“Bach” Yard Lapse

Playing with a time lapse app on the iPod produced an eye roll from Anna. JS Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” provides the soundtrack.

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Surprised by Faith, 3d edition

Surprised by Faith, 3d edition

Almost two years ago, I wrote about the joy I share when I hear—either directly or indirectly—from people who have been impacted by our ministry and the resources we produce (see “Sharing in the Joy!“, from March 1, 2013). I have recently been blessed again to hear some amazing accounts.

One of them starts out like a love story, but you may not be “surprised” how it ends.  Continue reading

A Gift of Love that Keeps on Giving

My Beautiful Wind Chimes

My Beautiful Wind Chimes
(See and hear them here.)

It is wonderful to be loved. My wife loves me, and it is a wonderful blessing. She has observed that I practically melt when I hear wind chimes. As an example, a couple of summers ago we were dashing through a garden shop to pick up some bedding flowers for her garden, and I was arrested by a display of several wind chimes of varying sizes and shapes. She patiently stood by while I played with them and sampled their sounds. She didn’t attempt to discourage me or hurry me. She even feigned interest by asking which one I liked most.

Then we continued on to the bedding plants.

Imagine my astonishment when—months later on my birthday—I opened a set of chimes which she had secretly ordered and kept hidden. WOW! Not only had she remembered the model I favored in the store; she also researched them online and found a less expensive source, and had them delivered in time for my birthday celebration. I had been clueless about her scheme, and was truly amazed at its revelation. Continue reading