Friday was the day, like “X marks the spot” on a calendar. The day, rather the evening, that my older two granddaughters would help me plant the garden. We had a conversation weeks ago about what we would plant and … Continue reading →
I wanted to do some planting tonight. I managed to put in a few new perennials, Euryopa Margarita, but not where I wanted to put them. As I dug, it became apparent that the Margarita would not work in that … Continue reading →
Our Sunday School students and adults of our congregation decorated hearts for a small garden, and the students helped to plant that garden, along with some seeds for flowers we hope will grow and remind us of this act of … Continue reading →
Today, I just finished reading Jeff Goins‘ newest book, The Art of Work. If you want to learn about how guilds and journeymen started in a trade, read the book. If you want to read about people who found themselves … Continue reading →
We’re car shopping. Our mechanic feels its time to look for something newer before ours costs us anymore. He does what’s necessary this time and we talk about places that sell cars, places he knows are reputable. It’s time to … Continue reading →
Today I blogged over at Canadian Writers Who Are Christian about the Kairos Heart Garden project and the upcoming Truth and Reconciliation closing ceremony. On April 7th, I received a message from Kairos, an ecumenical organization dedicated to social justice, … Continue reading →
Each spring I watch for the narcissus and daffodils and other flowers emerging from the ground. First the narcissus and those highly aromatic white hyacinths that are lovely in the garden but I don’t dare bring them in the … Continue reading →
Last Thursday at our workshop for church office administrators, Martin Luther showed up. It wasn’t the man himself, for he’s been dead for centuries—1546, to be precise. A green likeness of the man, who made great changes to the way … Continue reading →
Blessed means more than just saying thank you. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary defines blessed with such words as sanctified; often fortunate in the possession of, listing such items as good health and children; and bringing happiness. I could just list … Continue reading →
This morning we attended the Easter service at our church, and celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. When Christ died, he did it because God, our Father loves us so much. Jesus took our sin upon himself, but he rose … Continue reading →
