tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post4042076341202503079..comments2023-12-29T16:13:47.863-08:00Comments on Walking Well With God: When The Ocean SpeaksBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-88696972322296217672017-09-09T04:57:21.089-07:002017-09-09T04:57:21.089-07:00Brenda,
We hadn't been for awhile and it was s...Brenda,<br />We hadn't been for awhile and it was so calming to just hear the continuous heartbeat of those waves. It does speak calm and truth. Thanks for your sweet words here.<br />Blessings,<br />Bev ((hugs))Bev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-30929429164252493032017-09-09T04:55:36.346-07:002017-09-09T04:55:36.346-07:00Joanne,
Thanks so much. Yes, God made me very awa...Joanne,<br />Thanks so much. Yes, God made me very aware of His presence and that was a key piece in this slow recuperation of mine. I think He knew I needed those essential reminders. <br />Blessings sweet friend,<br />Bev<br />xoBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-55805113573708937162017-09-09T04:54:09.999-07:002017-09-09T04:54:09.999-07:00I have a birdfeeder just outside my kitchen window...I have a birdfeeder just outside my kitchen window and I marvel at all the sizes, shapes, colors, and details of each bird - no two the same. God's creation is filled with such majesty and creativity.<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-30514716639679209232017-09-08T07:47:57.597-07:002017-09-08T07:47:57.597-07:00Thankfully, I haven't missed the ocean as much...Thankfully, I haven't missed the ocean as much as I thought. Here I revel in the trees and hills, the changing seasons, less heat and humidity, and best of all, proximity to two of our children, in-law children (whom we love dearly), and two granddaughters. Life is good, even far removed from the ocean!www.nancyaruegg.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060173405144735663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-237250518258460552017-09-07T08:53:16.419-07:002017-09-07T08:53:16.419-07:00Bev, I'd forgotten y'all were going to the...Bev, I'd forgotten y'all were going to the beach. That sounds like such a treat. Beautiful words you've written here. The ocean speaks calm, and truth, and rest, doesn't it? We've been wanting to go, but haven't been able to get all the schedules to cooperate. :) Glad you had a great time. ((Hug)) Brendahttp://brendabradfordottinger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-23055131628179977062017-09-07T05:38:00.120-07:002017-09-07T05:38:00.120-07:00Good Morning Bev,
I am so glad that you and Dave ...Good Morning Bev, <br />I am so glad that you and Dave had a wonderful vacation. We need those times to get away and let God just bathe us in the beauty of His creation. He knows exactly what we need to see and hear and smell for our souls to take notice of His Presence with us. <br />Blessings! xoJoanne Violahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737190992108764966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-62164950136972065762017-09-06T15:24:34.937-07:002017-09-06T15:24:34.937-07:00I love the ocean, too! The waves aren't always...I love the ocean, too! The waves aren't always gentle, though--but I'm sure our antics speed God's heart up as well :). I learned a great lesson from watching birds this summer (lots of great lessons, actually ;)). blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-68700581074998963212017-09-06T13:24:57.876-07:002017-09-06T13:24:57.876-07:00Susan,
I feel spoiled where we live...a couple hou...Susan,<br />I feel spoiled where we live...a couple hours one way and we're at the ocean...a couple hours the other way and the mountains. Love our NC home!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-32554949907779741882017-09-06T13:23:46.351-07:002017-09-06T13:23:46.351-07:00Linda,
You know I looked for sea glass and I only ...Linda,<br />You know I looked for sea glass and I only found 2 pieces?? Thank you so much for your kind words. When I slow down long enough to listen, God really speaks to me. He certainly didn't disappoint me that week. Even though the weather wasn't that great (two storms) it was a delight in other ways!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-57092619577592620902017-09-06T13:20:53.640-07:002017-09-06T13:20:53.640-07:00Barbie,
How better to go to the beach and not have...Barbie,<br />How better to go to the beach and not have sand in every corner of your clothes and suitcase when you get home?? LOL<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-58010970695662370242017-09-06T13:19:07.475-07:002017-09-06T13:19:07.475-07:00Bethany,
Thank you...what kind words - they touche...Bethany,<br />Thank you...what kind words - they touched my heart!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-34893795653315814482017-09-06T13:18:01.872-07:002017-09-06T13:18:01.872-07:00Michele,
I take that as a compliment from you....y...Michele,<br />I take that as a compliment from you....you weave words together so beautifully. I'm glad I was able to take you there with me :)<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-33673575596226735462017-09-06T13:17:03.482-07:002017-09-06T13:17:03.482-07:00Jeanne,
