If you give a moose a muffin, he’ll need some butter with it. And if you give a mouse a cookie, he’ll surely need a glass of milk. If you give a pig a pancake, he’ll ask for the syrup. But what happens if you give an older woman a question? I’ve talked recently about the need for older women… Read More
When James and I were the young parents of one precious toddler, we were pleased as punch to share every milestone with others, especially the eager-to-hear senior adults at our church. So one day as we enjoyed a Southern cooked lunch with the senior adult group at Bowdon Baptist Church in Georgia, we took the opportunity to share Daniel’s latest… Read More
Father, You have promised that if we wait upon You, sit at Your feet and wait for nourishment, encouragement, and direction, You will infuse us with renewed energy and strength. Oh, how we need to be reinvigorated by You! With Your Word, revive us (Psalm 119:93, 154). With the Bread of Life, feed us, fill us, satisfy us (Psalm 81:10,… Read More
We weren’t meant to do life alone. And guess what? You don’t even have to plant alone! We’ve been talking about planting, sowing good seed into the soil of our lives. We’ve talked about preparing the soil and being intentional about sowing the good see of God’s Word deep into that soil so it could take root and grow. But… Read More
As you drive through some states in the spring time, you’re sure to notice mounds of wildflowers in the medians or off the shoulders of the highways. In Texas, especially, you’ll marvel at the tall, sapphire Blue Bonnets and the fiery orange-red Indian Paintbrushes. I’ve also noticed such glorious splashes of color along the highways in Arizona, Oklahoma, Colorado, and… Read More
Last week I started out with grand intentions. And then I flopped. But we’re going to pick up where I left off last Monday and carry on with the gardens of our lives today. Because, after all, we can’t wait another day to get something good into the soil of our lives. Except before we can plant anything of any… Read More