"The promises of the Lord are promises that are pure." Psalm 12:6 These trillium faithfully return to a ridge in northern Virginia every May where they blanket the forest floor in vast numbers. For that reason, photographers are drawn to this spot every year, never doubting the promise of their return. But sometimes promises are hard to come by. If you dare to read the … [Read more...] about Psalm 12 (Psalms on the Trail)
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Psalm 10 (Psalms on the Trail)
"But you do see! Indeed you note trouble and grief, that you may take it into your hands; the helpless commit themselves to you." Psalm 10:14 Reflection: It's raining outside this morning. Looking at this photo, I am reminded of thunderstorms I encountered while hiking, times when I felt helpless. The only thing I could do was make the best decision … [Read more...] about Psalm 10 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 9 (Psalms on the Trail)
"I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:2 Reflection: It was mid to late April in the bottom land along the Potomac River under towering sycamores, white barked and bare. Carpets of Virginia bluebells mixed with white wildflowers (please tell me their name) made the ground sing and made me glad to be alive. To this day, I … [Read more...] about Psalm 9 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 8 (Psalms on the Trail)
"O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens." Psalm 8:1 Reflection: For long stretches on the AT one can walk through a "green tunnel" and not be able to notice what is going on in the sky above. More than once an ominous thundercloud went undetected until suddenly crashing too close for … [Read more...] about Psalm 8 (Psalms on the Trail)
Psalm 7 (Psalms on the Trail)
God is my shield, who saves the upright in heart. Psalm 7:10 Reflection: Believe it or not, I am nervous around heights, so sometimes I am puzzled by my fascination with hiking mountains. On any kind of cliff or outcropping I prefer a good yard or more from the edge, or sitting down, or holding onto a tough tree. The best of all is a wall to shield me from that tightening … [Read more...] about Psalm 7 (Psalms on the Trail)