Category Archives: Nature

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 →

Posted in Blessings, Creation, God, Nature, Oceans, Praises, Psalms, September 2019 | Leave a comment

Sweetly Broken

Posted on October 16, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Lord, break my heart for what breaks Yours.  Have you ever prayed that prayer? If you dare, God will open your eyes and change your perspective. But be prepared for your world to be rocked. He will reveal calluses on … Continue reading →

Posted in Enemies, Faith, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Friends, Giving, God, Grace, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Hope, Jesus, Life, Love, Love one another, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Nature, Obedience, October 2016, Others, Prayer, Repentance, Sacrifice, Salvation, Self, Submission, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Truth | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, Abortion, Angels, Armor of God, August 2015, Creation, Death, Demons, Depression, Ephesians, Faith, Genesis, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Heaven, Hell, History, James, Jesus, Job, Lies, Life, Light, Luke, Lying, Matthew, Men, Mind, Nature, Prayer, Revelation, Romans, Salvation, Satan, The Curse, The Fall of Man, The Future, The Truth | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in August 2014, Commandments, Consequences, Creation, Cursing, Death, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Genesis, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Hope, Jesus, Lies, Life, Love, Marriage, Matthew Henry, Men, Mercy, Nature, New Heaven and Earth, Obedience, Redeemer, Revelation, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, Self, Sin Nature, The Curse, The Fall of Man | Leave a comment

Meta Tauta

Posted on August 13, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Anybody out there need some encouragement today? Anybody else looking around at the world and wondering how much longer? “O LORD, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear? Even cry out to You, ‘Violence!’ and You will … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Peter, August 2014, Church, Consequences, Creation, Death, Faith, Forgiveness, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Habakkuk, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, History, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Letters to the Churches, Lies, Life, Love, Luke, Mark, Men, Mind, Nature, Peace, Prayer, Revelation, Romans, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, The Bride of Christ, The Father, The Future, The Rapture | Leave a comment

He Restores My Soul

Posted on July 10, 2014 by sonflowerranch

I sat in the garden, attempting to enjoy a blissful moment of peace in the relative cool of mid-morning. But even in a garden, thoughts wander – little niggling fears, doubts, suspicions, convictions steal into the solitude and beauty. In … Continue reading →

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Only By Faith

Posted on July 8, 2014 by sonflowerranch

By faith. Those two little words are a call to arms, if you will. It is how our ancestors accomplished great things for God. And it is how we are able to do the same, if we only have faith … Continue reading →

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Am I Content or Testing My Boundaries?

Posted on June 14, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Sometimes I run around in circles, like a chicken with its head cut off, accomplishing nothing more than working myself into a dither and maybe burning a few calories. But how often do I pace my “boundaries”, looking for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Blessings, Consequences, Contentment, Death, Faith, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, Heart, Jesus, June 2014, Life, Mind, Nature, Obedience, Psalms, Romans, Salvation, Sin Nature, Worry | Leave a comment