How to Plant a Spring Garden

“She considers a field and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.” — Proverbs 31:16 Winter is on her last leg here in the Midwest and I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring. The boys and I spend as much time outside as we can on warmish days, so I... Continue Reading →

Knowing When to Plant a Garden

Spring will be here very soon! As I am writing this, the sun is shining and the next two days will be near 70 degrees F! Times such as these are a breath of fresh air in the midst of many, many gloomy and cold winter days. As spring approaches, it is time to begin... Continue Reading →

Gird Yourself With Joy

"The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothes themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy."Psalm 65:12-13 I read Psalm 65 a few weeks ago and was particularly struck by the wording found in verse 12: "...the hills gird themselves... Continue Reading →

Quiet Spring Beauty

"...and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you..."1 Thessalonians 4:11 I've noticed something as spring begins to emerge this year: many of the changes that take place during springtime are quiet. Quite a few don't make a... Continue Reading →

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