Author Archives: Ava
The Steadiness of Faith
Originally posted on The Edges Of His Ways:
I was revisited today by an illustration I heard years ago about a ship and a train. My pastor was sharing about living by faith, and illustrated his thought by contrasting the experience of traveling somewhere on a…
Listening to the whispers.
Saturday night. I lay down, reading until sleep starts to overtake me. As I go to put the book aside, a group of words capture my attention. Speaking to me. Sunday morning. I see the sun come up over the mountain … Continue reading
H2O
On this journey …we have left behind the waters of the Gulf Coast, seen the lakes of Northern Michigan, beheld the evergreen and colorful beauty of well-watered Wisconsin, passed through Minnesota, the land of 1000 lakes, with its cranberry farms. … Continue reading
Finishing well, Festus & French Toast
Lets get on the road by 7am they said. We stopped 5 minutes after pulling out of the driveway, to clear the leaking eyes, all started by my man, yes, he man-cried …gah! It was a slow start. Then came … Continue reading
Seasons,waves and wheat fields
Who would have ever thought that the ebb and flow of life could so easily determine ones routine. It wasn’t until I got the “pay for your blog” message that I realized how much I missed sharing my happenings with … Continue reading
Mash-up….
What did you just say? Mash-up? Don’t you just love that word? Conjures up all kinds of mind boggles right….or not. I just love the sound of it, the inflections you can throw in there, how it just kinda rolls … Continue reading
Heinz 57 and Grace
I think the tendency to liken grace to Heinz 57 varieties could be valid. You know there really are 57+ varieties of Heinz products. Of course, the most famous is their ketchup. In years past a new plastic bottle emerged, … Continue reading
Rainy days & Birds
You know that saying, “Birds of a feather flock together” … well in this case, adding some different feathers, makes for a bigger flock! Make sure everyone you’re hanging with is going the same direction …. even if you’ve only … Continue reading
Saturday’s …..
Slowly clambering out of bed, being careful not to wake my still sleeping hubby (hereafter to be known as my man). This was my second wake up, the first time, as I looked at the clock, I thought, “Nope, not … Continue reading
Hello world!
Well, its finally happening! After setting this blog up a little over 6 months ago, I’m finally getting around to writing something! Aren’t YOU glad you didn’t hold your breath, while you waited to hear from me?! It’s been six … Continue reading