Open Bible Psalm 119:11-12 NIV I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.

Level 1, Be Ready

Psalm 119:11-12 NIV I have hidden your word in my heart     that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord;     teach me your decrees. I live in wildfire country. History is riddled with horrific tales of fires. According to Earth.org, “The Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin started on October 8, 1871…

a wooden cross in a wooded cemetery Matthew 16:24 GNT Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any of you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me.

What to Carry

Camp Polk Cemetery, Sisters, OR Matthew 16:24 GNT Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, carry your cross, and follow me.” It’s an exciting time for my oldest grandson as he prepares to enter preschool this fall. His dutiful parents are collecting all…

West Meets East

West Meets East

The constant protecting light given by lighthouses reminds me of our Lord. This fuels my deep love of lighthouses, and visiting as many as I can. S0, believe it or not, this lighthouse was just my own creation. Although wouldn’t it be a pretty one to visit! The large shell that is the base of…

North Head Lighthouse

North Head Lighthouse

I can sniff out a lighthouse like a pig finds truffles, and my most accommodating husband takes me to them! This piece was inspired by a fun, but foggy trip to Cape Disappointment State Park, WA. Despite the park’s name, North Head Lighthouse did not disappoint!

Colossians 3:23

Colossians 3:23

I enjoy watching the birds around the birdfeeders. These are so industrious! Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” For sure, those industrious feathered friends aren’t giving me a thought! Still, I am reminded of the musical,…

Tip Toe Tulips

Tip Toe Tulips

This is just a fun piece that reminds me of the old song, Tip Toe Through the Tulips. I feel like you can hear her skirt swishing as she walks. All the shells were collected by my grandmother when she visited Florida.

1 Corinthians 16:14 GNT Do all your work in love. Woman wearing flannel with long braids plants a tree near a running stream

Work in Love

Deschutes Land Trust, Camp Sherman, OR 1 Corinthians 16:14 GNT Do all your work in love. I have often said, “I don’t have a lot of money, but you can have my time, my hair, and my blood!” Donating my hair to Locks of Love, donating blood, walking for MS or ALS, volunteering at the…