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August 19, 2017

in Hope, Surmounting Difficulties

My English Garden Dreams

I yearn to be a better gardener. Even as I struggle to make my tiny plot work, I have an English garden in mind.

Illustration of a rabbit hiding under a tree amidst soft dandelions

May 19, 2017

in Christian Mindfulness, Connecting with God, Mindful Soul

Remaining Tender in a Hard World

I collect dandelion leaves to feed our children's bunnies on my walks. The leaves I find along the buzzing roadside are tougher leaved and pocked by sharp roadside pebbles.

Christian Mindfulness (It's a thing.) Illustration of woman in meditation pose, praying pose

May 4, 2017

in Christian Mindfulness, Connecting with God, Mindful Soul

Christian Mindfulness: It’s a Thing

Christian Mindfulness: It's a thing and probably an ancient one at that. The most natural rhythm between God and I has become receiving from Him and me giving thanks in return.

illustration of a woman on stepping stones in the fog

March 28, 2017

in Seeking Wisdom, Surmounting Difficulties

In the Fog

There will be times in your Christian walk when you will be able to see no further than your own hand in the fog of your circumstances. Take heart, you were brought here for a purpose.

small blue bird perched on a large hand eating seeds in shape of hearts, I stand on the edge of Your hand and eat seeds of love and courage.

February 28, 2017

in Small Poetry

Seeds of Love and Courage

I stand on the edge of Your hand, and eat seeds of love and courage.

February 22, 2017

in Connecting with God, Hope, Mindful Soul

Regal Simpleness

Regal Simpleness: Before we were even a twinkle in our mother’s eye, I believe our inmost being was handcrafted by God in a heavenly place.

November 29, 2016

in Love, Relationships

The truth is: small, simple acts of kindness ADD UP. They add up into a body of work called “LOVE”. But before you start proofing the pudding of a relationship, you must have 4 key ingredients, within yourself, to be free enough to love. If

November 15, 2016

in Mindful Soul, The Art of Surrender

The Pedestal of the Heart

Some Background - Pedestal of Our Hearts It’s my opinion that we all have a pedestal in our hearts: a place of prominence and devotion. It’s a hidden, deep place in our hearts where we want to pour out unconditional love and focus. (This could be

April 28, 2016

in Inspiration

Planting Thanks

I always wondered where was this "JOY" that was supposed to fill the Christian life? I didn't realize you have to start planting thanks to receive the fruits of JOY.

April 16, 2016

in Creative & Meaningful Pursuits

Gardening: The Big Plant

I can do the big-plant of gardening, but can I be a cultivator of a good life?