Retired, married to Juliet, and a Christian who loves books, writing, music, nature, and photography. I'm exploring prayer and spirituality, using my photos to reflect on God and how faith fits into real life: and I hope to stimulate and encourage others to meet with Jesus. Living with a life-changing condition of fibromyalgia and trying to support others with this illness and other "invisible illnesses." Life has been changed but hope burns eternal.
I’ve been thinking about priorities. The last couple of weeks have found me needing to conserve energies. Dozing off at odd moments isn’t really a problem for a retired man (as long as I don’t burn the dinner or crash the car) because I can “do it tomorrow.” Except some days I can end up not … More First things first- Look, See, Pray
That’s the question, then. Are we truly grateful for what God has given? Have we noticed all the gifts that God has given? … More Half a lifetime- Look, See, Pray
I wonder who had the highest job satisfaction? The cathedral clergy directing the children in worship? Teachers herding their charges and looking slightly harassed? Or a group of gentlemen of mature years out on a jolly?
My guess is the bees. … More Job Satisfaction! – Look, See, Pray
As the tide drops, it quickly becomes evident that the rocks have tenants… and the tenants have squatters.
Colonies of limpets cling with considerable force to the rock surface. Life is a struggle. … More Hold on tight! – Look, See, Pray
Spend a few moments comparing your inner life to the positively ordered variety of the farmland in the photograph. Or look at the picture below as a sample taken from a garden tended with love. How can God help you bring order in the chaotic places of your soul? … More Order from Chaos- Look, See, Pray
Who was watching whom? At first glance, this nesting swan seemed asleep. Then a glint in her eye gave it away. She had her eye on me. I chose not to disturb her further- an annoyed swan is quite formidable! Do we keep such a good lookout when we are guarding something precious? Or do … More Keeping a Lookout – Look, See, Pray
If we think we can dictate terms to God, we have a wake-up call on the way. You’ve been warned… have you seen the danger? And taken steps to avoid the peril? … More You’ve Been Warned! Look, See, Pray
