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My Portfolio
Welcome to my portfolio. Here you’ll find a selection of my work. Explore my projects to learn more about what I do.
2. Mooo!
Ever wonder if your grazing through life like the cows in the meadow - or keeping your eyes lifted to the purpose God has for you?
3. Rocks, Roots, and Flowers
The mountain teaches us one step at a time - discover how paying attention to life's roots, rocks and flowers can make the journey as beautiful as the destination.
1.Barbara's Bench
In the mountains of Idlewild, a handmade bench under a tall pine tree - Barbara's Bench - offers a place to pause, rest and take in God's beauty. Though Barbara now enjoys a heavenly view, her bench reminds us to Stop, Still, Sit and See, allowing our souls to Rest, Refocus, Rejuvenate and Refresh.
4. Trash
We all carry trash - words, grudges, regrets - but what if removing it could bring peace and healing.
7. What Makes the Grass Grow
You'll uncover the simple yet profound ways God nurtures grown in our lives, teaching us patience, care, and the power of faithful cultivation.
5. Fog
When mountain fog hides the beauty below, we must remember what we know is still there. In the same way, life' "fog" - pain, fear, or loss- can blind us to God's goodness.
6. At the Gate, Turn Left
You find yourself at a crossroads where choices shape more that just your path - they shape your life. Discover what happens when you take the unexpected turn and embrace the journey God has laid out for you.
8. The View
The ever-changing beauty seen from the mountain deck mirrors the living nature of God's Word - unchanging in truth, yet fresh and life-giving in every season.
9. Be Prepared
Just as a whistle and foghorn provide safety from bears on the mountain, spiritual preparation protects us from the enemies unseen attacks.
10. Memories Matter
A Chance meeting of Idlewild's first caretaker reminded Laura how powerful memories can be especially when shared!
11. The Lost Art of Waving
Discover the simple power of a way, a smile, and genuine kindness, and how they can fill your life and others' with unexpected joy.
13. Angel's Attic
Discovering hidden treasures isn't just for thrift stores - sometimes it's about finding the good in every person you meet.
14. Bats
As you read, you'll see how God's perfect design in nature reflects His order in our lives, helping you recognize purpose and embrace your own place in His plan.
16. Rivers, Brooks, and Waterfalls
Come along as we explore how the flowing waters of life can refresh your spirit, cleanse your heart, and reveal God's presence in every moment.
17. River Stones
You'll discover how life's challenges, like rushing water shaping river stones, can refine you into a stronger, wiser, and more resilient person of yourself.
12. Cattle Guards
Learning to set healthy boundaries has been life-changing for me protecting my heart and relationships just like cattle guards protect the herd.
15. 9,000 Feet
By reading and studying you'll uncover how the thin mountain air mirrors our need for Jesus, and how staying connected to Him brings the strength to breath deeply through life's challenges.
18. Barking Dogs, Chain Saws and More
Join me as we fined that choosing peace and practicing love admits life's noise and conflict can transform our perspective and relationships.
19 Eagles
Read and discover how seeing yourself through God's truth, rather than the world's opinions can set you free to soar to your full potential.
20 AirPods and Cell Phones
You'll realize how paying attention to the small cracks in your relationships can help you rescue and restore the connections that truly matter.
21. My View is Better than Yours: Part 1 (Comparison)
In this devotional you'll uncover how embracing your own blessings, rather than comparing to others, brings true joy and contentment.
22. My View is Better Thank Yours Part 2: PRIDE
Uncover, as you read, the hidden pitfalls of pride, and learn how humility can protect your heart and relationships.
24. Lanie
You'll experience the joy of true freedom and the life-changing gifts of surrendering to God.
23. Painful Arrows
You'll explore how to face past hurts, release their grip and find healing in unexpected places.
25. Night Sky Part 1
The Stars
You'll be amazing by the vastness of God's creation and inspired to shine you won light for others to see.
27. Clouds Part 1: Imaginations
Explore how letting your imagination soar can reveal the dreams and visions God created just for you.
26. Night Sky Part 2: Shooting Stars
Join me in discovering how fleeting moments, like shooting stars, hold the power to inspire and transform your day.
29. My Mountain Friends
Step into a world where trust grows slowly, conversations run deep, and the mountain teaches the true value of friendship.
30. Soundless
Step into the mountain's quiet with me, where the world fades, your heart finds rest, and God's whisper becomes impossible to miss.
28. Clouds Part 2: Casting Shadows
As you read, uncover how life's challenges, like clouds in the sky, can highlight God's light and bring unexpected beauty to your journey.
31. Renovations Part 1:
Taking Inventory and Decluttering
Step inside a story of renewal and find inspiration to tackle the clutter - physical and emotional - in your own life.
32. Renovations Part 2: Adding Windows
Darkness suffocates, light revives - let God's brilliance shine through every wall you've built.
33 Renovations Part 3: Do-overs and Long Hauls
34. Renovations Part 4: Complacency
Renovation isn't done when the walls go up - don't let hard-won progress crumble; keep your life and relationships polished every day.
35. Loss Part 1: Fire
Life can change in the blink of an eye - fires make take what we have built, but they can't take the legacy of a grateful heart.
36. Loss Part 2: Living, Losing
To love is to risk loss - but in embracing both joy and sorrow, life finds its deepest meaning.
38. Hues
See more than colors - see God's fingerprints and your own emotions reflected in every hue.
39. Pine Trees
What if the scent you leave behind could bring peace, point to Jesus, and change a room? Discover how fragrance speaks louder than words.
37. Love Across the Decades
When 18 months meets 99 years, every laugh, every glance, and every little rock tells a story.
40. Glow in the Dark Stars
Glow in the dark stars fade - but the true light that guides your life never dims. Reach for the real thing!
41. When We Think No One Is Watching
Even when the world isn't watching, God always is. Discover the power of integrity and repentance everyday of life.
42. Seasons - Embracing Change
Change IS coming - will you resist it or embrace it? Discover the beauty in life's seasons and how God uses every shift to help you grow
43. Four Small Hikes
Slow down - life unfolds in stages.
44. Unfinished Business
Unfinished business isn't just a sight - it is a weight we carry.
45. Judgment Call Part 1: Deer Play
Sometimes what looks harmless can surprise us in the most unexpected ways.
46. Judgement Call Part 2:
First Impressions
I let assumptions take the wheel, and it led me to judge someone unfairly. The lesson is humbling.
47. Hummingbirds
Tiny miracles with wings - hummingbirds aren't just beautiful; they are teachers in disguise, showing us who to be alert, discerning, and purposeful in where we land.
48. Deep Wells
The deeper the well, the purer the water, and the richer the soul.
49. Wind
From chaos to calm, God's wind teaches us how to breathe again.
50. Road 9
Our little stretch of Road 9 taught me more about trust, boundaries, and relationships than I ever expected.
51. Virgin Snow
Some moments are too holy to rush past - they are invitations to stop, breathe, and behold God's majesty.
52. More Bears In
The Neighborhood
The bears are out, but so is God's invitation: life, love, and make a difference.
53. Dead Ends
Life's 'dead end' signs aren't always true - sometimes they're just challenges standing between you and your Barbara's Bench.
54. The Base of the Hill To The Cabin
Presence of God in every step. Every devotional - from the wind to the water wells to hummingbirds and stars - highlight God's presence in the ordinary and extraordinary. The climb embodies that Presence; it's not just about reaching the top, but experiencing God's guidance, peace, and love in each step along the way.
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