For the past three years my granddaughter and myself have been growing sunflowers from seed. Each year we wait patiently their beautiful bright flowers. The sunflower is the National Flower of the Ukraine and many folks have been sharing photos of the happy flower on social media to show solidarity with the Ukraine. This week,…
Mr. Rogers in circumstances of national heartache or disaster encouraged parents of small children to point out the helpers. Those who walk beside folks who are suffering. During the past two years of pandemic, I have been looking for the helpers, those who live out Micah 6:8, who who seek justice, love kindness, and humble…
While I was searching for this weeks picture to share, I ran across this one, breathed out a sigh, and imagined a warm spring day. Winter is vital for nature to ready itself for a new growing season, a fact that causes me to pause and wonder at God’s creative work. I am looking forward…
In the morning, after I have pried myself out of bed, I head straight to my coffee machine and make a latte. As I hold my hot latte in my hands, I pray a simple prayer for the coming day. Most days it is a simple, “God, thank you for this coffee, and Lord, give…