Heidi Viars

Open the door of my heart. Let yourself in! * Don’t mind me, while I am getting this place cleaned up a little. Don’t mind my clutter. I am working on throwing some of it out. * Lord, I am sorry for making such a mess of this place. Are you sure you want to…

Some narrow paths through deep woods wind Trees tower on each side Like mighty giants, strong and tall, Of many different kind. * I do remember, oh so well – as kids, we roamed such woods – Knew everything about those paths, Their feel, their sound, their smell. * Those paths were calling us to…

In the depth of the dark, be a song in my heart. When my soul is weary and the troubles of the night rear their heads, Be my comfort and joy. Make my thoughts clean before you and turn my heartache to a joyful song. Let your blood cover my life and flow to the…

Wandering away from home isn’t a good idea. Aimless wandering eventually turns painful. I think the Lost Son in Luke 15:11-32 would share some messy details of his wandering adventure, if we were able to talk to him. I think he would would warn us, who are so prone to wander, to stay close to home and near…

Sometimes the first sign of a changing seasons is not a welcome sight. Sometimes God changes our perspective and helps us look at those signs with different eyes. Goldenrod has not been my favorite plant to spot at the end of summer. This weed has always been an annoying reminder that pretty soon the endless…

But as for me the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works.

Have you tasted? Have you seen, What God prepared with joy? Or have you found your fill on earth In things that will destroy? So much of what you feast upon, And what you eat with ease, Does not compare with Jesus’ food, His love, His joy, His peace. He is the Water for your…