The Pruning Shears I see the small pruners in the picture above and think, “Now, they couldn’t hurt all that much, could they?” In the initial season of my pruning, God, the Master Gardener, came at me with the 18″ handle loppers – you know, the ones with the hooked blade for cutting the big… [Read More]
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Quietude – March 2-3, 2019
The Season of Lent In the effort to prepare your heart for the celebration of Resurrection Day, we will be taking a look at Jesus’ final months of ministry. Beginning Winter A.D. 29, we will cover some events, people, and places. The Lenten Season is all about self-denial as we walk Jesus’ final miles toward… [Read More]
Five Minute Friday: SEARCH
Kate said search. If I was a betting woman I would say that 40% of the faith writers who participate in Five Minute Friday will use the scripture… And you will seek Me and will find Me, when you SEARCH for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29.13 I can’t really blame them either because… [Read More]
Silent No More
Silent No More I sat in his corner office, as I had many times before, and we discussed (of all things) politics. I so didn’t want to go there – but it was there we went. He asked, “So do you allow your religious convictions to influence the way you vote?” My religious convictions influence… [Read More]
WANTED: Y O U
We want YOU! I know just how you feel… Has anyone ever said that to you and you know darn well they don’t have a clue how you feel? Have you ever said that to someone without thinking I really don’t know how they feel. I’m here today to remind us to never say that to… [Read More]
Abortion – I (almost) had one
Abortion, Dates, and Choices On January 22nd, 1973 the Supreme Court of the United States, Roe vs. Wade decision which legalized abortion, was made law. On January 19th, 1977 it snowed in South Florida. On March 10th, 1977 I became pregnant with my third child. April 1977 Only my obstetrician knew my thoughts at the… [Read More]
This n That
When Friends Meet It had been on the calendar since before Christmas and finally the day was here. Three of my dearest friends were coming to the flat. Two had already seen our second-floor, downtown flat but one would be seeing it for the first time. I like to watch the reaction. #fromfarmtoflat We chatted… [Read More]
Unconditional …. Unconditional Trust
Unconditional love TRUST Trust in the Lord with all your heart – don’t lean on or depend on your own understanding; instead, acknowledge God in all your ways and He will direct your path [your every step]. Proverbs 3.5-6 (Susan translation) I have a very brave friend – we met through our writing and God… [Read More]