“She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.” Proverbs 31:16 My heart dances with excitement when buds sprout on stark branches and spring spreads the golden dust of life to encourage the dormant vegetation. Sometimes, when I study my gardens and think about where to dig and what to plant, I start itching to get my hands in the soil and even ...
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“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:”Psalm 23:5a A beautifully set dinner table provides a warm and inviting welcome. It shows hospitality. It puts guests at ease while exhibiting the thought and time invested in the preparations. It says, “Thank you for coming and I hope you enjoy yourself.” It can be a fun and creative way to bring encouragement and ...
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“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” I Timothy 6:6 Contentment often slips out the back door as dissatisfaction strolls in the front. Our “just happy to be alive” life can turn for the worst when relationships suffer, plans fail, and security is threatened. When our lives stall or get stuck, comparing, questioning or complaining invites discontentment into our home. Perfect ...
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“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;” II Peter 1:5 I turned thirteen and realized I knew little. It wasn’t that I thought I knew everything before that age, I just wasn’t aware I needed to know more. I took life at face value and put blind faith in my parents, teachers, pastors, and friends. If they said something was so, it must be so. ...
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“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” I Corinthians 3:7 Life requires water. It’s a provision we often take for granted. That is, until it becomes polluted, gets cut off or dries up. When we lose access to it, we realize how essential it is to daily living. Like breathing, very little in God’s creation can live without it. ...
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