Everyone has something they are proud of. This time of year I hear a lot of pride for favorite football teams. I'm often proud of my children and their learning accomplishments. But there is something that I'm even more proud of than that.

I'm proud to be my Father's daughter and to live in this world that He created. This morning, as I began my walk in the 36 degree weather, I glanced heavenward and staggard. The breathtaking beauty of the stars above made me pause and stare in awe. I have looked into the eyes of a great horned owl (from an inch away), and I have touched the feathers on a live red-tailed hawk, among many other things. This wonderful creation still takes me often by surprise and I stand in awe once again.

The fact that there are those who make the claim that we came from monkeys or that this world simply appeared is like a dagger to my heart. This world no more appeared out of nothing than my microwave assembled itself in my kitchen! No, this world has an incredible design and therefore has a designer. To deny that fact is to declare ourselves ignorant of the truth. (Acts 14:17)

Next time you see that flash of blue as a bluebird flits across your path...take a moment to smile and thank your Creator.

"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." (Psalms 19:1-3)