Wild Thimbleberries

Someone very dear to me questioned me about my last post. It made me realize how much I appreciate her and made me think how much God must value us. This photo of wild thimbleberries illustrates this for me. We are all exquisite creatures created by God. Each one of us is at a different point of maturity. The stage we are in varies from being just the right ripeness to leave a smile on someone's face to unripe and basically unapproachable and full of bitterness. It makes me think of the guidance and encouragement Paul gave to the Galatians to explain Christian character and justification by faith. 

Never Meant To Belong

After a long week like this one, I feel so melancholy and really question whether I belong here. It makes me think of this wildflower that I have spotted near many waterfalls. Just like all wildflowers, God provides the right environment for them to flourish.

At times it seems like I am suffocating; like I need to be next to a waterfall. It is as if my very existence is what it would be like if a cymbal were clashing during a lovely violin solo  

I will just have to trust what the bible says...God knows what's best... He knows the struggles and worries that trouble me...  He is in control.

Monday Madness or Meditation?

Another Monday of madness! But, instead of letting it stress me out and bring me down, I choose to meditate on the positive things in my life.... like the enjoyable things I did over the weekend.

This peaceful, serene waterfall is a short hike from home .... it's a huge blessing it to be able to "getaway" briefly from the stress of life.
Moments like these remind me that it is my choice to think good thoughts and not let the bad things get to me.

It must be what the disciple Paul meant when he encouraged the church members in Philippi to focus on good and positive things. 

Freedom is ......

Watching my son do stunts like this skateboard jump makes me think about what it means to be free.... the freedom felt from a couple of airborne seconds is liberating but not as much as the freedom that comes from the peace of mind in knowing that Jesus has overcome the sting of death for those who believe. 
Hebrews 2:14-15