If we are to discover the Lord’s best for our life, we must trust His way is better than our plans and desires.
From Jeremiah 29:11-12: “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon Me and come and pray to Me, I will hear you.”
Central Ohio provides opportunities to visit numerous nature parks in Franklin County and the city of Columbus. Located near the community of Groveport, Walnut Woods Metro Park offers a wonderful destination for hikers, photographers, bicyclists, and dog enthusiasts.
Much of Walnut Woods is contained within a former tree nursery and sod farm. Consisting of 1,458 acres, one finds a variety of nature’s treasures: woodlands, wetlands, and vernal ponds. All-weather pathways allow easy access even when rainfall or snow interrupts.
The hiking trails are rated “easy” without any major hills to travel through. Both dogs and bicycles are welcome to travel the park, which is bordered on the north side by Walnut Creek. The park’s interior is bisected by a smaller creek, the Big Run.
Four major trails are found within the park’s vast boundaries. The Buckeye Area follows one of the longest trails at 2 miles. Much of its trail runs alongside Walnut Creek. Rows of former nursery trees, including crab apple and red maples, offer an ever-changing landscape.
The Tall Pines Area is connected to the Buckeye Area by the Monarch Trail, which runs 1.4 miles. The Tall Pines Area features the meandering Sweetgum Trail, which totals 2.6 miles.
If a hiker wishes to walk a natural trail, the Kestrel Trail provides 1.3 miles of grass, gravel, and dirt. This location offers passage through a pair of ponds as well as a visible Osprey nest.
Two dog parks are located in the Buckeye Area. One is designed for larger dogs while the other is suited for smaller ones. Both areas are equipped with nearby well-maintained restrooms and picnic areas.
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Earnest respect and genuine gratitude go a long way in cultivating a professional work environment.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated November 2)
I have come across ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.
We’re born to live. One is a realist if one hopes.
Louis “Studs” Terkel (1912-2008) was an American writer, historian, and radio broadcaster. His work in gathering oral histories of common Americans was recognized as one of his most well-received projects. He received the 1985 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction.
Singing
Worship hymns
Praising Father above
In His Holy name
Gathering
Gathering
Congregation’s joy
Honoring Father’s Word
Faith nourished with grace
Blessing
Blessing
One Body
Father’s welcoming place
Uniting voices with hope
Togetherness
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In its given time and space, worship music opens our hearts and minds to praise God.
Do you write a daily journal? This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts. Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.
(Updated November 1)
Music has been called the speech of the angels; I will go farther and call it the speech of God himself.
From Psalm 29:3-4: “The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.”
Charles Kingsley (1819-1875) was an English-born pastor who also shared his thoughts and actions as a historian, poet, novelist, and social reformer.
New season dawning
Reaching out for change
Darkness now leaving
Feeling fresh exchange
Transitions welcome
Embracing hope’s light
Every new blessing
Welcoming headlights
Tomorrow waiting
Catching future’s scent
Morning shares rebirth
Gathering ascent
New landscape ahead
Moving from home base
Confidence growing
Walking with bold pace
This season finished
Looking for next one
Each day holds promise
Enjoying life’s run
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There will be times when we may need to use a life pause to reflect upon how far our journey has really come.
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(Updated October 31)
Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.
In this universe we are given two gifts: the ability to love and the ability to question. Which are, at the same time, the fires that warm us and the fires that scorch us.
Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work. Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.
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