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Deep RootsSunflowersZinniasCornTomatoes ‘Tis the season of alllll kinds of things growing in our gardens!Even the weeds! I have been trying to get rid of a certain weed for a long time.  The roots run pretty deep, so I just keep breaking the greenery off at the surface so I can’t see the weed anymore.  ThatContinue reading “Deep Roots”

We are studying The Lord’s Prayer with our children at church.  It is time to teach them about the word, “hallowed”.  Not a 2021 kind of word.  Yet an eternal word.  It simply – yet deeply profoundly – means, ‘holy.’.  And ‘holy’ means ‘set apart’. There are so many ways we can praise the LordContinue reading “Hallowed”

Traveling recently with my 2 year old grandson opened my eyes to many new adventures!  One most notable event occurred at a rest stop where we were just trying to get out some wiggles. Sitting outside, we were approached by another family.  A family who spoke very broken English.  A mom and her 2 children….Similar to myContinue reading “Same Difference”

No – I’m not talking about a video call.And no – I’m not talking about a kids’ show from the 1970s!I’m talking about a way to navigate the ups and downs of relationships, news, fears, and trials….Zoom out!  Wayyyyyyyy out! When worried about a loved one or confused about a decision, we get so consumedContinue reading “Zoom!”

Can I get a witness? A bumble beeA fresh tomatoA thunderstormAnd, of course, the ocean! A favorite old time hymn suggests:Join with all nature in manifold witnessTo Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love! Step outside tonight, look up at the stars (or the clouds!) and PRAISE THE LORD for His faithfulness, mercy and love! “For sinceContinue reading “Witness!”

Mr. Daisy, Mary C., and a baby – a cat, a piano teacher, and a very special boy – all have something in common!  God has used these neighbors in my life to bless me and grow me in HUGE ways since I was a little girl! Aren’t neighbors an interesting concept?  A street addressContinue reading “Neighbors! :)”

Maybe today’s heat is causing you to cry out, “MERCY!”Maybe it’s an endless stack of bills.Or unrelenting health concerns.What drives you to crave mercy? Human levels of mercy are refreshing! God’s mercy, however, is life changing!Life saving!Life sustaining!For all eternity! Next time you’re short on time and long on frustration with someone, offer a small tokenContinue reading “Mercy!”

Amazon Prime Days are almost over!   How do you spend your Prime?Early Christmas shopping?Chasing sales of must haves?Or searching for deals you didn’t even know you “needed”? Prime:  having the highest quality or value…first in rank, authority, or significance Does God have Prime authority and significance in your life?Prime Videos?Prime Music?Prime Delivery of praise and prayer? Let’sContinue reading “Prime”

We are in an era where you can learn absolutely anything and everything on YouTube!  Someone somewhere else has thought of the idea, created a video and posted it online! What amazing task have you learned on YouTube? God has created us with amazing brains with vast amounts of creativity and courage!  I am sure HeContinue reading “D.I.Y.”

We have 5 new adorable lambs.And we have 1 ornery older goat. Guess which is easier to love?  To cuddle?  To spend time with?Yep!  The adorable lambs.  The ornery goat?  Not so much! Buttttt….I have learned how to love that ornery bugger right where he is.  Tolerate his stinky self.  Accept his goofy habits.  EvenContinue reading “Ornery Goats”