For the Late-Blooming Souls

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  My backyard meets up with a wide landscape nursery, so for the past eleven years, I've enjoyed seasonal changes on display. My favorite time of year is right now, mid-September, when everything is halfway between green and gold as though fall is taking a deep breath and isn't ready to finish converting all the foliage yet. About five years ago, we planted two quaking aspen trees in the back yard and they're quite tall now. Since we planted them, I've come to love the one on the right more than the one on the left. They're the same height, breadth, and … [Read more...]

GraceLaced by Ruth Chou Simons

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Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. (And then I went and bought a bunch of copies to give away to my friends and family.)     A few years ago, I came across some beautiful artwork that wove Scripture verses with watercolor in a way that brought the words to living color. It was breathtaking and I couldn't wait to see more of this artist's work and to share her prints with my friends. The artist is Ruth Chou Simons and she has been sharing her art through her blog and online shoppe GraceLaced … [Read more...]

I Belong to Jesus. So Does My Social Media.

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  A few months ago, I sat in front of my laptop deep in thought, my cursor hovering over the word “unfriend”.   Right then, I unexpectedly visualized the last person I knew of who had “unfriended” me.   I had been unfriended before but this time was different.   This time, the person was a beloved and respected friend, someone who played an impactful role in my life and my husband’s.   Instead of talking to us personally about an issue, this person chose to abruptly end all contact. It’s been about a year, and though … [Read more...]