As my title implies, this will be my take. I still hope to drop a few valuable gems along the way for my readers to find and treasure. Thursday, January 23, 2014.

But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint. April 25, 2015 by Tresa Walker. Originally posted on Strength Renewed. April 18, 2015 by Tresa Walker.

Lovely and low the sweet birds sing. A song of longing for Jesus the King. Wednesday, June 24, 2015. A Chapel of His Own Making. A voice on the wind. Come away, daughter, I am waiting for you. Created by your hand, Lord,. My heart is an open door,. Inviting you to fill all. To sweep clean the residue of past hurts,. That living in this crazy world.

Thursday, August 13, 2015. or crack up! Beth took 1st place. In the Masters division of the FaithWriters. The Ode and the Epitaph. And illumined the ramshackle shed.

Friday, July 5, 2013. Sock Monkey in a Banana Boat. Spotted this little guy while browsing through an antique shop today. Was just about to rescue him and take him home, when he let me know in no uncertain terms that he was perfectly happy floating through life in his Banana Boat. Far be it from me to mess with that kind of bliss! Monday, July 1, 2013.

Sunday, August 9, 2015. While reading my bible last night I turned to these scriptures. Afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;. Persecuted, but not forsaken;. Struck down, but not destroyed;. Always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away,. Is being renewed day by day.

Artful devotions to lift your spirit. Monday, March 16, 2015. Here one day and gone the next. We walk in His promises. We just need to find Jesus. We just have to be a Christian.