top of page
Search


Find Wonder by Exploring Nature during Summer
Exploring nature during summer is a powerful way to discover wonder.
Jun 293 min read


Looking Versus Seeing
I was walking through my neighborhood recently, enjoying a spring day. Since it’s azalea season, colorful azalea bushes popped out at me...
Apr 303 min read


The Wonder of an Eclipse
Photo of a previous solar eclipse, by Jim Strasmaa on Unsplash.com A solar eclipse inspires everyone in its path to look up and discover...
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Experience Fresh Wonder from Flowers
Making time to enjoy flowers is a simple yet significant way to experience fresh doses of wonder in your life. Flowers symbolize beauty,...
May 1, 20222 min read


Discover Wonder through Lakes
Looking into a lake is a beautiful reminder of the importance of reflection for experiencing wonder. The water’s calm surface mirrors our...
Sep 10, 20212 min read


Discover Wonder through Forests
Need a fresh dose of wonder? You may find it simply by visiting a forest. Trees that tower over us and exceed our lifespans illustrate an...
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Discover Wonder through Deserts
Deserts motivate us to seek and trust God in deeper ways. In the process, we can encounter wonder. The spiritual symbolism of deserts...
Aug 9, 20213 min read


Experience Summer Wonder
Summer’s glory is on full display in August, and wonder is waiting for us with every summer stroll, swim, or stargazing session. Every...
Aug 1, 20212 min read


Discover Wonder from the Summer Olympics
July is an ideal month to enjoy summer fun: from wonder walks by day, to fireworks and fireflies at night. This July is especially...
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Discover Wonder through Oceans
Oceans challenge us to expand our perspective beyond ourselves, which leads us to wonder. Psalm 104:25 describes the ocean’s...
Jun 25, 20212 min read


Discover Wonder through Flowers
Flowers make our minds blossom with awe. Any flower we see can lead us to wonder by reminding us of what flowers symbolize: beauty, fun,...
Jun 19, 20213 min read


Discover Wonder through Trees
Trees, which often stand taller than us and live longer than us, expand our perspective. They inspire wonder by symbolizing wisdom,...
Jun 12, 20213 min read


Discover Wonder through Rocks
Rocks set history in stone and remind us of important stories. They symbolize stability, reliability, trust, and gratitude. In prayer and...
May 21, 20213 min read


Find Wonder in Every Step While Hiking
Hiking can lead us to wonder with every step. On hikes, we can explore nature, reflect on our paths through life, and become more aware...
May 9, 20212 min read


Discover Wonder through Water
Water can splash wonder into our lives. It symbolizes reflection, clarity, cleansing, renewal, and the gift of life. Here are some prayer...
May 7, 20213 min read


Discover Wonder through the Sun
Soaking up sunlight is a powerful way to discover wonder. The sun symbolizes the life, hope, and wisdom that come from God. Here's a...
Apr 23, 20212 min read


Finding Inspiration from Nature for Our Work
One day I took a wonder walk – a walk to intentionally look for awe – when I needed a break from dealing with a challenging work problem....
Apr 9, 20212 min read


Let Your Mind Bloom with Wonder
Feeling awe expands our perspective so we can see the possibilities in our lives. Just like buds burst open into flowers, our minds can...
Apr 1, 20211 min read


Gardening and Wonder
Our souls work like a garden does. Whatever thoughts and feelings we nurture there will grow into attitudes and actions that move our...
Mar 6, 20211 min read


Look Upward for Hope
Stargazing consistently leads us to awe because “the heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). Viewing the evening sky can help us...
Dec 11, 20202 min read
bottom of page