I don't know how you could see, hear, ...Jeanne,<br />I don't know how you could see, hear, and touch God's creation and not know that He is amazing and He truly exists. He made all the wondrous things around us and then calls us the crowning glory of His creative efforts. How can we not feel special?<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-27194721353694788352017-09-06T13:15:00.352-07:002017-09-06T13:15:00.352-07:00Alice,
I study the delicacy of flower petals two!!...Alice,<br />I study the delicacy of flower petals two!! Isn't it amazing all the sizes, shapes, and colors of flowers and their petals - no two alike. Our God is truly amazing, isn't He?!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-11619853056711797282017-09-06T13:13:36.217-07:002017-09-06T13:13:36.217-07:00Sarah,
I hadn't been to the ocean in some time...Sarah,<br />I hadn't been to the ocean in some time either and then I realized - oh this is why I love coming here!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-61975479915321758552017-09-06T13:12:47.689-07:002017-09-06T13:12:47.689-07:00Diana,
Definitely it has to be on your bucket list...Diana,<br />Definitely it has to be on your bucket list!! I'm glad your toddlers liked the pretty shells :) Looking for seashells is a magical treasure hunt for children (and adults). Thanks for stopping by!!<br />Blessings,<br />Bev xxBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-88897666705957828652017-09-06T09:01:43.516-07:002017-09-06T09:01:43.516-07:00Ocean's Deep. Beautiful and I love the ocean a...Ocean's Deep. Beautiful and I love the ocean also!!! Visiting from Beth's!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-27290579759356872612017-09-06T08:36:12.557-07:002017-09-06T08:36:12.557-07:00Dear Bev ... I love love love your ode to the ocea...Dear Bev ... I love love love your ode to the ocean's splendors ... and God's presence and voice in the midst. What a moving post.<br /><br />P.S. Did you scoop up any sea glass at the water's edge?<br /><br />*bliss*Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-80679491277215716032017-09-06T06:46:02.416-07:002017-09-06T06:46:02.416-07:00What a beautiful analogy. I felt as if I were on t...What a beautiful analogy. I felt as if I were on the breach right along with you.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-30803324602668096532017-09-06T06:40:56.363-07:002017-09-06T06:40:56.363-07:00So many beautiful images and illustrations. Readin...So many beautiful images and illustrations. Reading this was like taking a mini-vacation, Bev, thank you! Bethany McIlrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00322793398329595901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-27710382295853258122017-09-06T05:41:34.322-07:002017-09-06T05:41:34.322-07:00One of my favorite settings as well!
Thanks for ta...One of my favorite settings as well!<br />Thanks for taking us on vacation with you! I loved hearing about all the things you were seeing and the ways in which God was weaving truth into your thoughts.Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-77278032354125727042017-09-05T21:25:06.410-07:002017-09-05T21:25:06.410-07:00Bev, I LOVE falling asleep to the sound of the oce...Bev, I LOVE falling asleep to the sound of the ocean! How fortunate you and your husband got to enjoy that sweet luxury. :)<br /><br />God has continued to remind me of His great love for His children. When I see the detail he has placed in His creation, I am reminded that He cares for His kids that much more. He knows the intricate details of who we are and the paths He has for each of us. He is walking with us, pointing out His beauty, And lifting us when we fall. enjoying our wonder as we discover facets of His creation and His love for us.Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-4138267889557915272017-09-05T17:12:16.806-07:002017-09-05T17:12:16.806-07:00Dear Bev, I'm so happy you and your hubby got ...Dear Bev, I'm so happy you and your hubby got to have such a delightful vacation. I love the beach! It literally struck a chord to me when you described the rhythm of the waves as "God's heartbeat". For the past few months, I've been noticing and enjoying the delicacy of flower petals. They're so beautiful and delicate, whispers of God's love. Alice Waltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839929905396575588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-72633856304023864982017-09-05T11:28:07.976-07:002017-09-05T11:28:07.976-07:00Bev, it's been a long time since I visited the...Bev, it's been a long time since I visited the ocean. But I remember learning several of these same lessons. Thank you for sharing them today!Sarah Geringerhttp://www.sarahgeringer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2443269509543825661.post-13510508222533171402017-09-05T05:26:17.284-07:002017-09-05T05:26:17.284-07:00It must be one of the best thing to watch the sun ...It must be one of the best thing to watch the sun rise near the ocean. Now that is on my bucket list to someday move near the seas or ocean :) No matter the storms uprising ,the Sun is always faithful and rises up on time. Reminds me of how faithful our Lord is and how He shows up ever on time.<br />Btw, my toddlers saw the shells in the picture and said "mama pretty shells" :)<br /><br />I am your neighbor at RARA link up (#26)<br /><br />Diana<br />http://dianasdiaries.com<br />Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10549639205006695786noreply@blogger.com