Sky Art

April 24, 2015September 10, 2015 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

I like to imagine that the sky is a canvas and God is the painter, and every sunrise and sunset, if we wish, we may sit and watch Him create with masterful strokes of some giant invisible paintbrush an original never-to-be-repeated-again masterpiece. I, for one, never get tired of watching; and He, apparently, never gets tired of creating them for our enjoyment. He could have just programmed in a standard sunset/sunrise model, you know. Aren’t you glad He didn’t?

“O give thanks to the Lord of lords…to Him that by wisdom made the heavens, for His mercy endureth forever.” (Psalm 136:3,5)

Spring Snowstorm

April 22, 2015September 10, 2015 ~ Beth ~ 1 Comment

“For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return there without watering the earth and making it bear and sprout, and furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater; So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:10-11)

The hyacinths in my garden are undaunted by a sudden spring snowstorm. Actually they seem rather happy about it. While I may be impatient at the delay this cold snap puts on the coming flowers, they know that the snow brings the moisture and nutrients they need to make those flower buds swell and burst open. Brave little flowers-to-be, content with the Creator’s timing!

Stay tuned for the sequel!

Hello There!

April 19, 2015April 18, 2016 ~ Beth ~ 2 Comments

“You have crowned the year with Your bounty…and the little hills rejoice on every side.” (Psalm 65:11, 12)

This bright-eyed furry face, pausing on his busy way just long enough to say hello, seemed an appropriate way to begin this first blog post. I am, after all, a little like this bushy-tailed friend of mine, stopping briefly to peek around my tree trunk, curious about who may pause along their busy way in this big Internet world to look into my corner of woods. Welcome, whoever you are.

This is a record of a journey of wonder, in small places, in splendid places, in unexpected places. A journal of long walks through familiar woods and fields, along lakes and streams, always in search of beauty. I am like that squirrel, always running about in search of treasure to stow away to savor and enjoy later—only I for-go the hazelnuts in favor of breathtaking moments in time, captured by the click of my shutter. And, everywhere I search, and find without fail, the fingerprints of a Creator God.

May you find, as you join me on this journey through seasons, that the Lord has indeed crowned the year—and the world—with His bounty. The little hills—and the little squirrels—rejoice on every side. Come discover with me!