A View from the Hill

Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the LORD flashes forth flames of fire. The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare, and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever. May the LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD bless his people with peace! (Psalm 29 ESV). The following photos were taken from the front porch of our home in Spring Hill, Tennessee. One was in the Spring and the other was obviously in the Winter. We are fortunate that our house sits on a hill and overlooks this idyllic setting. It is one, which I find it very easy to hear the voice of God. I have learned two important things over the past few years as we have made our home away from Texas. First, things are just that… they are things. Our lives are not made up of things. Second, God is faithful in all circumstances. There were many moments when I wasn’t sure that we were doing the right thing in leaving, however God remained a faithful stay in the midst of every experience. By continuing to take the steps as he has directed us, we have seen him work in our lives. There are still several challenges for us to face, but each time I still my mind, I hear him convey his peace in my innermost soul. I pray for each of you that God will grant you that same peace. Find a still place to hear him! As you can see, I’ve got one!