Retreat

There is a place in my thoughts that I return to again and again to retreat from the world outside.  It is a place that was born from mixed memories of past places visited when out in the forest.  I have been to so many beautiful places in the forest.  Places where...

This Beautiful Mess

I read this quote on facebook the other day.  It really stayed with me and so I decided to share these wise words on my blog, although I am unsure who first wrote it.  While I believe it is important to hold onto hope for tomorrow, this quote reminded me not to forget...

The Song of the Sea

Sometimes when I visit the seashore I find somewhere to sit, close my eyes, and quietly listen to the song of the sea.  The rhythm of the waves as they wash in and out sings a soft lullaby that brings feelings of peace and contentment.  As the cool breeze of the sea...

Waking the Earth

Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Sometimes when I awake I find that I can only remember my dreams for a fleeting moment and then they quickly fade from my memory.  Springtime can also be a bit that way for me.  It...

Believe

Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. In Mark 11 we are instructed to pray and thank God as though what we have been asking for has already been given.  That sounds simple, but when you...