Jeremiah 17:8 They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. Psalm 1: 1-3 1Happy are they who have not walked in the... READ MORE >
The heavens declare the glory of God, And the sky proclaims its makers handiwork. Psalm 19:1 That is the way the psalm begins which is appointed for worship in many of our churches this weekend. I recommend Psalm 19 to you as an inspiring poem to uplift and guide you. Many of us on the North Shore of Lake Superior... READ MORE >
I am thinking how we long to see family and friends, especially at holiday times. Long ago the Apostle Paul wrote to friends, “For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the compassion of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:8. Further in the letter he expressed how he remained with them spiritually even as he waited to... READ MORE >
There is a tree next to a portage that many people may not notice. It is a cedar that I assume was blown down by a storm. Not far from it is another tree that does get noticed, a strong cedar that bears the sign of many hands, packs, and canoes that have rested against it. The tall standing cedar... READ MORE >
“God made Sun and Moon to distinguish seasons, and day, and night, and we cannot have the fruits of the earth but in their seasons: But God hath made no decree to distinguish the seasons of his mercies; In paradise, the fruits were ripe, the first minute, and in heaven it is alwaies Autumne, his mercies are ever in their... READ MORE >
This time of year takes me to a portion of a poem by George MacDonald in Diary of an Old Soul. “I thought that I had lost thee but behold thou comest to me from the horizon low across the field outspread of green and gold fair carpet for thy feet to come and go.” The poems in Diary of... READ MORE >
“Let me sing for my beloved my love-song concerning his bee-yard.” Doesn’t sound familiar? Not in the Bible, you say? You are right, it is not Biblical. I am just paraphrasing Isaiah 5:1, which is part of the Old Testament reading appointed for worship on Sunday, October 4. As many readers know I have been trying my hand at bee-keeping... READ MORE >
“How lovely is thy dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yea, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.” Psalm 84: 1, 2 We were walking the Banadad Trail in an interlude last week between snows and rains. The balsam trees lining the trail were dripping from... READ MORE >
It is apple season. One of my favorite seasons of all. I love a good apple, and there are so many good varieties. I have to admit, however, that growing up, I wasn’t so fond of apples. We always seemed to have Red Delicious at my home, which to me, was only accurate as to the color of the apple.... READ MORE >
Former President Jimmy Carter, diplomat of peace, builder of houses for humanity, Sunday School teacher at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, and one of my role models, brought up an interesting and perhaps paradoxical Bible passage: “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; Whoever looks at the cloud will not reap… Sow your seed in the morning, and at... READ MORE >
