Finding winter's heart takes you on a journey of cold. Each winter seems to move so slowly in the south as the ground stays colorless and trees bare. I wait for Spring with anticipation; waiting for the first buds to appear on the trees; the first songbirds in the Continue Reading
Winter Magic Nearing End With Winter Pruning
Winter's end is less than 25 days away. One of my end-of-winter traditions involves pruning my rose bushes and shrub trees. This year with the warm weather, I already had beautiful purple flowers on my trees. The roses had tiny buds. It was a beautiful afternoon; the temperature soared Continue Reading
#LMMLinkup: Thrive in Winter
God has a plan for his creation even during difficult seasons. Animals thrive in winter because of His divine plans. He takes care of them. I have always wondered how rabbits and the smallest of animals can survive when it is freezing outside. He gives the fur to keep them warm and Continue Reading
Just Rain This Year, No Snow
Winter magic seems to just fade away in some years. It seems just too short as the spring rains fall in February. The tree behind my house blazes with warm purple flowers on a cold wintery morning as rain pounds the roof. I see robins and cardinals flying in the back yard. We had so little Continue Reading
#LMMLinkup: The Grit & Grace of Motherhood
This "Momthing" can be hard whether you are in the middle of the messy baby and toddler years or dealing with the thorny teen issues. We all need a little inspiration and encouragement along the way. That is why I love the new book, Grit & Grace: Devotions for Continue Reading