NATURE TURNING

Bing Landscape

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the Fall.”

–F. Scott Fitzgerald

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A sudden twinkle

Landscape so breathtaking

Brown grass honors scene

WHAT DOES CLARITY DO?

Breathtaking Landscape Photography

Clarity exists every day if only we grasp it.  Clarity allows the mind to focus on intentionality only if immersed in moments of silence and solitude.

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Sunrise amazes

Silence caresses

Solitude teaches all things

AUTUMN TREES

Trees Discussing Life Watercolor by Erin Babnike

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Many trees of Life

Time, place and past memories

O secrets they hold

WHAT IS PEACE?

Photo by Oasiphoto

“Peace is a virtue born out of the strength of the heart.”

–Spinoza

Let’s think this out in reverse.  Peace is no war, pain, hostility, turmoil, anxiety and so forth.

If we think like Saint Augustine, “Peace is the tranquility of order.”  What kind of order is this a part of our chaotic world?  The order of Love is what is needed to make peace happen.

“Peace is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”

–Nathaniel Hawthorne

People, we become the blessings of peace by ordering our lives in Love for God.

May this week’s transition into September bring you much peace and love.

SUNDAY OFFERING

Painting by Melissa McKinnon

“Faith appropriates everything. is evidence not seen.  Faith starts knowing God’s Will which is found in the Word.  To have faith you have to hear it, read the word out loud.  When faith comes inside, it alivens us.  What you believe in your heart, what you pray for, you will receive by your faith to pull the power of God in you.”

–Robin Bullock, Prophet

Lord Jesus, help me, help us, to always seek you as person.  Our shepherd, king and giver of good gifts.  Not like the scribes and Pharisees, not to babble in ritual prayers and schedules, but to remain connected to your sacred being with Abba Father and Holy Spirit.  To live and breathe your resurrection power in us every day.  Fill us with an overflow of faith for our families and the world at large, Amen.

AT SUMMER’S END

A Pexels Image

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The terrace still green

Never mind the bird droppings

They feed at my table