CONSIDER THE GREEN SNAKE
by Julie Lavender

Slender-bodied, green, and draped from a tree limb.

This week’s walk led me right past a green snake.

Now, ask anyone in my family, and you’ll find out that I’m terrified …. TERRIFIED …. of snakes.

GUEST BLOGGER



My guest blogger today is Meredith Mills. Meredith and I met through writing connections online, and then figured out that we don't live too far apart in our fine state of Georgia! Perhaps one day soon I'll travel the couple of hours to chat with her in person about the things we have in common, like, homeschooling, writing, and loving Jesus! 
Please read her words below, and then visit her website for more of her wonderful words! I know you'll enjoy her thoughts, just like I do! 

Let’s Go Back

Returning to Rest When Life Won’t Slow Down

 by Meredith Mills 

And just like that, summer is over.

CONSIDER THE EARWIG
by Julie Lavender

The log I kicked accidentally while walking this morning sent insects scattering. When I looked closer, I realized the creepy critters hiding underneath were earwigs.

I’ve never really cared for earwigs. My displeasure stems from my childhood when the evil-looking monsters crept easily into the old farmhouse where I grew up.

CONSIDER THE COW KILLER WASP
by Julie Lavender

On my walk with God today I encountered – and steered clear from – the gorgeous cow killer, or as it is sometimes called, the velvet ant.