2025
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A Day of Prayer for Texas: Standing Together in Faith Admist the Flood
Today, Governor Abbot called a solemn Day of Prayer across our great state of Texas – a time to unite our hearts and life our voices in hope and healing. This comes at a moment when many of our central… Continue reading
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Whispers of Nature: Lessons from a Thistle’s Journey
These photos I took recently – they are from this little adventure where I found these thistle plants going through their whole life cycle right before my eyes. I mean, just look at them! It’s like a story unfolding in… Continue reading
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Happy 11th Birthday Addison!
Dear Addison, I hope your day is filled with so much joy, laughter, and all your favorite things. It’s hard to believe how fast you’re growing up – 11 already! You are such a bright light in this world, full… Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Ashley!
I have been thinking about how far we have come over the last couple of years. Even though we weren’t raised together, life has give us a chance to reconnect and really get to know one another – and honestly… Continue reading
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Finding Peace at New Mexico’s Resort
As I stood under the soft amber glow in the afternoon sun at Tamaya Inn Resort, I felt time stand still just for me. The Sandia Mountains, bathed in purple and gold, stretched out majestically beneath the swirling clouds, painting… Continue reading
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Lavender Dreams: A Graceful Encounter in Shadowy Serenity
Soft sunlight filters gently through the leaves, illuminating intricate beauty of a wildflower tucked quietly in the shade. It’s a moment of stillness, reminding me of the peaceful details nature offers when I stop what I’m doing to notice. Bathed… Continue reading
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In the Tall-grass Shade: The Town of Dunn’s Burying Ground
While visiting Jordan before coming back to Texas, we came across a portion of the gravesite that was covered in tall grass at the same cemetery where Jordan is. The Town of Dunn is nestled at the corner of County… Continue reading
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The White Wonder
There you are, stretching wide and proud across the humble ground – an accidental masterpiece of nature, a silent stage where woodland magic unfolds. Af first glance, one may mistake you for a giant pancake dropped by a distracted forest… Continue reading
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When Life Gives You Thistles
There you are, strutting your stuff on that royal purple stage – spines raised, color blazing, a true diva of the underbrush. Who’s that jetting in for a taste of glory? Why it’s you, bright-green Katydid, sampling the sweet life… Continue reading
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Lessons from a Spider
It’s amazing how something so small can shift my entire perspective. A few days ago, I wondered into the woods on the side by side with my camera in hand and found myself captivated by a tiny spider and its… Continue reading
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