Category Archives: Spiritual Contemplation

Leaning Toward the Leading

Learning to listen to the leading of the Holy Spirit has always brought me peace and fulfillment. Continue reading

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Quiet Waters

The unbroken reflections of a small river at dusk speak of peace, serenity, and a loving God. Continue reading

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Reflections on a Spring Morning

A complex mixing of elements, plants and creatures creates harmony in nature that teaches us about our own relationships. Continue reading

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Unexpected Life

It seems little short of a miracle that a “dead” branch could generate a green sprout a year after being cut up into firewood! Continue reading

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Guide, Guard, and Direct Us

A greater level of maturity brings deeper appreciation to a prayer phrase I often heard growing up in western Kentucky. Continue reading

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The Deceit of Nostalgia

Nostalgia makes an art form of selective memory and often distorts both the past and the present. Continue reading

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Reunion and Rejuvenation

A reunion with a former student brings joy in learning of his continued journey and spiritual growth. Continue reading

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Old Lou

The death/disappearance of our old Border Collie from sixty years ago… still remembered. Continue reading

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Riding through a Kansas Spring

Just as seed needs light, moisture, and warmth, we need faith, hope, and love to produce good fruit. Continue reading

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Good to You

No matter you face, embrace or chase today, I hope good for you. Continue reading

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