by Linda | Jul 28, 2023 | Front Porch Friday
With the warmer days of July upon us, the lazy days of summer conjure up images of rest and relaxation. I love sitting, overlooking the garden with good book and a tall glass of iced tea.I can’t help but think about the years it’s taken years to get to its fullness...
by Linda | Jul 25, 2023 | Cultivating Life's Garden
Mother’s Day falls in May, Father’s Day in June, but did you know that July celebrates Parent’s Day? Yep – today is Parent’s Day! I had no idea! It’s a lesser-known holiday, that shines a light on the tough yet rewarding job of...
by Linda | Jun 30, 2023 | Front Porch Friday
Freedom. Such a simple two-syllable word. For many Americans living in the “land of the free and the home of the brave,” it is a cherished, almost sacred word. It is a forceful word that captures a central belief that separates Americans from most other cultures, as...
by Linda | Jun 27, 2023 | Rooted In Prayer
God of grace, in the story of creation, you made the earth a garden and entrusted it to us to till and to keep, a place of peace and beauty where we could walk with you. In the story of redemption, the one who died for us was buried in a garden, and there you raised...
by Linda | Jun 21, 2023 | Nourishment For The Soul
I’m feeling lazy! I just sat and stared into space. I owned it. I was a mess. There you have it – my confession. I shared these words with a friend, embarrassed of my state of mental health. She sat quietly for a moment, then said “It’s...
