Seriously ~ what a mess! While this may look like a hot mess, this was the garden of 2021. I am well aware that it totally looks like nothing but a weed patch; however, over 500 jars/freezer bags were harvested off this little piece of dirt that year. (Nerd Alert: I keep a canning spreadsheet)…

Drought – when a lack of surface water forces plants to root deeper in the ground to reach water needed for survival Ever been in a place where it seems like God is no where no be seen ~ like you’re just needing even a few sprinkles of water to bring relief. The situation may…

I’ll be Happy When Resolution Ever been diagnosed with the “I’ll be happy when . . .” syndrome or made resolutions year after year to no avail. Guilty of both! Waiting for things to be in line with our distorted expectations or thinking we’re going to fix something with a simple declaration never works. In…

Holy Assets Have you ever read through the genealogy of Jesus and said, “I’ve read about these people; how could they be holy assets? Why are they included in Jesus’ family tree?” There are truly some interesting characters in our Savior’s lineage. One in particular that caught my attention was Judah. Jacob and Leah’s son,…

Who am I ~ what defines me? Am I defined by my family, how I grew up, my education, my mistakes? What is it that identifies me? 3 1/2 months old – I always have loved reading! This little gem was cut to fit into one of my grandma’s lockets. . . college senior picture…