Ever felt compelled to share what God placed on your heart, but refrain from doing so due to several factors? I often feel this way when I am a part of some specific groups. Then when given the opportunity to share, walk away feeling strange as though you’ve stepped on several toes. I often ask … Continue reading Warm & Welcoming: The Great Supper
As the month of August ends, I am almost always impressed by its beauty. The leaves on the squash plants become a most striking sage and some almost seem like grey. Colors of orange, yellow, purple, white, green, and red, hang off branches and stems. I contend that the stores advertising Christmas in July and … Continue reading Matters Under Heaven
Just to left of me, the sun began to rise on what was predicted to be a warm day in Colorado. I began my early morning chores of cutting the herbs I’ll be drying this year, pulling seeds from the plants that so willingly give them, watering, then weeding specific areas of the back yard. At … Continue reading Harvesting Living Fields of Faith
The initial setting is our ministry’s gentle office space where we met each month. The very space almost stripped from under our feet based on the recent decision of our primary partner. A decision they had no choice to have made, because of the massive life-changing event every person in the world has had to … Continue reading Each Other & God
Upon my early rise on Monday of this week, I felt a load lifted off my spirit…my heart, my body. It was freeing to know I accomplished what I set my mind to, even though last week exposed and delivered numerous distractions; great ones, and some that could have been left in my grandfather’s antique … Continue reading A Green Fir Tree
The long days of this summer seem to be rolling together so quickly. Sunday comes, and before I know it, it’s Saturday once again. During this time, there’s so much I try to accomplish. I have gotten a considerable number of tasks done this week, but yet, I am in far reach of what I … Continue reading Pure Joys of Time
A close friend once said to me that who I am is a magnet for people who seek meaningful friendships. This comment also included her reasoning of ‘because you’re not flighty’. Though I appreciated her kind words, I simply sat with this for a few days and didn’t even overthink her statement. I just carried … Continue reading Living in God
Sunday of this week, I went back to the gym. And, I’ve been in attendance every day so far. Gardening, farm work, building and fixing things around the home, do keep me physically active. Yet, I am extremely sore from these gym visits, but still, I’m pushing through. The vitamin sea of my country requires … Continue reading Determination, Independence, & Love
Rarely am I lost for words when I begin the journey of writing this blog. My heart is often filled with many soul stories demanding to be expressed. But this morning I’ve found my attempt to be somewhat contrived, and likewise stiff and challenging. Nonetheless, the stories are still there begging to be revealed. I … Continue reading Significant Servant
Ingredients: 1 cup 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 3 1/2 cups John 3:16 6 each Proverbs 10:12 3 cups Romans 12:9 1 Tbsp 1 Ephesians 4:2-3 2 cups 1 John 4: 18-19 1 cup 1 Peter 4:8 1 Tbsp Mark 10:9 2 cups Romans 13:8 1 cup Ephesians 4:32 Season to taste with Song of Solomon 8:7 Mix … Continue reading Scripture Love Cake