The Seedling—ON BLOG Sitting on the glider on the backyard swing set, I bask in the beauty of an early spring day. As I rock gently back and forth, the soft squeaking of the glider mesmerizes me, like the gentle creaking of a comfortable rocking chair. High in our mulberry trees, the male cardinal callsContinue reading “The Seedling”
Category Archives: A word of prayer
Faithfulness
Some inspiration this spring morning from Charles H. Spurgeon “Every promise of Scripture is a writing of God, which may be pleaded before Him with this reasonable request, ‘Do as Thou hast said.’ The Heavenly Father will not break His Word to His own child.” Father, thank you for your Word and for always keepingContinue reading “Faithfulness”
Taste and See
This verse reminds me of the Dr. Suess book, “Green Eggs and Ham.” You, know, where the character repeats, “I do not like green eggs and ham” throughout the book–at least until he finally tastes them. Then he loves them. This is so true for our friends who’ve never tasted God’s goodness. They think theyContinue reading “Taste and See”
Through the Psalms, Chapter 7
Chapter 7, vs 1-2 & 17 Lord my God, I take refuge in you; Save and deliver me from all who pursue me, Or they will tear me apart like a lion And rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; IContinue reading “Through the Psalms, Chapter 7”
Welcome, Spring!
Winter went out like a crazy man: winds howled, gusting to 60 miles an hour, and in spite of above freezing temperatures, it snowed most of the day. Fortunately, Spring has not disappointed, and she has entered like a lady. Temperatures in the 50s with a blue, sunny sky. My pear tree is starting toContinue reading “Welcome, Spring!”
A Child’s First Steps
A Child’s First Steps Do you remember watching a baby learn to walk? First, he holds Mom’s hand tightly, walking with the reassurance of that grip. Soon he lets go, taking tentative steps on his chubby legs. Back and forth he walks, from Mom to Dad and back to Mom. He has complete confidence; hisContinue reading “A Child’s First Steps”
Hard Times
“…the deepest spiritual lessons are not learned by his letting us have our way in the end, but by his making us wait, bearing with us in love and patience until we are able to honestly pray what he taught his disciples to pray: Thy will be done.” ~ Elizabeth Elliot ~ Lord, I thankContinue reading “Hard Times”
Wisdom
We don’t brag about having wisdom because it comes from God. Our Lord’s wisdom in us is evident by the way we live. Thank you, Lord, for generously sharing your wisdom with those who ask. Give us the wisdom to live Godly lives and humbly help others.
Through the Psalms, Psalm 6
Through the Psalms, Psalm 6 I encourage you to read the entire psalm Psalm 6:6-9 “I am worn out from my groaning, All night long I flood my bed with weeping And drench my couch with tears. My eyes grow weak with sorrow; They fail because of my foes. Away from me all you whoContinue reading “Through the Psalms, Psalm 6”
Walk in the Light
On the surface, this sounds so simple. But it requires understanding or interpreting the metaphor, “walk in the light.” So what do you do to “walk in the light”? Father, open our eyes to understand the ways we can “walk in the light.” Keep us walking and teach us to fellowship with one another andContinue reading “Walk in the Light”
Growing Our Faith Together 