Red-tailed Hawk : Hear My Voice
We can’t know when the Hawk will scream - or how God will speak to us - but we can work on ourselves to take it all in stride.
Golden-Crowned Kinglet : From Stage to Stage
All the world’s a stage, and we have our roles to play.
Bald Eagle : A Strong Expectation
Expectations are powerful. And like everything powerful, can create either wonders or disaster.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet : A Picture’s Worth
Art is an idea made tangible for sharing with others; prayer is the feelings of our heart shaped into words.
House Wren : Where is God Today?
A lack of birders doesn't mean a lack of birds. The same holds true for God.
White-crowned Sparrows : The Blur of Parenting
May we be given the vision - sometimes sharp, sometimes blurred - to see both Sparrows and our children as we ought, to our mutual benefit.
Merlin : Feel the Magic
Much as we want answers, there are some mysteries in the world that have to unfold in their own way.
Hermit Thrush : The Essential Thing
When we don't understand something's essence, may we have the strength to persevere in our study and consideration.
American Kestrel : The Light in Your Eyes
No matter how challenging, keep sharing the light.
American Pipit : Here and There
The real lesson of travel is finding principles to apply back home.
Yellow-rumped Warbler : My Cup Runneth Over
Our real Source of abundance is actually within ourselves.
Song Sparrow : How Do I Choose?
Biblical wisdom is about far more than what we choose; we're taught the more important lesson of how.
Northern Mockingbird : The Parallel Path
Seeing old places in a new light can be profoundly illuminating.
Townsend’s Warbler : Just Name It
Naming the issues we confront gives us power over them - and ourselves.
Common Yellowthroat : Without Exception
When we think we're "common," can we also remember to be appreciative for our exceptional achievements?
Brown Pelican : Empowering Boundaries
Minimum limits make sense, but maximum limits may actually be more important.
Black-throated Sparrow : Do You Feel Lucky?
Humbly acknowledging luck's role is a signal sign of strength.
Indigo Bunting : It Takes Just One
After paring everything else back, what are the core, must-haves we need to keep?
Red-bellied Woodpecker : The Student Teacher
Our greatest teachers also never stop being grateful students.