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The Price of Roadside Attractions

Years ago, my husband and I were traveling to visit the Chickasaw Nation in southern Oklahoma when something alongside the freeway caught our attention. Neither of us could figure out what it was at first, which naturally made us stare even harder. As we got closer, the strange little creature finally came into view. It…
The Other Side of the Soil

There is something almost backward about planting a seed. If I had one tiny seed in my hand and wanted to keep it safe, common sense might tell me to protect it. Keep it dry. Put it somewhere nothing can damage it. Maybe tuck it into a little envelope and place it safely in a…
Cold Case

Scripture Focus: “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.” — Galatians 5:9 There are certain discoveries in life that require a little courage, and somewhere on that list has to be the mystery container hiding in the back of the refrigerator. You know the one. It has somehow worked its way behind the pickles and…
Not Quite… Not Quite… TOO LATE!

Scripture Focus: “Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.” — Proverbs 3:28 There are few foods that demand quite as much attention as an avocado. On Monday, a man brings home a beautiful one from the grocery store already tasting the…
The Check Engine Light That Wouldn’t Mind Its Business

Scripture: “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.” -Psalm 139:23 There are two types of people in this world: those who see the check engine light come on and immediately schedule an appointment… and those who take it as more of a suggestion. I would like to say…
The Little Things Matter — Caring for Life in the Quiet Places

Scripture Focus: “Let all things be done decently and in order.” —1 Corinthians 14:40 Life has a way of making the big things feel most important. Big decisions. Big dreams. Big prayers. Big turning points. And while those things do matter, Scripture has a quiet way of pulling attention back to the places people often…
Isn’t It Strange?

Some thoughts don’t need a stage. They need a lamp, a quiet room, and a brave heart. This is one of those. Not a scolding—more like a mirror held gently, where you can see what’s true without flinching. Because if we’re honest, the hardest battles usually aren’t out there somewhere. They’re right here… in what…
Wholly Yours

Scripture Focus: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. “ Time is the currency of love. You…