Our culture likes us to think that purity is the last thing needed in any relationship. If a relationship is to be truly loving, says the culture, it must involve sex. After all why else would magazines like “Cosmo” and “Self” run endless articles of “10 ways to please your man’ and ‘Sexy secrets to heat up the bedroom!’ Continue reading
This trend toward self-criticism isn’t just damaging on an emotional level, but also on a spiritual one. Each time we compare ourselves to others, and find ourselves incomplete, we disregard the uniqueness of the person God has created us to be. Continue reading
Caring for our gardens as the frost arrives can be time consuming, but it`s worth it. It’s worth it because I value knowing where my food comes from and how it’s been grown. It’s worth it because THESE tomatoes are special – they’re proof that I have been witness to, and participant in, God’s creation in action. It’s worth it because I see in my care of these tomato plants the same type of care that God has for me. Continue reading
Despite the current heatwave, I’m staying cool without air conditioning. And that’s an intentional choice for several reasons – for my finances, for my health, and for the planet that God has called me to help care for. Continue reading
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