me into the deep to fend for myself, to …
Native Americans had it right all along. We can talk About God all day long, learn all the Theology, memorize scripture, and even tirelessly do good deeds, but at the end of the day it doesn’t build relationship with the Divine, especially if this is limited to one or two days a week. It’s a …
If negative thoughts, criticisms, complaining, or a sour attitude are the first things that occur to you at every turn, for every event or moment of your life, especially when it comes to other people, your perspective about life is skewed and your inner spirit will not be open to the compassion of the Divine. …
Birds singing in the crisp, cool air is such a morning blessing. Their puffs of breath signify life in the fullest, even when things do not go quite as planned. They sing because they’re happy. They sing to announce the sunrise. They sing praises to the heavens for they are alive to see another day. …
If we believe the love between animals as well as the love between humans and animals is an unexplainable, magical, supernatural occurrence that we just can’t explain in words sometimes, then why is it hard to believe in the supernatural love of Jesus. From a training standpoint, fear and harsh punishment never develop bonds of …
The trust between a baby squirrel and a grown dog developed over time. It was nurtured. It was questioning. It required faith that strengthened that trust over time. It became pure innocent trust, so much so, that both could rest in the peaceful slumber of feeling safe no matter what else is happening. Together they …
It sounds too simple, but this verse is really what the Divine wants for us: Joy in each moment of the day; some days you have to be determined to find the joy, but He will show you Praying through hardships, difficult decisions, for everything and everyone we encounter in life; sometimes prayer is all …
We all have that one family member, teacher, riding instructor, youth group leader, mentor, music instructor, or someone who opened our minds, hearts, and eyes to the excitement of success. The one who took interest in our abilities, spent extra time, celebrated our hard work with enthusiasm, and taught us to believe in ourselves. They left …
