back porch talkin’

ByBeth Ferguson May 16, 2009

I love Saturday mornings. There is not much time in my life for dawdling. But Saturdays often start that way.

This morning I am enjoying – celebrating the simple things … cups of coffee, laughter with my very best friend, and time to rest.

As I jotted down thoughts while outside … this simple poem came to mind …

Squirrels chasing
Bunnies munching

Robins hopping
Finches flitting

Breezes blowing
Water bubbling

Shadows dancing
Sunlight peeking

Rockin’, Rockin’
Back porch talkin’

Week’s end resting
God’s gifts, blessings
~ original 2009

The Father in Heaven gives good gifts!

Zephyr, the Gentle Breeze

ByBeth Ferguson June 5, 2022June 6, 2022

In thinking about Pentecost this week, and the work of the Spirit, I remembered a word I learned a couple of years ago. Zephyr! It’s a gentle breeze. And in looking back at my notes, I found a few quotes that resonated with me. Caveat When the Holy Spirit was first poured out and the…

Reflection

place just right

ByBeth Ferguson May 15, 2009

There is an old song that speaks of simplicity, love, friendship. I’m reminded of the song tonight as I have spent hours with co-workers and friends … folks who share the joys of life together … demonstrating care for one another. ‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free, ‘Tis the…

Advent | Reflection

His Promises Are Sure

ByBeth Ferguson November 24, 2021November 28, 2021

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God;he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of loveto a thousand generations of thosewho love him and keep his commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9 I love the weeks before Christmas. I love the lights, the music, the secrets, the partying! But Christmas is so much more than the…

Hebrews Study | Reflection | Sermon Notes

Hebrews 10:1-10: Shadow vs Reality

ByBeth Ferguson February 14, 2021March 16, 2021

The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no…

The Spirit of Truth — Our Advocate

ByBeth Ferguson April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

But I will send you the Advocate—the Spirit of truth. He will come to you from the Father and will testify all about me. John 15:26 NLT As Jesus prepares for His death, He comforts the disciples. He tells them multiple times in the Upper Room discourse that He is going away but won’t leave…

Advent | Reflection

Songs of Joy

ByBeth Ferguson December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev.Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.Those who go…