nature – Page 6 – Wendy LeBolt

Smell those petunias!

So, inspired by the beauty of Lake Junaluska, I determined to sample some beauty each day. To intentionally go out of my way to beautify a bit. But, creature of habit that I am, I didn’t dash off to the nearby nature trail, I ran the same route today that I have been running for […]

Run the lake but walk the bridges

I’ve just returned from time away at a place that is full of beauty. I’ve been there before, but it was not full of last year’s beauty. It was newly lovely. In fact, daily lovely. Each day, it was filled with a new beautiful. A new personality. It felt effortless to run around this lake. […]

The moment after the masterpiece

“The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.”Psalm 19:1 Temporarily. I mean how long does a sunrise last? I wandered down the driveway to collect the newspaper this morning, but on the way I knew something special was waiting. I could see the pinkish glow reflecting off asphalt and […]

Am I gorging on grace?

A beautiful mosaic of blue descends on my bird feeder and begins gorging himself on the suet. Pulling great mouthfuls, he swallows, scattering whatever doesn’t fit in his beak all over the ground. Wasteful, ugly, unappreciative bird. Go away! Let someone else have a turn! I sit and watch through my kitchen window. We have […]

Death gives life, science says so

I have added a new “category” to the blog called cool science. I am, after all, a scientist and very often there is a bit of science in the natural order of things that speaks of God to me. Technically, this is not kinesthetic – unless I pick it up and turn it over in my […]

Step by step instructions: God’s GPS for all creation

Wouldn’t it be great if I could punch God into my GPS? Turn right here. In 6 tenths of a mile, exit right on Route 28. Keep left on the ramp Left on Home Rd. You have arrived. I especially like that last part. Of course I am ever doubting my nav system. I mean, […]