Tag: life

Window

In every soul is a window, An opening in every life Through which our moments show     Mysteries hide behind those windows, Travelers see but a moment of life That from the opening flows     A …

Our Temporary World

“So let me get this straight; you’re only going to be here this week and never coming back? Like, I’m probably never going to see you again until we get to heaven?!” said the kind teenage girl.  “Pretty …

Changing Plans

I took a deep breath, smiling with anticipation as I looked out the window and saw the winding river on the ground far bellow me.  The plane gradually started to descend, but it seemed like an exuberant amount …

Simply Blessed

You take a deep breath of air filled with a gentle floral fragrance as you watch the sun set in brilliant colors, reflected by a few graceful clouds, and the stars begin to appear.  Pause!  You probably don’t …

The Cleansing Wave

Do you ever feel weighed down by your past mistakes?  Wondering if God can use you for His glory, in spite of your sin?  This beautiful hymn – one of my favorites – is an encouraging reminder of …

Solving Life’s Problems (Mathematically)

Have you ever had days when you weren’t really sure what you’re going to do with your life . . .  or what you are going to do next month?  Well, I have too, recently.  This is a …

Crossing Paths

Lately, I have been thinking back on some of the people I’ve met over the past few years.  Some I met through college and others I encountered on my adventures around the country (like the Kansas dig and Grand Canyon …

The Bigger Picture

It’s spring and my life has been a hustle and bustle of studying, writing, tutoring, social obligations, and working on projects. I start getting overwhelmed, knowing that I have less than a month left before finals, which will …

More Than Anything Else: A Simple Poem

This simple little poem just came to me this weekend – hope you enjoy it.  Don’t worry though, there will be more articles in the Plate Tectonics series soon. More Than Anything Else ————————————— So many things call for my …

Christmas – Forgiveness and Hope

Christmas.  It’s a time of joy, love, and family.  It’s a time to remember the amazing things God has done for us in coming to us in the form of a man.  Sometimes it’s easy to get “wrapped …

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