On By Betty OwensIn Uncategorized

Part II of The Lady of the Haven is complete, however the editing process is ongoing.

For those of you who have read Part I, you’ll be happy to know that the newly married couple will begin their journey to the Northern Touri Mountains. After a time of peace, a dark enemy arises who will threaten all that King George and his son fought so hard to establish.
On her own again, Jael must use her God-given abilities to protect those she loves, nearly losing her own life in the process.

A mist lay heavy over the blood-strewn battlefield. Until it lifted, the black army would not blow its horns. They could not see the coast nor the shores, but a reverberating sound coursed through them as the sentries sent out the word. It was then that the song was heard. Most among Din Glun’s men could not understand the words, though some did. 

It was the same psalm that William had sung through the halls of Castle Coldthwaite. His men sang it now, their voices echoing out over the valley and through the mist. It rose and echoed upon the surrounding hills and water. In the dales, Solis’ men took it up. Soon the Milosians heard it and those who spoke the language joined in the song. 

The sound of it struck fear in the hearts of the black warriors, but they could not move . . . There was no alternative but to fight. From The Lady of the Haven, Part II, A Gathering of Eagles (All Rights Reserved).

Ice the Destroyer

On By Betty OwensIn Ice Storm, January 2009

I’m glad I took a picture of my favorite Redbud tree in full bloom last spring! We lost over half of it this past week in an ice storm. Redbuds are amazingly resilient, however and it will no doubt recover. Already, the ice has fallen off and the remaining branches are reaching up to the sky again. 
I hope that I am as flexible with what life brings to me. If I lose half of myself, could I spring back and once again lift my arms towards heaven? 
I like to think that my faith is strong enough to endure whatever comes my way. But flexibility and strength do not just happen. They are developed, as we grow and age, like muscles and strong bones. 
May our delight be in the law of the Lord, on which we meditate day and night; may we be as a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. May we prosper in all things.  – Taken from Psalm 1:3 (paraphrased).

Walk of Life

On By Betty OwensIn Carolina Beach


Never diminish another’s footsteps, but whenever possible, seek another’s glory. This came to mind as I walked the beach early one morning. This is a constant message in the Bible. Do not think more of yourself than you ought to think. Jesus, who was greatest of all who lived, was humble. He set His wants and His needs aside to accomplish His Father’s Purpose. 

So if I truly follow in His footsteps, I will seek to do the same. I may not always accomplish it. Not perfect yet! 

TMTD Syndrome!

On By Betty OwensIn Dazed and Confused

Sometimes I feel dazed and confused! I am interrupted so many times at work, I lose track of what I am supposed to be doing and then my eyes glaze over . . . know the feeling? 
I call it TMTD Syndrome (Too Much To Do). It helps to look at a favorite picture (like this one!) or read a favorite verse of scripture. I need something to “ground” me quickly and bring me back to earth. I backtrack, reorganize and then breathe. 

Take a coffee break! . . . Laugh at myself! . . . Count my blessings!

One of those little gems you occasionally find …

On By Betty OwensIn The Temple of God

“I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.” II Chronicles 7:16 NIV

What a powerful statement the Lord makes concerning the temple built by human hands, overseen by King Solomon. How much greater then, when you realize that now we are the temple of God and in the same way, through Grace by Faith in the son of God, we are inhabited by God’s Spirit. I Corinthians 3:16 says, “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?”
Once God has chosen us to be His temple, His heart and His eyes will always be there!