The weather has been a little damp lately, but I can finally feel the warmth starting to creep back in, and it’s giving me that familiar itch to get outside. Every spring, as soon as the air softens even a little, I start imagining what the yard will look like in a few weeks. Before…
Seeds of Success: A Guide on How to Choose the Right Seeds for Your Garden
Embarking on a gardening journey is an exciting endeavor, and selecting the right seeds is the first step towards a thriving garden. With a plethora of options available, choosing the perfect seeds may seem overwhelming. However, with a bit of knowledge and careful consideration, you can set the foundation for a successful and bountiful garden….
Week 1 Journal Prompts: The Call to Grow Up
Use these prompts throughout the week to reflect, pray, and respond to what God is doing in you. 1. Where am I spiritually right now? Describe your current season with honesty. Are you growing, coasting, or struggling? 2. What areas of my life show signs of spiritual immaturity? Think about your reactions, habits, relationships, or…
The Call to Grow Up part 2
Growing up in Christ isn’t just about knowing more—it’s about becoming someone new. Paul’s words in Ephesians 4 remind us that spiritual maturity is not optional for the believer. It’s the natural—and necessary—direction of a life transformed by Jesus. But here’s the truth we often overlook: growth is not always glamorous. It’s not a straight…
The Call to Grow Up
Read: Ephesians 4:1–16 Christian maturity is not just a suggestion; it’s something we are called to. God wants us to grow in every way, becoming more like Christ, with help from other believers and the power of the Spirit.If you’ve seen a toddler insist on doing something “all by myself,” you know how strong our…
Easter Sunday: The Overflow of Contentment — Gratitude, Generosity, and Worship
Easter Sunday bursts onto the scene with light, hope, and resurrection joy. After the darkness of Good Friday and the silence of Holy Saturday, the empty tomb declares a truth that changes everything: Christ is alive, and because He lives, we can live with a fullness the world cannot give. This fullness—this deep contentment in Christ—does…
Holy Saturday: The Secret of Contentment — Christ Is Enough
Holy Saturday is the quiet day of the Easter story—the day between the agony of the cross and the triumph of the resurrection. It is a day marked by silence, uncertainty, and waiting. The disciples did not yet know that Easter morning was coming. All they could see was loss. All they could feel was…
Good Friday: The Illusion of More — When Is Enough, Enough?
Good Friday stands as one of the most sobering and revealing moments in human history. At the foot of the cross, the illusions we cling to are exposed for what they are—fragile, temporary, and ultimately unable to satisfy the deepest longings of the human heart. Our culture insists that happiness is found in “more”: more…
Matthew 16:24
Matthew 16:24 stands as one of the most arresting and transformative statements Jesus ever made. Spoken in the shadow of His first explicit prediction of the cross, this verse serves as a hinge in the Gospel narrative—a moment when Jesus turns from revealing who He is to revealing what it means to belong to Him. After…
Uncovering the Hidden Story – What Your Garden Inherited
Every garden carries a history—some intentional, some accidental, and some quietly unfolding over years of growth and neglect. Before you begin reshaping your new outdoor space, it helps to understand the story you’ve stepped into. What you discover now will guide every decision you make later, from what to nurture to what to gently let…