Shouts of Joy

Sometimes, when I am hiking, I will turn around a bend or reach the summit of a hill and suddenly behold a beautiful landscape. The unexpected beauty fills my soul with joy, and I want to tell others about what I have seen. Psalm 126:2-3 says, “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and ourContinue reading “Shouts of Joy”

Hills and Valleys

The other day, I hiked a state park trail with many hills and valleys. It was a hard trail for me, but I saw some beautiful scenery that refreshed my soul. I felt a renewed vigor and enthusiasm for life. Sometimes the beauty of God’s creation can do that for me. Even though I hadContinue reading “Hills and Valleys”