The Evening Cloud

The Evening Cloud by John Wilson   A cloud lay cradled near the setting sun, A gleam of crimson tinged its braided snow; Long had I watched the glory moving on O’er the still radiance of the lake below. Tranquil its spirit seemed, and floated slow! Even in its very motion there was rest; While…

We dreamt of a White Christmas…

…and although it was not a lot, it was the closest we have come in my lifetime. Many areas just north of us had at least an inch on Christmas Day – some several inches! It snowed gently for the better part of the day, making this Christmas a real treat for those of us…

Simple Pleasures: “Who says you have to go to the mountains…

…to see the leaves?” my husband said when he showed me these pictures he took while in the woods with our son for the Youth Hunt on Sunday. Here in central Alabama, the fall foliage is just hitting its peak, and although it was a drizzly, foggy day, the colors are still gorgeous. The artistry…

Evening Hymn

Evening Hymn by Bishop Thomas Ken   Glory to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O, keep me, King of kings, Beneath thy own almighty wings!   Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done; That with the world, myself,…

"Praise be to the name of God…"

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells in…

It's a Great Day for Psalm 118

all photos copyright Cindy Guthrie Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.” In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and…

Give thanks to the Lord!

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. GIve thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. who by his understanding made the heavens, His love…