I Rest in You

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Sometimes at the end of a long day I find a quiet place with wide open skies and I pause to watch the sunset.  As the glorious colours fade to night I am reminded that God has...

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...