cat, darkness, Jesus, morning, quiet time

In the Dark with Jesus

My alarm clock walks on four legs and meows. She doesn’t take “NO!” for an answer, and she is rather annoying until I succumb to her wishes. Most mornings she wakes me around 5:00 or 5:30. But there are days, uncanny days when I really don’t need to be up early, when she lets me sleep. Because of this phenomenon, I’ve …

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faith, grace, Helen keller, trials

Vouchsafed

For three things I thank God every day of my life:thanks that he has vouchsafed me knowledge of his works;deep thanks that he has set in my darkness the lamp of faith;deep, deepest thanks that I have another life to look forward to–a life joyous with light and flowers and heavenly song.                                                                                Helen Keller I almost hate messing up the …

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image of God, peace, reflection

On my walking route in our neighborhood, there is a path that goes through a wooded area and opens up to two man-made ponds. I love walking around the ponds because there is always something fun to see. Last year I watched a family of ducks grow up before my eyes. Mom would take the babies to swim lessons while …

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