Posted in youth group, God thoughts on Aug 17th, 2010
I sat on a boulder
on a rocky hillside,
hummingbirds buzzing by,
orange and brown lichen,
edges digging into my thighs …
praising the Lord for His creation,
Jesus, our foundation,
the solid Rock.
I leaned on a tree,
pine needles in my hair,
my questing fingers
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Posted in youth group, God thoughts on Aug 14th, 2010
We moved softly through the silent house, eager to see the Perseid meteor shower, and stopped, frozen by awe at an expanse of stars unhindered by city lights. “When I consider Your heavens,” I whispered from Psalm 8, “the moon and stars which You have […]
Posted in God thoughts, writing, Travels on Aug 5th, 2010
Oh, the Oregon Christian Writers Conference was a blessing! Excellent workshops, good fellowship—Bill Myers, the keynote speaker, was inspiring and challenging. And I sold a few pieces to Live, an adult Sunday school take-home paper, and have some direction and encouragement on some other pieces. A wonderful week from start to finish.
The conference ended at […]
Posted in God thoughts, writing on Aug 2nd, 2010
Today’s the first day of the Oregon Christian Writers summer conference, and so far it’s been wonderful! Wonderful to re-connect with friends from previous years. Wonderful to be in cool, damp, green Oregon. Wonderful to hear the keynote speaker this evening, Bill Meyers.
He spoke about God’s call: Who is God? he asked. And, who are […]
Posted in God thoughts, Travels on Jul 30th, 2010
I drove past the salt flats west of Salt Lake City yesterday afternoon, and crossed the line (and time zone) into Nevada last night. Casinos to the max—rippling, bright lights on every building, all night long. Dumped my holding tanks this morning, showered, and ready to head into the wilds of Nevada, aiming at Oregon.
As […]
Posted in God thoughts, Travels on Jul 28th, 2010
I got out of bed this morning and promptly rolled my pillows into the quilt—quite distressing to Sallie, my dog, who always goes back to bed after breakfast. I showered and put nothing away, instead tucking shampoo, rinse, brush, and so forth into my shower caddy for the RV. Sallie knows the signs, and is now […]
Posted in Just thinking ..., God thoughts on Jul 4th, 2010
Stars and stripes on my porch,
pops and booms in the neighborhood,
wild barking from my dog,
trying to scare off the odd movement and scary noises.
But now, I am driving,
4th of July evening,
into a rainstorm.
The cracks and bangs are thunder;
the showy flashes are lightning,
oddly unaccompanied by oohs and ahhs.
East and […]
Posted in God thoughts, Travels on Jun 28th, 2010
Where are you going? they ask.
Where is this trip to?
Where did you go yesterday?
Where are you going tomorrow?
There always is a destination, of course,
a goal,
a theme,
a conference,
a wedding,
friends to visit,
a train ride …
Yet, it’s not so much the where that matters,
as what will I see and do on the way?
Not just a camel statue in […]
Posted in God thoughts, Travels on Jun 24th, 2010
God’s gift of travel, so much to write about—
Two tourist trains, and they both had sun;
A double-arching rainbow, symbol of God’s promises;
I’ll rest content, when my trip is done.
So much to see as I travel on the continent:
Lots of silly statues (I do have fun!);
Scenery, […]
Posted in God thoughts, Travels on Jun 21st, 2010
After our night of hail, it was good to see plain gray skies this morning! And the sun did come out later, with a breeze so it wasn’t too muggy.
I drove into Fargo and found the zoo from the directions the KOA people gave me. It’s a nice zoo! You’re greeted at the entrance by […]