Finding God in the Garden is easy. When springtime rolls around, it’s hard for me not to write about my favorite season. Visions of pink and blue hydrangeas, white gardenias, yellow daylilies, coral heuchera, and purple petunias dance in my head. Every year I save up for colorful replacements or new varieties. There are some things about this time of year, however, that can destroy its beauty–if I let it.
7 Secrets of a Long, Grace-filled Marriage
What makes a marriage flourish? Here are 7 secrets of a long and satisfying marriage.
Book Giveaway & Author Interview with Deborah Raney
Home stirs up a variety of images and memories. In recent blogs, I talked about heaven, our real home. But today, I’m offering a new book giveaway from author Deborah Raney called Home to Chicory Lane. A great start to a new Christian fiction series, Deborah’s new book introduces us to the home of the Whitman family. I love the inviting back cover blurb from Deborah’s new book: WELCOME TO CHICORY INN… WHERE FAMILY IS (ALMOST) ALWAYS WELCOME!
It Takes So Little to Be Above Average
Great relationships thrive on little things: compliments, intentional caring behaviors, thoughtful deeds that say, “I love you!”
When Different Is Good
I’m done. Finished. Last One. That’s what I said the last time. But this time I mean it. Ever uttered those words? If it hadn’t involved our entire neighborhood, I probably wouldn’t have attempted it–again. Digging out, sorting through, putting stuff out, packing it back–or giving it away–the entire scenario of yet another garage sale stirred up dusty arguments that refuse to die.