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...
by Linda | Jun 18, 2023 | Sowing Seeds Of Faith
My Child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3 Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31 For you were made in my...
by Linda | Jun 7, 2023 | Faith and Family
They got me! It’s not easy to surprise a momma who has her pulse on every detail of her family’s life. But they did. These are the last few days of my fifth decade on earth. Friday, I turn 60. This past weekend, Mike and my children surprised me with a celebration of...
