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Silver Mornings

May the peace and beauty of morning mist on an autumn morning be yours today! Continue reading →

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The Glory of God

For those willing to see it, the glory of God shows itself in many ways and places… Continue reading →

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The Heavy Dews of Autumn

I love the scenes of harvest, the long lines of color striping the fields and the way the dust rises in a sunset. Continue reading →

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Rearranging the Changes

Maybe, at least once a season, instead of dreading the raking, we might take a moment to admire the colors of the leaves… Continue reading →

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A Fine Fall

As other things die around it, a quiet but powerful faith will show itself in beautiful ways. Continue reading →

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Old Into New

Like many other fine things in life, making apple cider isn’t easy but sharing our labors lightens the load for everyone. Continue reading →

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A Shifting of Seasons

Sometimes the shifting of the seasons comes so subtly you can barely tell; this was not one of those times! Continue reading →

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Autumn’s Cold Calling

A hard freeze a week ago
and three days of stiff breeze
have left a skim of leaves on the lawn. Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Desolation

Are there times when you find getting away from everybody and everthing is a good thing? The Flint Hills of Kansas offer a sense of escape, even when you’re just driving through… Continue reading →

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The Last Good Apple

Pausing in between the pounding of posts
and the stretching of wire,
I saw a small hint of fire flaring
from the dark greens of late leaves
in the old apple tree in the pasture. Continue reading →

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