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Believing is Seeing!

September 18th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

I had an amazing experience just moments ago. I was coming home from church and passed my “sitting bench where I listen to God” and lo and behold a HUGE bird passed over my car. I pulled over to the side, stopped and rolled down my window to get a better look. Believe it or … Read more

He is our PEACE in every way

August 10th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

This morning as I sat on my bench after my walk, I felt like the Lord was saying, “Just as Jesus is the Prince of Peace, I am the Father of Peace, and my Spirit is the fruit of peace.” I felt like He was saying that He’s my everything peace and that’s Who He … Read more

Looking Beyond

February 25th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

This is the decade to “Look Again” and this year, particularly, the word is to “Look Beyond.” It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to get out for a walk, but oh, it felt so, so good. I just put all my to do’s on hold for an hour and walked with the Lord. Praying … Read more

Walking a New Path

February 2nd, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

I decided to “change it up” today and actually drove my car to our community postal room in our development and got out to walk in a different direction. I spent most of the beginning portion thinking over the Bay of the Holy Spirit Revival in Mobile, AL. I’ve been watching it since I got the first … Read more

Champion of My Garden!

January 28th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

Today I saw two roadrunners dart out from the brush and back in. I was touched to see that there were two of them as usually I only see one. That launched me into praying for marriages. There is one couple very close to me who are in crisis after 22 years of marriage. Yesterday, … Read more

Three Little Caterpillars

January 27th, 2011 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

I had just finished my walk and quiet time on the bench where I listen to the Lord and started the uphill climb to my street. I noted a caterpillar coming towards me in the gutter. He was just scurrying along as fast as his feet could carry him. The strange thing was, the cool … Read more

Overtake me, Lord!

February 17th, 2010 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

I live in a very hilly development. Since beginning these walks the first of the year, I have been gradually increasing my endurance and my ability to attempt steep hills. Today I felt a great determination to conquer our steepest hill. I was only able to do it with my concentrated breathing, steadying my heart, and … Read more

Just a pebble, but in HIS hands!

February 10th, 2010 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

As I was walking today and talking to the Lord, I asked Him what my little prayers could do. He showed me the ripple effect of a small pebble in a pond. None of us have any idea what the effect of one small prayer, spoken from a pure heart, could have on our personal, … Read more

Those Who Serve Are Happier

January 26th, 2010 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

As I walk the neighborhood I like to look up when cars and trucks pass and give a smile or wave. I was so surprised today when it hit me that about 95% of the people in service trucks and vans were willing to smile and wave. Sadly, I noticed that most of the resident drivers … Read more

Banking A Move of God With Prayer

January 26th, 2010 | Posted by Mary Puplava in Nature Walks

What I saw This morning I went in a new direction, walking farther than I have in the past. As I turned on to the main street I was amazed to see a concrete canal and culvert. It had been hidden from view by sidewalk plantings. I’ve driven this street into our entrance for over two … Read more