Visitors on the Morning Walk
All the Way Off
For a few weeks in the summer, I like to turn all the way off in terms of teaching or speaking or writing books. I take a break from creative work. It’s a necessary way to recharge and store up energy for the fall semester. I do all kinds of other work, but creatively speaking, it’s […]
Any Day Now
The cherry and beefsteak tomatoes present a blush of red. Any day now, I’ll feast on tomato and dill sandwiches and make dinners of baked tomato, garlic, and basil pasta. Any day now, I’ll place trays of oven-dried tomatoes in bags for the freezer. Any day now, I’ll add tomatoes to every single meal. I […]
All Our Days
Psalm 90:14-17 offers one of the most beautiful prayers; Psalm 90 is something you can pray for your family today. This is perhaps the oldest Psalm (written by Moses). I emphasize the power of certain phrases I just love! Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our […]
Unexpected Joy
I love asking people about their “unexpected joys” after a time of being away from them. You can ask, “How is your summer going? Any unexpected joys?” I believe the word “unexpected” makes us think differently and engages our mind in delightful ways. What happened that I wasn’t expecting that brought me joy I wasn’t […]
In the Way of Love
I teach professional development to college students. I help them set goals and think deeply about a personal mission. Lately, though, when I think about achievement, future plans, goal setting, and hopes and dreams, I find myself thinking about this singular hope and goal: to walk “in the way of love” (Ephesians 5:1-2). What does […]
A Great Recipe with Lots of Dill
I absolutely love finding recipes that make use of whatever I’m currently harvesting in my garden. As you know, I have an abundance of dill. I also have many green chives. So imagine my delight when I found this delicious Simple Lemon Dill Quinoa Chickpea Salad from Kitchen Treaty. The website: https://www.kitchentreaty.com/simple-lemon-dill-quinoa-chickpea-salad/ I replaced the […]
Daily Little Harvest for One
I confess to you now: I sometimes eat every raspberry, every ground cherry, and every green bean without even offering them to anyone else. It’s my daily little harvest for one.
For Some, This Blesses
I find myself complaining about the awful humidity here in central Pennsylvania. I feel like I’m walking through a bog, a swampland, a sweaty shower room, or a jungle. You get the idea. The air feels heavy and moist. It’s oppressive. It even feels hard to breath. Ugh! You cannot take a long walk in […]
Every Morning, a Fresh Start
I love a fresh, new morning. We can start fresh with a blank canvas to turn this day into a masterpiece. God’s mercies are new every morning. They are right here waiting for you. Think about it. You can choose to hydrate, exercise, pray, and eat nutritious foods. You can choose to start or continue […]