Three Creeks Area, Sisters, OR 2 Corinthians 11:3 CSB But I fear that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your minds may be seduced from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. On one particular hike with my dogs, we had a run-in with a rattlesnake. One dog pounced into the bush, and…

My dad’s painting purchased in Spain, painted with a knife Proverbs 15:1 NIV A gentle answer turns away wrath,     but a harsh word stirs up anger. “I HATE YOU!” I regretted screaming those words at my mother before the screen door ever closed behind me. I had no reason to be that angry with…

Heceta Beach, OR Psalm 46:1-3 NCV God is our protection and our strength. He always helps in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid even if the earth shakes,  or the mountains fall into the sea, even if the oceans roar and foam,  or the mountains shake at the raging sea. Last night…

Dan and Mary, McFarland Hereford Farm, 1972 Romans 3:24 GNT But by the free gift of God’s grace all are put right with him through Christ Jesus, who sets them free. Thanks to my mom’s shopping, I had a gift to give my Daddy. Oh! I was so excited for him to receive it! I…

Luke 1:37 ESV For nothing will be impossible with God. The Redwoods in California have stories to tell. Some of the trees alive today were growing when Jesus walked the earth.  Despite an impressive 2000+ age, these live trees are not even the oldest living trees on earth. Still, Redwoods do rack up some pretty…