Speaking of birds—outside our kitchen window is a big old apple tree. In that tree hangs a large bird house. It was a father and son project years ago. It’s been mended many times by the father part of the team. Last year it blew apart in the wind. This year my husband cleaned out past nesting ... Read More
Bird-Legs or Wings—Which Will It Be?
I love birds. I think it’s because they’re the only wild creations I can see every day. I don’t have to go to a zoo or an animal refuge. All I have to do is keep my eyes open and my ears tuned in. Years ago I bought a book with pictures and descriptions of all the plants and animals natural to ... Read More
“The Lion and the Lamb” – Step 3 Trust in God
Several weeks ago my aunt called early one morning to request our prayers in behalf of her grandson. He had been enjoying his missionary preparation day at a local zoo in Guatemala and was in the process of taking a photo of his fellow missionaries from what seemed to be a great vantage point. As ... Read More
“Fly Little Bird!” –Step 12 Service
“There’s a bird somewhere in my house,” my mother’s voice trembled.I hung up the phone and my daughter and I went to see what could be done.My mother was terribly frightened at having a wild creature captive in her territory, and I believe the bird was just as scared as Mom.I admit I was a bit ... Read More
The Message From the Cedar Waxwings – Step 2 Hope
Step 2 says, “Come to believe that the power of God can restore you to complete spiritual health.” One of the pivotal words in this step is the word “you.” Can restore you Nannette! You restore you ______ (Fill in the blank with your own name.) It doesn’t help me at all to believe that God can and ... Read More
Morning Glory, Weed or Flower? – Step 7
When I first became the proud owner of a yard, my most familiar enemy was the morning glory. It seemed to spread everywhere, wrapping itself sneakily around the roses and in and out of the evergreens. One day I was perusing my book "Wildflowers of North America" and was surprised to see my weed ... Read More
Catch a Falling Star – Scripture Study
Those of you who know me know that I love the scriptures. I don’t think there is anything more fantastic than slowly feasting on the word of the Lord, as recorded by His prophets. I’m a slow reader. The unhurried style suits me just fine. I take time to write and think and counsel with the Lord and ... Read More
Coming Down The Mountain – Part 6 Final Chapter
As the snow on the path started to become more sparse and there were just little patches here and there, he stuck with me. One time, feeling a little independent, I let go, only to fall right down on the path. When you think you can “go it alone now, thank you very much,” you usually fall right down ... Read More