Author Archives: R Lynn Hoback

Life’s CompassI see the sun rising in the East.It is telling me that it is a new day.I see it setting in the West.It is telling me that it is time to rest.In the spring, the birds fly North.In the autumn,  the fly South.While these are helpful thoughts,Let Him be our Guide through life! RichContinue reading “Life’s Compass”

I saw the Sweet Rocket  ‘come to bloom’ In our yard today…………. Like it does every year. Memories come over  my heart of many years ago. It was Mother’s day and I was driving to visit her. It had not been easy times for me,  but I had not told her. Mother’s don’t always needContinue reading “Sweet Rocket for Mom”

”This Backyard Fence” Something  Special….. That Old Backyard Fence How long has it been there ,  ……nobody knows for sure. It matters not the age , Rather…….. the story that  it might tell. The timbers have come from   a good stock, I am sure….. It   stands so   well,  throughout  the years. There was no printedContinue reading “The Backyard Fence”

The old Wooden Gate It has stood so long, this old wooden gate. It was built with care …..and love for the given talents it took….. to give it life. The Old Wooden Gate you see is one that holds the animals in and the cold winds out but more. It holds within it’s strongContinue reading “Just an Old Wooden Gate”

I am sure that you might have heard the expression: It has been used in so many ways, however to me this picture uses it well. It relates to our lives. This huge “tree” occupies our thoughts and view. In the trees behind it though, is a whole forest of Oak trees just as largeContinue reading “Looking Into The Forest”

If you want to … You’ve to Get Out Of The Boat Walking on water means Facing your Fears and choosing not to let fear have the last word in your life.  Walking on water means discovering and embracing the unique calling of God on your life.  Walking on water means experiencing the power ofContinue reading “Walking on Water”

The nuts of this tree were used by early settlers, trappers and guides like Uncle John as a coffee source. The taste no doubt was strong, much like chickaree coffee or bark coffee or Kona Coffee.  It was referred to as “coffee nuts”.  Picture it now….. smashed with a boot heel then tossed into aContinue reading “The Kentucky Coffee Tree”

It has been said over and over that  a single picture is worth a thousand words and that is so true, however …… only if you let it share it’s story. If the photographer sees something deeper than the surface appearance, then indeed it is the duty of him or her to share the thoughtsContinue reading “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”

“Just because you want to at times…….. simply lift those wings and fly.. They were a gift for you to use !” We as humans tend to fall within a time of stagnation or in a ‘rut’ or that it seems to us. Through perhaps our upbringing we have been placed in a box withContinue reading “Lift those ‘。Wings….”

Another year has flown by again. As I think of all the things we can be thankful for; I also think of the things that could have used a bit more Unity. I have taken dozens of pics along a trail or path this past year and typically compare them to our journey along theContinue reading “Let’s Walk together ….. Side by Side”