At least once per week, Bethany and I take a "walk to the pond". We follow a trail through the fields to sit on a bench together, like old people. I took this photo on one of our walks a …
Connection
We seek a flourishing life, abundant, John 10:10 capital L Life. Yet, poverties swirl around us, in us and, sadly, from us. For years I have dedicated my life to children coping with adversity, especially economic poverty. Economic poverty is …
Above
There is beauty above you. At any time, any place, in all conditions. Raging or at peace, sunset, dawn, or night, the invitation to look up is always open. And saying yes to that invitation, even if the moment is …
Designed
Designed. Life is exquisite, isn't it? This is Torch Ginger (I took the pic in Kauai). Stunning and bold and beautiful, whispering, "Designed!" Life whispers it everywhere. I guarantee that if you have open eyes today, you will notice it. …
Passion
Dad to son, "What should I title my post on Beautiful and True"? "Passion," he replies. "Passion? This post is about Ponderosa pine pollen on a Perstemon, how is that passion?" I asked. "You can learn from me," the 13-year-old …
Gentle
Don't you love rain falling on soft leaves? When I was a kid my older brother told me that science has proved that rain makes you feel good because it gives off "positive ions". I was seven, so that worked. …
Inexplicable
Taxol (chemical structure below), considered an essential medicine for treatment of cancers, was first discovered in the bark of the Pacific Yew tree in 1971, but this photo is not of the bark of a Yew tree. In 1955 the …
Generations
We sacrifice for the next generation. Love for our children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews compels us to give what we can to help them thrive. As it should. Life is generational and this palm challenged me to consider the extent …
