Category Archives: Metaphysical Reflection

Of Fire and Ice

Sometimes a thing that is a curse to some is a blessing to others. Like when a winter storm relieves the threat of wildfire… Continue reading

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Of Pain and Beauty

Even at the end of a long, tiring day, going a bit out of our way for beauty is well worth the effort. Continue reading

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Wichita Sunset

Even a slight bit of light at the end of a gray day has a way of making things seem better. Continue reading

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A Glaring Sun on a Frozen Day

Sometimes the view of a thing is better than the experience… yet even on a frozen day a grateful heart can find its way to giving thanks. Continue reading

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Passing through the Flint Hills in Late Autumn

In the vastness of the Flint Hills, I marvel at the courage and hope of the homesteaders, those whose determination wanted something more than easy lives. Continue reading

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Uphill & Against the Wind

Sometimes we ride uphill and against the wind. It’s not easy but we can do it! Continue reading

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Pre-Dawn Darkness

“Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap a harvest–if we do not give up.” –Old Jewish Tentmaker Continue reading

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Slow Ride on a Quiet Day

Although we love the grandeur of bright colors and sunny skies, we sometimes need the quiet and peace of a cloudy day and softer scenes. Continue reading

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The Blessings of an Autumn Day in the Flint Hills

Until I came to Kansas, I had no idea how much color a tallgrass prairie could offer in autumn. Continue reading

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Against the Odds

In the aftermath of tragedy, a late walk on a cloudy night reminds us that even a dim reflection of God’s light and love helps illuminate the world around us. Continue reading

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