The Restlands Retreat

The Restlands Retreat

Selah – to pause in His presence This is the Hebrew word Selah, a puzzling word to translate. Most scholars believe it is a musical term for pause or rest. It is used seventy-one times in the Psalms as an instruction to the music leader to pause and ponder in...
Back at the Tree House

Back at the Tree House

//For those of you who have not read The Restlands, this sneak peek will include a few minor spoilers. I highly recommend reading the first book prior to the sneak peek. But if you just can’t contain yourself, then keep reading, Rebellious One, and then go grab...
Part Three – Comparing Lists

Part Three – Comparing Lists

As we sat by the fire, I watched Him. Creator of the cosmos, whittling a stick. Equal parts awe and simplicity, grandeur and comfort. Choosing now to sit with me. And all I could think about, holding my open journal, was how many more important things He could be...
Part Three – Comparing Lists

Part Two – No Strings Attached

It took about a mile to discover two indisputable facts. Papa loved to whistle and the backpack was killing me. What did He put in this thing? I didn’t think much of the songs he was chortling until I heard the birds join in. Oh, man. This was awesome. It was like...