Writing to Hit the Mark
My daffodils break through the ground around Christmas time. Then they wait, only their tips poking above the ground's surface. This year's unseasonably warm days in January and February encouraged the daffodils to grow and bud prematurely. March ... Continue reading
I chose the longer checkout line. The other was being manned by a clerk going through the motions of the job, methodically ringing up customers, accepting their money, and sending them out the door. Joe, my cashier, offered a warm grin to each of ... Continue reading
This week I've enjoyed hearing God say, "I love you," as I've viewed a bit of winter's beauty. The intricacy of frost etched inside a bottle ... The discovered beauty of a discarded sewing machine found in a brier patch and a ... Continue reading
Last fall I dug my geraniums, potted them, and placed them in my office windows. They were in full bloom. After being inside for a few weeks the flowers died and the plants stopped producing new buds. Four months later, temperatures are still ... Continue reading
A painful childhood scene was playing in my mind. I attempted to sooth that hurt by writing about it in a few words before quickly moving on to describing God's healing. A good friend gave me an evaluation, “What I'm hearing/feeling/sensing is that ... Continue reading
I hear God say, "I love you"... as I watch Him blend the colors of His seasons. Or would it be more accurately put, "I hear God say, 'I love you,' as I watch him photobomb winter with spring beauty." How is God saying, "I love you," to you ... Continue reading