I find a peace at the beach in my hometown unlike no other place, unfortunately I’m not there right now. The closest I can get
Category: Inspirational
The Sun Sets on a Gorgeous Day at the Beach
It’s natural for the sun to set each evening in the West and it’s natural for our lives to go through changes or as I call them,
Where the Columbia River Meets the Pacific Ocean
Welcome to the Hammond Marina near where I grew up on the Northern Oregon Coast and where the mighty Columbia River meets the vast Pacific
Spring Showers Bring Colorful Flowers
It has definitely been one long winter season here in the Pacific Northwest. The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon is quoted as saying Portland has experienced the most
Patiently Waiting for Spring to Arrive!
Even for the normally mild Pacific Northwest we’ve had a more severe winter than I ever remember and I’m ready for it to be over!
The Gorgeous Northern Oregon Coast
This spectacular photo was taken by my little brother near my hometown on the Northern Oregon Coast. I’ve been working non-stop for over a year
Memorial Day Weekend in a Small Beach Town
I grew up on the Oregon coast in a small beach community. Memorial Day Weekend is the start of the summer season and when the town begins
Seasonal Allergy Relief the Natural Way
I have NEVER experienced allergies during my entire lifetime. But this spring I have suffered unbelievably with allergy symptoms. Sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes,
Mother’s Day Red Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven! HAPPY!!
An Island Spice Red Porcelain Enamel on Cast Iron 6 Qt. Dutch Oven! I’ve ALWAYS wanted one of these amazing pots, but couldn’t really justify
Heart-Shaped Measuring Spoons, SWEET!
My husband hit it out of the park with this Valentine’s Day gift. Cards, flowers and chocolates are so predictable, but these sweet baking spoons
Stand In Awe of His Wonders
The Sunset from the Northern Oregon Coast. Inspiring! “This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my
Just When You Think You Understand God’s Plan!!
Just when you think you understand what God’s plan is for you, at least for the near future, he changes things up in a big
Finding Peace
A peace that surpasses all understanding! My novel Heart Seasons: A Journey of Miracles begins primarily on the Northern Oregon Coast in the fictional town
The Word “Similitude”
I recently did a word study on the word Similitude and this is what I learned: “God speaks to us in similitudes. Impressions, powerful images of
