The Draw of Looking Younger and Feeling More Energetic

Life is taking a toll on everyone nowadays. So the experts tell us to handle all the stress by being more self-aware. They say slow down. Take care of yourself first, then you will have more stamina to help care for others. Sounds pretty good and then you read Matthew...

Seasons

I filled up the hummingbird feeder one last time this morning, just in case a hummingbird has lingered behind. I haven’t seen a hummingbird for two days. The season is changing, and while I do enjoy the crisp fall weather, smells of pumpkin and apple spice, and...

Sweating Drops Of Blood

Luke 22:44 Last week the temperatures soared into the 90’s. The local weather forecaster would say things like, be careful outside today, the high will be 91 degrees but will feel like 98 degrees. On those days, you make sure you do your gardening early in the...

The Huge Miracles We Have Missed

Life is so busy. We miss so many things that are really important for us to see. I went out early this morning while it was still cool to pull weeds in a strawberry bed I planted around a tiny greenhouse we use to winter over small container trees and plants. Here are...

The Gift of the Garden

If you go to my site content menu, you will notice, although I usually tend to post reviews of books for middle graders, young adults, parents, and for spiritual growth, I did allow myself the luxury of an occasional garden post. So today, I wanted to share a few...

Encouragement From The Garden

It’s August. The last month of summer. A lot of plants are drying up and dying in the garden at this time of year. It’s time to think of fall crops, cooler weather, apple and pumpkin treats, and trips to the mountains to see the leaves. Yet, summer lingers...