by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
In January, snow and ice descended on Savannah. Camellia blossoms encased in ice encapsulated the unusual winter storm that shut our town down. Behold, God, full of creative wonder, sprinkling white beauty in the deep South! Can you imagine the lofty Rocky...
by Lane | Devotional, Lectio Divina, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices, Writing
Nestled in the corner of a strip shopping center, my favorite Colorado Thai restaurant served scrumptious pineapple chicken curry. Eager to replicate the dish, I set out to decipher the ingredients and spices involved in the creation. I scribbled down notes as I...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
One thing have I desired of the Lord; that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple. Psalm 27:4 – KJ21 One thing? In Psalm 27, David proclaims the...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
Autumn officially arrived on September 22 here in the Northern Hemisphere. Nighttime temperatures gradually descend, feeling cooler and cooler. The sun rises later and sets earlier. Geese fly south. Migratory birds fill the skies. Prolific gardens fade. Outdoor pools...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
Turnstiles create entry or exit points; a space to say YES as we enter a new place. They allow or prevent flow around an area. Whether in airports, mass transit stations, amusement parks, museums, or arenas, they direct and control the way crowds move. August and...
by Lane | Devotional, Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices
In the brunt of summer’s humidity, heat advisories, and drought-like conditions, temperatures soar. Shade’s cool location becomes a hot commodity. I thought weather stations declared the official temperature from a location in the blare of direct sunlight. Yet...
