Prayers Blog Posts

Feed the Butterflies
Butterfly migrations are in full swing and I’m desperately trying to keep some native bloomers alive to fuel them on their journeys.

Zingy Chickpea Salad
Full of fresh herbs and zingy dressing, this wholesome salad makes a great side dish for grilled meats, especially fish, or a complete bowl lunch by itself.

Parched and Oh, so Very Thirsty
My soul is mirroring my parched and weary garden.

Tail-Gating Charcuterie
Charcuterie boards are all the rage, as you well know. But how about adapting this entertaining trend to picnics and tailgating?

Back to School Without a Stick
I read a meme shared by a teacher on Facebook. If a child on the playground found a stick and was going around hitting other children, would you give all the other children sticks to defend themselves, or would you take away the one stick?

August Garden To-Do, Or Not To-Do List
Survival is the name of the game!

Fruit Syrup
Hospitality was baked into how we operated in our home in Lebanon.

Mindless Gardening
Last Sunday, instead of regular Sunday School, we had a potluck breakfast in the fellowship hall for all ages. I found myself sitting out of the way conversing with a friend who happened to ask me how I handled anxious thoughts.

What is Success?
I recently read a few lines from Ralph Waldo Emerson in which he defines the word “success.”

Summer Corn Salad
I look for excuses not to turn on the stove or oven in the summer. So what are my go-to dishes? Salads!