Category Archives: Creation

Magnificence

Posted on September 16, 2019 by sonflowerranch

“The LORD does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths. He causes the clouds to rise over the whole earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind … Continue reading →

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My Shepherd Restores My Soul

Posted on May 7, 2016 by sonflowerranch

A Psalm of David. “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Contentment, Creation, David, Faith, Family, God, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, May 2016, Men, Mind, Others, Peace, Praises, Psalms, Refreshment, Rest, Salvation, Shepherd, Singing, The Father, The Son | Leave a comment

Restoration and Refreshment

Posted on November 12, 2015 by sonflowerranch

We are finishing up a week at the Oregon coast, relishing our last day with one of the most incredible views ever created. Our bodies and souls are rested, our hearts are happy, and our spirits are refreshed. God is … Continue reading →

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Embracing Our Mediator and His Cross

Posted on September 24, 2015 by sonflowerranch

“We prefer that God speak to us in the sunshine, but sometimes He must speak out of the storm.” ~ Warren Wiersbe Every time I read through the book of Job, I look forward to the last few chapters– where … Continue reading →

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The Darkness of This Age

Posted on August 22, 2015 by sonflowerranch

Oh my goodness, I have started into the book of Job in my daily reading, and what a timely study. It is always helpful to be reminded who our true enemy is. “Now there was a day when the sons … Continue reading →

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That All the Kingdoms May Know

Posted on May 23, 2015 by sonflowerranch

“And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD. Then Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said: ‘O LORD … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Kings, Angels, Cherubim, Creation, Faith, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Heart, Isaiah, Israel, Jesus, Prayer, Psalms, The Father, The Son, The Truth, Worry | Leave a comment

Restorer of My Soul

Posted on January 22, 2015 by sonflowerranch

Today is one of those days. My heart is overwhelmed, my soul is weary, and my body is just plain tired. I want to either lie down and have a good cry (alas, no alone time) or sit and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, David, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Name, God's Promises, God's Word, Heart, Hope, January 2015, Knowledge, Life, Love, Mind, Psalms | Leave a comment

The Truth Sets Us Free!

Posted on January 10, 2015 by sonflowerranch

The voices haunt me sometimes. Oh no, not that kind of voices. Voices that mock me, reminding me that I am a mess, an idiot, worthless. Anyone else struggle with the voices? When you hear them day after day, it … Continue reading →

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Resting While the Waves Rise

Posted on December 8, 2014 by sonflowerranch

We are here at the Oregon Coast for our yearly vacation. There is nothing that restores my soul like being at the ocean. The gentle roar of the waves woos my heart into its quiet place, blotting out the cacophony … Continue reading →

Posted in Creation, December 2014, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hebrews, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life, Matthew, Mercy, Mind, Nature, Peace, Psalms, The Father, Waiting on the Lord | Leave a comment

Back at the Beginning

Posted on August 30, 2014 by sonflowerranch

I am back at the beginning. Reading about the beginning of all beginnings. The beginning of history and Creation: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” ~ Genesis 1:1 The beginning of man: “Then God said, ‘Let … Continue reading →

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