This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we encountered a lone woman and her giant Malinois carrying her tree down like a prize …
Practicing Joy Through Patience in Growth
PRACTICING JOY Fruit will come in due season. We may not FEEL joyful. We may not feel love, peace, good, kind, merciful, faithful, gentle, or feel we possess self-control. But if we are IN CHRIST, fruit WILL COME. Root yourself! Dig deep into the soil. Soak in the moisture and the nutrients around you. Connect …
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Good Company
This morning I went for a walk. As I stepped out the door I realized the cool spring air had given way to a heaviness in expectation of the coming rain. Yet, the birds sang and the squirrels played. Morning walks have become a custom for me in the era of social distancing lock-down. And …
