The Waiting Boat |
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| Every soul has a boat waiting for them. It is the invitation of
the Lord to make the great voyage to that greater realm and that life. Some fear the voyage and what it may require, but for those who dare embark, it is the most wondrous of all decisions. |
Sentinel |
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| This light stationed on the rocky point, high above the water below, reminds me of the comfort and courage I find in knowing that my Lord is both here and there. I find comfort and courage in sensing that the same God who is the keeper of the light in the distant shore is also the keeper of the lantern on my ship’s midnight watch. |
Among the Hardwoods |
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| Deep in the forest, midst the scent of pines and amongst the
hush of the hardwoods, this elegant fellow makes his living. He is of the woods, his color reminiscent of the well-aged oak. His song is like wind through mountain trees. Yes, he is of the earth, the deep woods to be precise, far from the noisy city streets where I do live. |
The Chief Justice |
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| This fellow reminded me of a pompous old Judge. As he balanced himself precariously on the swaying cattail reed, he managed to keep his courtroom decorum. It is not easy to sit in the seat of judgement, but we tend to eagerly volunteer for that awesome responsibility. Why are we so quick to judge and so slow to forgive? |
Tuxedo Rose |
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| This deep red rose seems yearning for the lapel of a black tuxedo - classic, elegance, and smooth as silk. These beautiful tea roses speak of the creative partnership that we human creatures share with our Creator. Yes, we inherited the rose that we found growing in the wild, yet, when placed in the hands of human artistry Creation went further but not further than was the Creator’s original intention. |