The Sunflower Diaries: Rest

I did not expect the COVID-19 crisis to become a time of rest, but it has. Sometimes, I feel guilty … More

The Sunflower Diaries: Sunflower Seedlings, Bug Bites, and Allergies

I’ve been spending a lot of time outside, walking and working in the yard, and I have the bug bites, … More

The Birds Were Singing Songs of Spring

Written on January 10, 2020 This morning, the birds sang in a way I did not recognize at first. They … More

How do we live in this world and maintain our faith in God?

During tough seasons of life, I have found that I adopt a hard shell to protect myself. Life conditioned me … More

The One Form of Darkness that is Good

This spring, a thrasher, which is a tan bird about the size of a robin, made a nest in a … More

Spring Came Early

Last year, it took a while for spring to arrive. Cool temperatures and weeks of rain lingered well into May. … More

The Seasons have Changed

“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; the flowers appear on the earth; the time … More

The Seasons are Changing

Gradual change reminds me of the shifts that occur when winter becomes spring. In February, which is often the coldest … More