[You soften the ground with rain…] There was something the devil didn't want me to figure out. (Of course! Understanding means freedom and joy!) However, I did figure it out, but only because God is such a great teacher! When I'm fighting that battle in my head, He’s fighting for me too. He’s guiding the … Continue reading Come Rain and Shine
The Persevering Peony: A Purposeful Plight
[...my strength comes from God] I don't know what it is about me, “P’s” and alliteration, but I’m at it again! I'm blaming it on this lone persevering Peony. When I spotted this bloomer from a distance, I didn't even recognize it as a Peony. Normally these beauties are full and ruffly. They’re one of my … Continue reading The Persevering Peony: A Purposeful Plight
Delighted by Daisies
[May Your unfailing love be with us...] My story starts with a struggling, yet persevering, Peony, surrounded by weeds. This isn't fiction. It was a scene in our backyard. It's also a great visual representation of the season I've been going through. (There will be more about this Peony in another post.) When I saw … Continue reading Delighted by Daisies
Faithfully He Prunes
[He cuts off every branch that doesn't bear fruit] As I was looking at the Cherry tree, late May, I couldn't help but notice that quite a significant sized branch had no leaves whatsoever. Immediately my mind went to John 15:2. It wasn't long after my discovery that our upstairs neighbor did some pruning, removing that … Continue reading Faithfully He Prunes
Mostly Cloudy with a Chance of Begonias
[God is a sun and shield] When Spring arrived, the weather was often dull and dreary. I began dreading that this weather pattern might become a trend. I remember a few Summers that didn't feel like Summer at all. Constant grey days can wear on you, and a Summer that’s cool and gloomy feels almost … Continue reading Mostly Cloudy with a Chance of Begonias
Early Bloomers and Horizon Hopefuls
[...and you give them their food in due season] In our neck of the woods, the sun has been shining brightly again (finally!), so I’ve been trying to get out and walk when I can. (At this point, our Winter had been unseasonably warm.) On my last walk I was thrilled to see that some … Continue reading Early Bloomers and Horizon Hopefuls
Evergreen
[It's leaves are always green] As I glance out our window, the same thing always catches my eye: a brown Evergreen tree. Obviously, this tree has no life left in it anymore, and if it were standing in our yard, it would have been chopped down long ago! However, there it stands on the other … Continue reading Evergreen
