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A Handful of Mud
Photo by Debi Squire At daybreak on Friday of creation, the Lord God Almighty reached out of heaven and took a handful of clay‑-red clay, a plentiful type containing grit for strength but stubborn to mold. However He is patient. He spoke every other element in...
The Death of Little Miss Perfect
Photo by Debi Squire It must be hard to be Little Miss Perfect. I’m guessing about that. I wouldn’t know. I’m an imperfect perfectionist. That’s hard enough. My parents didn’t put unrealistic expectations on me. Did they expect me to walk on water? Heal the sick?...
Squash or Gourds?
Photo by Debi Squire When we lived on the farm, Hubby planted a garden enough to feed a small third world nation. Once the seeds were in the ground, weed control was all mine. While our babies slept, I’d charge forth to battle weeds. I couldn’t help but marvel over...
Raccoon Raid
Photo by Daleen Keithley A gang of hungry racoons taught me peace needs to be defended. John and I stared at our ravaged sweet corn patch. What a mess!” The rest of the garden was untouched, but little handprints in the mud told the tale: Raccoons had been in the...
Pursing Joy
Don't pursue joy: Pursue Christ. If you seek the gift alone, it will flee from you. If you seek Christ alone, the gift will come to you. Seek the Giver: not the gift. You were created for Joy. Look for Him.
Squash or Gourds?
When we lived on the farm, Hubby planted a garden big enough to feed a small third world nation. Once the seeds were in the ground, hoeing was all mine. While our babies slept, I’d charge forth to battle weeds. I couldn’t help but marvel over the Divine enchantment...
Deadheading the Past
I deadhead my garden almost every day. It keeps my flowers looking great by extending their time in bloom. If I neglect to cut off the spent blossoms, the plant may go dormant or set seed. When I work in the garden, God often reveals truths to me. Last Saturday, as I...
For the Birds
The sun was shining, and birdsongs filled the air. It was time to clean and refill bird feeders. Feeders attract birds I ordinarily wouldn’t see such as cedar waxwings, orioles, all kinds of woodpeckers, and more. Wild bird food can be slim pickings in early spring...
A Tale of Mama Cat and Chicky
We were swimming at a neighbor’s farm pond when we noticed one of his sons carrying something small, black, and fuzzy to the water’s edge. Naturally, we wanted to know what he had. It was a newly hatched bantam rooster. He was planning to drown the little chick....
Sonrise
My mother celebrated Easter in a big way. She could find parallels to the events of Easter at every turn. As soon as new Spring fabrics arrived, Mom would buy a bolt. During dark winter days, she sewed dresses and shirts for all 8 of her children and herself. While it...