As my Dad and I hike with Adi, he'll every now and then express his pleasure at how she stays so close- rarely beyond eyesight, most often by our side. Contrast this to the hikes of my childhood with our Brittany Spaniel. As soon as the leash was unclipped, our Brittany shot off into the …
"Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28 (NIV) Welcome to the mid-month scripture photo. If you enjoy reading scripture set within a photograph, I encourage you to visit the following blogs Gersom Clark I Love the Psalms The Fractured Rock © 2019-2021, Lessons from a …
To bark or not to bark? That is the question at the heart of my current work with our six month old Lab mix puppy. Summer has an acute sense of hearing and awareness of her surroundings. As soon as something sounds or looks out of the ordinary, she responds by barking. Now in my …
"God who first ordered light to shine in darkness has flooded our hearts with His light . . ." II Corinthians 4:6, (Philips) Welcome to the first mid-month scripture photo. If you haven't yet read the story behind this photo journal entry I encourage you to click here to read the post titled "Something New." …
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The author of Devotional Treasures Alan Kearns has graciously allowed me to be a guest writer on his blog once again. If you are a hiker or outdoorsman than you’ve encountered your fair share of burrs. If you’ve ever had to pick them out of a dog’s coat, you know the challenge they present. These …
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For the past four years, Adi and I maintained a certain morning routine. We got up, ate, then settled on the chair near the front window. While Adi enjoyed a post breakfast snooze, I enjoyed an hour of quiet time with the Lord. That time was a balance of devotional reading, Bible reading, and journaling. …
Today, I have the immense privilege of writing a guest post titled “Lean” on my brother in Christ Alan Kearns’ blog Devotional Treasures. Alan dearly loves Jesus, his family, and the outdoors which shines through in his writing. His devotional blogs have encouraged and enriched my walk with Jesus. I’ve provided links to some of …
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Our first adventure of the summer is our annual fishing trip. I pack up my children, my younger brother packs up his kids, our Dad packs up the fishing boat, and we all meet at a state park for a week of fishing. Our Labrador Adi was only seven months old when this trip rolled …
The call of a blue jay, the buzz of a cicada, the bark of a distant dog, the roar of a passing truck. These are among the sounds that will bring our puppy Summer to a standstill. She’ll cock her head and gaze in the direction of these unfamiliar sounds. The flight of a white …
Summer came and our family grew. That would be both the season that comes with the longest day of the year and the arrival of a Labrador puppy. Those who have explored my blog know that each of our animals come with a unique homecoming story. This month’s lesson is Summer’s story. As Summer is …
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