All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings. ~Psalm 36:7 NLT We thought fall had arrived, but she fooled us. We longed for life in the shade, but couldn’t find it. One year,
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Tag: summer
Growing Grandparents Grandkid Style
“Grandma, we’re going on a bike ride.” The porch door slams as Dash, the cat my husband rescued five years ago, scurries into hiding. From the kitchen the aroma of biscuits, cooked apples, and sausage
Read moreThe Summer of our Discontent
August is a mixed-bag month for me. I love it because it’s summer and moves at a slower pace. The bushy blooms on my lantana attract butterflies, a perfect excuse for sitting on the porch.
Read moreSummertime Pouf: A Parable of Shedding
Ahh, summer. Warm sunshine, balmy breezes, and – don’t forget – dog fur. Lots and lots of dog fur. All you canine loving compatriots know what I’m talking about, but if you’ve never experienced this
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Summer nostalgia is common to all of us. Join the discussion and reminisce with other Inspire a Fire readers about past and present summers. Summer Nostalgia Summer is perhaps the most nostalgic of all seasons.
Read moreCount It All Joy
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. James 1:2 NLT A person’s value is not rooted in surroundings or in the sum of people’s opinions. Everyone goes through seasons
Read moreEmbrace the Blessing
This summer I’m prepared for freedom unlike I’ve ever experienced. A chance to be who I was made to be and an opportunity to embrace the life God has blessed me with. Too often we’re
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