The Parable of the Sower

For years  I had a square foot garden. I would mix good soil into the beds, plant the seeds, weed and water faithfully.  The fruits of my labor?  A couple of tomatoes, a few handfuls of  beans and – if I was lucky, some lettuce.  The problem?  Deer.  They beat me …

Thanksgiving, Thanksgetting

I don’t know where I’ve been recently.  I mean, I read the news and I’m on social media – but somehow I missed the term “Thanksgetting” until today.  I kind of wish I’d missed it today too.  I came across it in on a blog and at first thought Kelly …

And It Was Good

Every time I read Genesis I am left with unanswered questions. “In the beginning”  Genesis 1:1 What about before the beginning?  God has no beginning and no end – so what was it like before he created the world?  Did he make other worlds? But then Jesus would have to die …

The Power of Vulnerability

In the post Shame and Vulnerability I discussed my current most favorite video.  Only thing is – I linked the wrong video.  Don’t get me wrong – the video I linked is a good one. It’s actually a follow up Ted talk by Brene Brown.  But the one I actually wanted …

Jesus Prays for Us

John 17 is a prayer Jesus is praying to God the Father before he goes to the cross.  It is a beautiful prayer expressing his deep love for not only his disciples, but for all believers. Jesus, Son of God, King of kings, Messiah – that Jesus cares enough about …

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