“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” ~ Lady Bird Johnson The way of birds, flowers, and hope Birds, unlike you and me, listen to each whisper on the wind. Every morning throughout the seasons, they
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When An Old Wound Resurfaces
What can we do we when we think we’ve healed from an old wound, only to find what we thought was a scar is unexpectedly ripped open again? Years have passed since I experienced a
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In 1985, Coca Cola executives decided to address increasing competition and falling profits by changing its formula. Despite years of advertising Coke as “the real thing”, the company decided to pivot to be more like
Read moreReflections of a Father
When I peer into the sweet face of my 8-year-old grandson, I see our family’s big, brown, almond-shaped eyes. I see the brown hair that’s so prevalent in our family tree. My grandson’s physical appearance
Read moreARCS for FEAR
I love thunderstorms and here in East Texas, we get some good ones. Watching the lightning zig zag across the sky, feeling the thunder shake the house, and listening to the rain beat upon the
Read moreJesus and the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Jesus Is “The Feast”—Our Daily Bread for Life, Provision, and Abundance The oil lamps burned low. The remains of the evening feast, now finished, sat in wooden bowls. Though pushed aside, the smell of roasted
Read moreGod’s Word and Grandma’s Buttons
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16–HCSB). “How high am I?” I danced at Grandma’s feet like an excited puppy.
Read moreSpiritual Growth Through Flower Gardening
Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” –Laura Ingalls Wilder Come explore a spiritual journey through flower gardening, where beautiful blossoms mirror faith, hope and personal growth. During some
Read moreThe Feast That Holds Your Name—What the Feast of Booths Reveals About Jesus
There is a feast that many Christians have never practiced. They may have heard the name—Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, or Feast of Booths. They may know it involved ancient Israel constructing makeshift shelters from
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“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made
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