[Then your light will shine] Have you been thinking about what you can do this month to shine light into someone's life? Feeding the hungry has been on my mind. Many of us are so blessed to have roofs over our heads, food on our tables, and family to share it with, while others don't … Continue reading Feed the Hungry
Come Rain and Shine
[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