With the summer season approaching, I am reminded how sometimes when seasons change, the weather turns on a dime while other times the temperature is so gradual it’s almost imperceptible. Almost. The same is true in the seasons of our spiritual lives. Discerning the slight shifts in atmosphere has taken years, but with practice,…
“…My beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence, but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:12-13 ESV The transformation of…
The old maple tree is loaded with seeds right now…those whirlybirds that twirl on a breeze. The flowers, the grasses, the fruit…all are going to seed. It’s harvest. A time for reaping as the plants ready for scattering. My tomato plants are heavy laden, the beans and zucchini are stretching out daily as if…
When my youngest child was in the third grade her teacher introduced the class (and me) to a brilliant concept made popular in the book 8 Great Smarts by Kathy Koch, PhD. In her book, Dr. Koch seeks to educate parents on how smart their kids are, regardless of how they perform in the…
A couple weeks ago, a question appeared, threatening me like a storm cloud overhead. Truthfully, it didn’t just pop up, I saw it on the horizon and knew it was headed my way. The inquiry was “Why are you writing this blog?” Outwardly, it would seem the question was answered months ago and published…
February is “preparation” month for my home garden. It’s the time of year when the fruit trees and blueberry bushes need pruning…cutting in faith for a plentiful harvest. This is also the time when the garden beds need attention. Now is the right time to work my soil. It’s been a mild winter in…
