wonders

“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed… Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.”

— Henry David Thoreau

Photo by Elizabeth Pike

sixty seconds

For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Photo by Marge McCoy

favor

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands.

Psalm 90:17 (NIV)

Photo by Bob McCoy

my favorite weather

My favorite weather is bird-chirping weather.
– Terri Guillemets

Photo by Peggy Logue

new beauty

“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.”

— Jessica Harrelson

Photo by Elizabeth Pike

Glory, Honor, Praise and Power

Glory, Honor, Praise and Power

Glory, honor, praise and power,
Be unto the Lamb forever!
Jesus Christ is our Redeemer,
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Praise ye the Lord!

Lyrics: Theodulph of Orleans (750 – 821)

 Music: Martin Madan (1725 – 1790)

Photo: Kurt Doss

new

Behold, I make all things new.

Revelation 21:5

Photo by Marge McCoy

gentle spirit

…clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.

1 Peter 3:4 NLT

Photo by Marge McCoy

heavens

When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them?

Psalm 8:3-4 (NIV)

Photo by Jean Pike

happiness

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn, or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.

Denis Waitley

Photo by Jean Pike