All posts by JD - The Altamonte Sparrow

Have you ever asked God to show you what He would have you to do? Then, just as He revealed the answer to you and you started following Him, you start to experience lots of oppositions from many sides as if you're surrounded by minefields? This summarizes our recent situation: We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, … [Read more...]

Other people, especially our children, are listening to the words that we say. They pay attention to our choice of words, and there are those who can easily discern what's coming from our heart. What's the condition of our hearts today? Whether it's heavy or light 'n easy, let's not forget to ask God to fill it with His love and His … [Read more...]

Here's a Scripture passage about finding strength in the Lord... for when you're feeling discouraged and tempted to give up, to give in... or when you're feeling exhausted, drained, hurt... and vulnerable to the Enemy's attacks: Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may … [Read more...]

I'm always amazed when I see a juvenile little blue heron, mainly because its plumage changes from white to dark blue as it ages. We see them from time to time whenever we'd visit the Lake Apopka North Shore Wildlife Drive. We've seen birds of this size feeding on frogs, insects, and fish; some of them would even walk right in front of the mouth of … [Read more...]