Category Archives: Inspiration

Pelicans, Egrets, and the Unveiled Face: A Lesson from Robbie’s Docks

“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18 “…let your light shine before others, that they may see your goodContinue reading “Pelicans, Egrets, and the Unveiled Face: A Lesson from Robbie’s Docks”

A Story tells a Story

But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see;‭‭Psalms‬ ‭115‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The Palmist is contrasting the sovereign, living God who resides in heaven and acts freely—withContinue reading “A Story tells a Story”

Be Anxious for Nothing

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6 NKJV) “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (vs 7) “And, the God of peace will be with you!” What do IContinue reading “Be Anxious for Nothing”

A lamp for our feet and light for our path

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:105 KJV) Autumn is approaching and my gardens are being guided by the shift. They know the seasons well here in Northern Virginia. After all, they come year after year. My yearly calendar seems to know the day, date andContinue reading “A lamp for our feet and light for our path”

Taking inventory of wonder

Taking inventory of wonder” is a famous phrase from the poem “Sabbaths – 1979, IV” by American farmer, poet, and environmental activist Wendell Berry. Berry died in Port Royal, Kentucky, on August 31, 2026, at the age of 92.. Following his death, The New York Times noted that Berry’s works had “extolled America’s agrarian past” and that his efforts “championed small familyContinue reading “Taking inventory of wonder”

Knock Knock! Whose There?

Jesus said Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20) Revelation (3:14-20) “And, unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen,Continue reading “Knock Knock! Whose There?”

Gnat vs Camel/size difference one might say

Matthew 23:23–24 (NKJV) Jesus says: “For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!“ Jesus used an obviousContinue reading “Gnat vs Camel/size difference one might say”

Love one another says Jesus; but HOW?

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”(John 13:34-35) “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gongContinue reading “Love one another says Jesus; but HOW?”

Look! Look…At the Birds!

“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭26‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ I often picture Jesus standing and gently sharing truths for humans during the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.Continue reading “Look! Look…At the Birds!”