The Master Gardener
Read Hebrews 12:4-11 A few years ago, I moved across the street from my sister, Andrea. It’s been so much fun! Last summer we decided to join forces and plant...
The Pruned Life
Read John 15:2 and Psalm 1:4 “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more...
Practice: Lectio Divina
Each Saturday during Lent, we will take some time as a church family to practice a different spiritual discipline or spiritual practice together. Today, we are practicing Lectio Divina with...
Spiritual Sustenance
Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17 While I secretly wish I was a master gardener, and am fairly knowledgeable about the plants growing outside our house, I confess our indoor plants are...
An Invitation to Peace
Read Philippians 4:8-9 I approach worry with the same dedication an Olympic athlete trains for their sport. I train daily and continually. I lie awake at night thinking of new...
Nourishment from God
Read Proverbs 2:1-8 I love words. I love to read them. I love to learn them in English and other languages. I love to teach them to my English as...
Abiding in His Word
Read Psalm 119:9-16 When I was going to college at UW-Stevens Point, my roommate and I committed to memorize Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible! It took several months,...
He is With You
Read Joshua 1:7-9 These verses are some of my favorites in the Bible. I used to carry Joshua 1:9 on a notecard in my backpack to peek at during the...
The Nourished Life
Read Psalm 1:2 and John 15:3-7 There is that time between planting a garden and harvesting it that feels like it stretches on and on. During this time the plants...
Practice: Prayer Walking
Each Saturday during Lent, we will take some time as a church family to practice a different spiritual discipline or spiritual practice together. Today, we are practicing Prayer Walking with...