“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust.” Psalm 18:2a The Appalachian Mountains may not appear to be very rocky compared to their Western counterparts. Our hills look sort of soft and comfy from a distance with all those trees.  But take a hike in sneakers along one... Continue Reading →

 “I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.” Psalm 119:162 Do you consider yourself “lucky”? Can you look at a bed of clover and immediately pluck out a four-leaf clover? How about a stem with more leaves than that? My daughter, Elizabeth, found a prize this past week in our backyard…a single clover stem... Continue Reading →

“In that day I will make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, with the birds of the air, and with the creeping things of the ground. Bow and sword of battle I will shatter from the earth, to make them lie down safely.” Hosea 2:18 This morning, with our bedroom windows open to soft breezes, I awoke... Continue Reading →

“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’” Psalm 91:2 It’s the nouveau rage on video and in blogs—the renovation of French chateaux and other castles.  Programs like “The Chateau Diaries” and “Escape to the Chateau” give viewers a peek into the lives of everyday folks trying to restore vintage... Continue Reading →