Monthly Archives: March 2015

Gift #798: Easter Blessings – Sin and Righteousness

Posted on March 31, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s Easter week and I thought we might share the time leading up to Easter reflecting upon various aspects of the cross. I’ve noticed in popular culture, as well as in many church settings, that the cross is used as … Continue reading →

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Gift #797: March Rabbit

Posted on March 29, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Once upon a time, a white rabbit made his home in the heart of a lovely garden. His family had lived there for generations and he had a fine rabbit hole, paneled in the richest oak and filled with comfortable … Continue reading →

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Gift #796: March Artist

Posted on March 28, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Since it’s almost the end of March, I thought we should have our monthly artist feature for Marjolein Bastin! What happened to March? I can’t believe it’s going to be April next week. Hopefully the weather will start to get … Continue reading →

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Black and White Challenge Day 5

Posted on March 27, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Well, it’s the final day of the challenge. I was intimidated about joining in when I received the invitation because I hadn’t done anything like this before, but I’ve really enjoyed it and am rather sad that it’s ending already. … Continue reading →

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Black and White Challenge Day 4

Posted on March 26, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

After we’ve explored the trunks of trees and wandered up their limbs, we’ll now explore leaves. I must confess that leaves are in short supply right now. I did find these Heuchera leaves in the garden. Last year’s growth is … Continue reading →

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Black and White Challenge Day 3

Posted on March 25, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

From the trunks of trees, let your eyes travel upward and gaze upon their magnificent spread of limbs. Trees always seemed to me to be living sculptures, carved from breathing wood, a trunk splintered into a thousand branchy shards. Each … Continue reading →

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Gift #795: Daffodils in the garden

Posted on March 24, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday was truly a blessed day. There were bluebirds at the window and daffodils in the garden. That sounds like a song title. Hmm… but I digress. After months of waiting, the very first flower unfurled its petals and emerged … Continue reading →

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Black and White Challenge Day 2

Posted on March 24, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Yesterday’s post of papery dried hydrangeas were a study in the delicate graces of nature. In today’s post we will gravitate to the other extreme for a closer look at thick, strong texture – namely tree bark. I’m no stranger … Continue reading →

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Black and White Challenge Day 1

Posted on March 23, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve been invited to participate in my first ever blog challenge! (Pause for a moment of cheering!) The challenge is to create five consecutive posts of black and white photography that you have taken recently. I was invited by my … Continue reading →

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Gift #794: Bluebird at my window