Replete with Thankfulness

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logo and inspiration from holy experience

O Lord, that lends me life,

lend me a heart replete with thankfulness.

~ William Shakespeare

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White, flowy femininity

A newly acquired white skirt

with white ribbon, sequins, beadwork and lace embroidery

that suits a lady who enjoys being a lady.

It's amazing what some people throw away in the trash,

isn't it?

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God's artistry

Raindrops that came last night

and stayed to greet me this morning,

painting nature's artwork

upon the blue tarp above our tent.

It's always amazing what you see

when you look UP.

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Sharing and growing friendship

Our home away from home this weekend,

shared with another family,

a widow and two sons,

so that the younger son could have a special birthday.

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Firelight

I could stare silently

into the flames of a camp fire

for endless hours,

basking in the warmth against the crisp night air,

and simply

be

as I watch the flames

dance under a star-lit sky.

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Creation's cathedrals

What need have I today

of stained glass windows,

sonorous organ,

and arches of stone?

Sun rays

split through leafy branches,

a sweet chorus of bird songs glitter through the air,

and lofty trees raise their canopies towards Heaven...

All is well.

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Windows to sky

Above our heads,

Above our minds,

Above our cares,

Above our busyness...

Pause

and point your gaze

to His higher ways.

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The deep glow

Reminder

that it's the embers

crowded together

that keep their heat

and feed the beautiful flames above.

Come together,

family,

church,

in community of heart, mind and labor,

and keep each other hot and glowing,

fanning the flame of faith,

for the King.

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Fun visitor

Mrs. Turtle

pays a visit to our back yard.

What joy to wonder at the Creator's hand,

as we gather as a family to watch

and help this two foot long mother along her way.

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Joy

... to see my teen daughter

and, Lord-willing a mother-to-be some day,

naturally delight in entertaining seven children

along the river

on a restful Sunday afternoon.

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