Consider that your concept of God is one of the most important things about you. It determines how you view Him. It determines how we view ourselves and others around us. I am learning that in many ways I have created God in my own image and to my measly understanding. I pick and choose aspects of … Read more
If there’s anything the Lord made clear, it’s that he strongly dislikes hypocrites. Last night I was one and I sure got what I had coming. I am a gardening nut. I could garden all day and all night if I could. But life interferes. A few days ago, I helped a friend, who has … Read more
As I pulled up the bumpy side-road around 7.18 pm, I could see him looking up and down the road nervously. He waved enthusiastically and hurried up to me after I pulled up, shovel in his gloved right hand. “Well hi!” he greeted happily. He hurriedly took off his glove to shake my hand after he opened … Read more
I dread his calls. My friend Josh is an older gentleman who lives alone in a meticulous house. He is a great guy but overly congenial. He is as set as cement in his ways and worships orderliness. He has a magnificent garden and enjoys sharing plants. I ran into him the other day and … Read more
I love hummingbirds. All facts about them astound me. I once sat stunned under a feeder as one buzzed the top of my head repeatedly. My wincing face portrayed my certainty that the pointed beak at the end of those deafening wing-beats was going to bore holes in my irises! There is one hummingbird I … Read more