Musings

Black crow atop blue blanket on chair with people, beach, ocean, and sky in background.

A CROW'S REWARD

by Sandra Smith • 11 September 2025
My family met a couple of crows on our vacation in Florida who gave us an unforgettable experience. We saw a wonderful aspect of God's goodness in all of it...!
Sandra Wiseman Smith pictured on a laptop screen next to a succulent in a small gray pot, on top of black table.

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

by Sandra Wiseman Smith • 6 June 2024
When I read Esther’s story in the Bible I can relate to a question her guardian, Mordecai, posed concerning her destiny. He asked her, “…who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time...
Grandpa and grandson in sepia tone looking directly at camera looking like pals.

WHAT IS TRUTH?

by Sandra Wiseman Smith • 3 June 2024
“WHAT IS TRUTH?” This was the question Pilate asked Jesus 2,000 years ago when he delivered Him to the people to be crucified. Was this a rhetorical question or is there something...
Light tan and black German Shepherd lying on her back holding a long stick in her mouth, lying on green grass.

A DOG'S PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE

by Sandra Wiseman Smith • 25 April 2024
Imagine for a moment, you're a dog...wouldn’t it be great to just flop down on your back in the cool green grass and get a dog's perspective on life? Just take a little time...
A red rose lying next to a stem with long thorns atop a small wooden cross laid on a gray surface.

THE RED ROSE

by Sandra Wiseman Smith • 10 November 2022
THE RED ROSE—In my mind this gorgeous red rose is a perfect expression of beautiful simplicity. I am captivated by its color; by its uniquely regal fragrance...

WHAT DOES YOUR NAME MEAN?

by Sandra Wiseman Smith • 31 October 2022
Have you ever been curious about the original meaning of your name? This is a fascinating subject to me, and I’ve occasionally thought about the matter. The more I think about it...