Nature’s Praises by Jolene

August 30, 2010 at 4:00 am · Filed under Devotionals, Faith, Nature, Scripture

I was hiking with a friend recently and we were in awe of the sights around us. It was breathtaking (even if it was a cloudy day), and it was peaceful. There is something about being out in nature that puts you at ease. There is tranquility and rest, and I always find it rejuvenating, energizing, and fulfilling.

As we walked, my friend and I were discussing spiritual matters. She’s one of the few who seem to understand when I talk. We got to talking about this very topic. I suggested that maybe being out in nature is God’s natural soother, a balm for your soul. Think about it – all of God’s creation is singing His praise, and when you take it in or participate, you are treated! It’s that same feeling I get when I go to church, or a time of praise and worship. Whether I sign along or just take it all in, that experience is renewing.

Here are some pictures from this rejuvenating excursion. Let us with all the earth sing Praise and be renewed in Him!!

Let heaven and earth praise Him, The seas and everything that moves in them. Psalm 69:34

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. Psa 98:4

Sing, O heavens! Be joyful, O earth! And break out in singing, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, And will have mercy on His afflicted Isa 49:13

~Jolene

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Book Review – For Girls Only! Devotions by Elizabeth

January 17, 2010 at 9:03 am · Filed under Books, Devotionals

I was pleasantly surprised to find this cute book in the mail the other day. Being in a ministry that targets women of all ages, I like to keep informed about what’s out there for the youngest of our sisters. For Girls Only! Devotions, written by Carolyn Larsen and illustrated by Leah Sutherland, is right on target.

I give this one my stamp of approval. They succeed in using language that is relevant to pre-teens (Wait, you call them “tweens” now, right? I’m old. Forgive me.) with images that are just cutesy enough to appeal to those on the younger end of the spectrum they are aiming for, without making it feel too young for the older girls. I enjoyed this and I’m 25.

The subject matter is definitely age appropriate and focuses on key Biblical concepts that are important to grasp early on. Devotions are labeled by topic, all of which were things that girls of this age deal with (friends, relationships with parents, and one topic I found that accurately describes the opinion of many a middle school girl — “It’s Not My Fault!”).

For Girls Only! Devotions would make a great gift for any pre-teen girl and is the perfect starter to get our younger ladies in the habit of doing devotions.

A complimentary copy of this title was provided to me by the Tyndale Blog Network for the purpose of reviewing.

Originally posted at MissWisabus.com

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