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Orange blossoms draped across our tree sing a song of praise to their Creator. Their praise is the fragrant aroma they lift up to God. Like wisps of smoke their…
Author: Janis Van Keuren
A Fragrant Praise to the Creator
One can hardly walk down the streets of our neighborhood without drawing in the heady fragrance of Spring’s white orange blossom’s dripping from the heavy laden trees. The scent tantalizes one’s senses like warm…
Tradition Fills Our Lives With Meaning
“Tradition, tradition!” Strains of the song from “Fiddler on the Roof” weave through my mind as I drizzle creamy, sweet glaze on the Easter Bread still warm from the oven. …
A Fast that goes Beyond Lent
For five weeks, Christ-followers have been Meditating. Fasting. Praying. Preparing. Intent on emptying themselves. Longing to be filled with the one who gave His life for us. Lord, I have…
Family Treasures
Fingering the delicate papers, I gently placed them on the counter in a copy center. So old and precious, these folded sheets of time-worn paper cradled treasures of our family…
Compassion
In the darkness that engulfed my soul and spirit, I forced myself to read God’s Word. The exuberance that once flowed at the mere mention of the name of Jesus–Gone. …
Rescued
“He was rescued from a shelter,” we proudly respond. Our normal comment about this beloved, furry creature who has stolen our hearts. Chip’s fluffy, waggling tail and smiling brown eyes…
Burden Bearer
The names and characteristics of our Loving Father stare back at me from the page where I’m garnering my praise for Him. This morning the praise does not flow. Like…
A New Journey
How did this journey of writing begin? Was it in a quiet voice whispering to my spirit? Were there gentle nudges along the way? What prompted these wonderings? Was this…
Crisp Winter Dreams
Exiting the church, the crisp, chilly air blanketed me with sensations of winter. As I strolled across the parking lot, the heady smell of burning wood in cozy fireplaces wrapped…
