The reason birds can fly and we can't is simply that they have perfect faith, for to have faith is to have wings. J.M. BARRIE, The Little White Bird For the last two month’s I’ve watched a pair of house wrens build their nest, protect their nest, feed their babies, and kick the twins from the nest. Well, I didn’t actually see them get kicked out. :-) Birds are fascinating to watch. They started building their nest on the cement slab at the top corner on our front porch but it kept falling Continue Reading
Can I be good enough for God?
My friend tells me I’m resisting. “What is holding you back?” she asks again. I reply hesitantly, “I don’t know.” “Have you ever turned down gifts when someone offers you something?” “No, but this is different.” She is getting impatient with me but she speaks with gentle words. “Yes, this gift is different from any gift you will ever receive. And it’s the best gift you will ever receive if you accept it.” I can’t even look at my friend. My thoughts are all Continue Reading
Do you Need Peace in your Life?
Country life is a peaceful life. Watching the wind sway through the many trees gives me peace. It’s relaxing to watch the birds foraging and building their nests. Sitting on our back deck there is calm looking out at the view of green rolling hills, budding trees, and sometimes wildlife in the distance. When the weather permits, you’ll find me here, taking in the peaceful external life. But there are times I sit on that deck, in the quiet while taking in the beautiful landscape and my insides Continue Reading
