Category Archives: One Ribbon at a Time

The One-Note Flute

 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. ~ Hebrews 1:3 [NIV] – My new favorite verse . The gentle spring breeze is stirring up birdsong … Continue reading

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The Heavens Declare

It’s one of those glory days.  Billowed-whites sally forth like fluffy sheep – crossing sky meadow, creating majesty up and behind and round the belltower as I circle into the drive, my tiny Vivitar beside me.   I’m alone there, except … Continue reading

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Wordsingers are we

 “The out-and-out Christian is a joyful Christian. The half-and-half Christian is the kind of Christian…little acquainted with the Lord. Why should we live halfway up the hill and swathed in the mists, when we might have an unclouded sky and … Continue reading

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Summer’s Light and Reflections

. I just want to be present in the absorbing of what on calendar looks like a semi-impromptu four-day visit from a dear old college friend. (Though in airport pickup to slapdash departure it’s really only two and three-quarters.) I … Continue reading

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Chapel Bells to New Beginnings

Finish.  Often and often it entwines with… fresh, blooming, beginning… doesn’t it?  Occasions a celebration!  A sigh of satisfaction… a whimper of worry, yet a picnic hamper of hope! Because, as in the pages of a beloved novel we don’t … Continue reading

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Could you use a little ‘laughter in your mouth’ today?

Music lubricates the spirit!  ~ L. Mink I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace. I will boast of all his kindness to me. Let all who are discouraged take heart. … Continue reading

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The Color of Snow

Working on this drawing of one of my favorite bookshops today, I find myself holding summer in my hands… this place of jaunty red umbrellas welcoming in season and the feel of good books between your fingers, cozy fireplaces to … Continue reading

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Music is a ribbon…

“I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas in to my brain.  Life seems to go on without effort, when I … Continue reading

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Jubilee… for your soul

A breeze is kicking up a melody through my porch chimes, and a light rain pattering, as I glance up and out my picture window. “I shan’t go out after all,” I think, then burst out laughing, suddenly realizing I … Continue reading

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Thinking Out of the Box

” Wherever something beautiful and big is happening in this world, someone is praying.  It is not that prayer itself is powerful… it is when we join in with what’s on God’s heart that we give Him release to move … Continue reading

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