by Starr | Oct 5, 2023 | Devotions, Simply As I See It
“When a gentle southerly breeze came up, they weighed anchor, thinking it would be smooth sailing. But they were no sooner out to sea than a gale-force wind, the infamous nor’ easter, struck. They lost all control of the ship. It was a cork in the storm.” —Acts...
by Starr | Jul 7, 2023 | Devotions, Simply As I See It
I read a story of a carpenter who told his boss he was ready to retire and spend time with his wife and family. His boss was saddened because this man had been a good, reliable employee for many years. He asked the carpenter if he would do him a favor and build one...
by Starr | Jun 16, 2023 | Devotions, Simply As I See It
A few weeks ago, a female cardinal began attacking her reflection in the glass of one of our porch doors. She would come several times daily, sit on our table umbrella, and throw herself repeatedly against the window. Next, she’d hop onto the door handle and peck the...
by Starr | Jan 27, 2023 | Devotions, Simply As I See It
“Clocks were created to make us the stewards of our time but sometimes end up making us nervous.” –Calvin Miller An Irish proverb asserts, “When God made time, he made plenty of it.” Still, the incessant ticking of the clock as I write my first 2023 Hub devotion...
by Starr | Oct 5, 2022 | Devotions, Simply As I See It
From the window, I saw one white morning glory in a scrubby cedar tree at the edge of our yard. One. Only one. But one was enough to get my attention. Hours later, the bloom was gone, but the power of its solo performance lingered. The morning glory’s presence was a...
by Starr | Aug 1, 2022 | Devotions, Simply As I See It
“I always carry my leash outside, so my human doesn’t get lost” –Fido Have you ever wondered where you’d end up if you took your dog for a walk and never once pulled back on the leash? Who hasn’t had to shorten their dog’s lead to keep from walking in unintended and...
