“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.” Matthew 6:28 “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” Job 1:21 I Continue reading

“The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4 October is my favorite month.  It is the month of cooler weather, leaves changing colors, and perhaps the smell of the first fire of the season.  Last night while walking our dog we felt the most wonderful Continue reading

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” John 1:14 My brain is brimming Continue reading

“At all times and for everything giving thanks in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God the Father.” Ephesians 5:20 I don’t know the way yet.  This is just the beginning.  But a daily gratitude list seems like a fine place to start.  Today I am thankful for: 1.   A loving, present Continue reading

It has taken me 49 years to get here.  To this place of real gratitude.  My soul has been empty, searching, lonely and dry.  PARCHED.  For most of my life I have been dehydrated at the soul level and now it is time to let God rehydrate me. Seven years ago I pushed God away. Continue reading