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“All virtue is a miracle” —Augustine The oak tree on the other side of our back fence clings to its leaves all winter while other trees loose their foliage. “Marcescence” is the term botanists use to describe the phenomenon. They … Continue reading →

“He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.” -Isaiah 49:10 There is a glacial lake that lies high in a fold of Jug Handle Peak in the mountains north of our home … Continue reading →

“It is possible that God says every morning, ‘Do it again’ to the sun; and every evening, ‘Do it again’ to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes … Continue reading →

“Just remember this my girl when you look up in the sky. You can see the stars and still not see the light…” —“Already Gone,” the Eagles I finished reading Edward Abbey’s book Desert Solitaire last night, a personal history … Continue reading →

Now, about Rover, the dog—though for roving, I hardly remember him away from my side! …I almost believe that at one period, had I been set to say who I was, I should have included Rover as an essential part … Continue reading →

“Only by pride comes contention; but wisdom resides in those who listen and learn” —Proverbs 13:10 A number of years ago, Carolyn and I spent a few days camping on the flanks of Mount Rainier in Washington State. We were … Continue reading →

I came across a tortured, twisted pine tree some years ago, high on a ridge—an ugly, misshapen thing at first glance. But I looked again and saw something deeper and better and thought of those whose deformities are overwhelmed by … Continue reading →

Encore Morning has broken, like the first morning Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for the springing fresh from the word —Eleanor Farjean Ever since I first read G. K. … Continue reading →

First, I want to thank everyone for their prayers for John’s recovery. Not only does God always hear our every prayer, John heard your prayers for him. Please check out John’s Facebook page dating from March 23rd to last night, … Continue reading →