Category Archives: Psalms

A Stolen Car and the Great I AM

Posted on February 8, 2015 by sonflowerranch

I experienced what some people refer to as a trigger last weekend. I don’t know if you have heard that term before, but it is loosely defined as a “topic, phrase, or word that emotionally sets someone off; could refer … Continue reading →

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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

The One and Only Jesus

Posted on October 11, 2014 by sonflowerranch

I just finished up my first week of jury duty. The first two full days were spent in voir dire for an SV case. Thankfully I did not make it on that panel of twelve. The next three days I … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, Condemnation, Ephesians, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, God, God's Word, Grace, Hatred, Heart, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Lies, Life, Love, Marriage, Men, Mercy, October 2014, Others, Prayer, Psalms, Romans, Salvation, Sin Nature, The Father, The Gospel, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, The Way | Leave a comment

With Joy Unspeakable

Posted on October 1, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Our family is truly on an adventure. Never before have we had so many major life changes in one year. And while it has been exciting, it has also been a major faith stretcher. On Sundays, our pastor is teaching … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Exodus, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Heart, Hebrews, Hope, Israel, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Matthew, Men, Mourning, October 2014, Praises, Prayer, Psalms, Salvation | Leave a comment

The Guilty Blues

Posted on August 27, 2014 by sonflowerranch

I have been down in the dumps the last several days. Feeling blue. Discouraged. Perhaps even a bit without hope. And yesterday I felt like I needed to apologize to a friend for that. For not having an “up” day. … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2014, Blessings, Depression, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Friends, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Life, Nehemiah, Others, Prayer, Psalms, Repentance, Self, Sin Nature, Worry | Leave a comment

Let Everything Else Fade Away

Posted on August 21, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Oh weary souls, take comfort in this day! Sing, make merry, rejoice. For we who were once lost are now found. We who were once blind can now see. This morning I came across a beautiful passage in which the … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2014, Creation, Fear, God, God's Faithfulness, God's Word, Isaiah, Jesus, Joy, Life, Mind, Praises, Prayer, Psalms, Revelation, Salvation, Singing, Thanksgiving, The Future, Worry, Worship | 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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Another Day, Another Battle

Posted on July 1, 2014 by sonflowerranch

Broken. Battered. Betrayed. Battle weary. Wounded. Worn. Lies and cruel words swirl. Relationships shatter. Hearts ache. Wrong is right. Right is brutalized. This world is not my home, this world is not my home, this world is not my home… … Continue reading →

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