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On Saturday, Eddy was up early and on his way to Pruitt Landing on the Buffalo National River. He got some great pictures but he didn’t linger. The water levels were low and the people population was high, so instead of fishing there, he came back to camp. That afternoon, we headed to Bull Shoals […]

Arkansas roads wind through farmland and forest, with wind being the operative word. We do our best to avoid the interstates, because we enjoy passing through the small towns. The trip takes longer, but the that is the joy of the journey. Most of our morning took us through and over the Ouachita Mountains, where […]

This journey has been months, maybe even years, in the planning. It is my husband’s dream, and I get to tootle along with him in a 995 Lance truck camper loaded on a 3500 Dodge Ram truck. You could compare us to at turtle, but we go a lot faster. We will be living and […]

Rain was lightly falling as I walked out of the grocery store this afternoon. I didn’t hurry as I enjoyed the quiet drops. They brought back a memory of my dad. Forty-nine years ago, my dad ran into the house on a Saturday afternoon after a full day of fishing with my uncle. He was […]

I don’t know if you need this today, but I do. I am your strength and shield, your Help in time of need.I am your Bread of Life; My Spirit intercedesAs you wrestle with the forces that threaten you,And struggle just to make it through each day.I am here, call and I will answerThe cry […]

His way is not hard.I walk in His footsteps as child on a rough path follows her father.His way is not lonely.He is my constant companion.Sacrifice?It is no hardship to give my life to Him Who gave His all for me.Joy?Overflowing in the presence of my King.Love?Beyond comprehension for He is love.Riches?Eternal, for I shall […]

From the beginningWe have longedFor fulfillmentAnd peace,Joy and love.We have searched In all the world has to offer –The glitter,The education,The golden riches,Comfort and leisure,But we remain emptyUntil we find The Pearl of Great PriceAnd give all we haveTo claim Him. 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the […]

Learning in Exodus I can only imagine the excitement as the children of Israel reached the end of creating all the implements and parts of the tabernacle. God had provided the workers and the materials. He had given them detailed instructions through Moses, and He had guided them step-by-step as they completed all of God’s […]

I have always loved Solomon’s description of Spring, “The time of the singing of birds is come.” This morning, I heard them. Bluebirds, Thrashers, a Cardinal, an Owl. A hummingbird visited the feeder. I listened as I walked around the yard, and I heard the praise in each one’s song. Thank You, Father, for this […]

As we celebrate Resurrection Sunday, may we never forget the price that Jesus paid for our redemption. We live in grace and peace because He bore our sorrows. We have forgiveness because He paid the price for our sins. May God be praised! In the dark of Calvary,In the suffering there,Sorrow labored, Heaven weptFor my […]

Anyone who has ever received a difficult diagnosis,or agonized through an illness,or known the heartbreak of watching a loved one die,knows the agony of waiting.We wait for the results of the next test.We wait for the next treatment.We wait for the next heartbeat.We wait through symptoms, and reactions,and pain.We wait for a funeral, signaling our […]

Today, I remember the cross,the suffering,the pain,the dishonor,the crueltythat my Savior bore in my place.Today, I thank Himfor His steadfast lovethat held Him to that crossfor me. 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and […]

Enveloped in silenceI walked past puddlesIn the drizzling tears Of a gray, spring sky.Birds and crickets hushed,Graybeard blooms languished,Dogwood petals strewnOver the wet ground.Creation mourned.Remembered.Waited. 33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, […]

The day had been long, but it was almost over. I stood clearing my desk as the children visited, quietly waiting for the bus calls. Time was dragging. Then, I noticed a small face peering over the stack of papers on my desk. The six-year-old boy had inched up silently and now stood thoughtfully watching […]

I walked out to the parking lot today, and I passed a winter flower bed. I call it a winter flower bed because it was brown and gray. Cold weather and frost had accomplished their purpose leaving a less than beautiful area in need of a master gardener. I stopped for a moment when I […]

Miniscule blossomsLift flowered heads to the sun.Harbingers of Spring. This morning’s walk revealed many indications that Spring is at the door. Even though February has not yet passed, the warming breeze was refreshing. I walked under silhouetted trees still caught in winter’s grip, showcasing bare branches, and I enjoyed the sight of buds breaking out […]

As we have faced difficult times and scary diagnoses over the past few weeks, we have felt our faith challenged, and we have been reminded that God calls us to live by faith. The faith that He has given to us has held firm through the storms. Living by faith means trusting Him in the […]

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Our Bible study small group has been moving slowly through the book of Romans. We recently completed Romans chapter eight, that heart cry of victory for believers. We talked of and rejoiced in the overwhelming love of God and His steadfastness in keeping His children. Now, today, I am waiting in the hospital with our […]

Our granddaughter is currently receiving treatment in a large children’s hospital. The stay is proving to be longer than we first thought, and we are becoming more and more familiar with hospital comings and goings. A hospital this size is like a small city, and every walk of life is represented here. While we normally […]