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The ‘surprise’ garden

A new-to-me garden is an analogy for our spiritual gifts: surprising, blooming in due time, unique beautiful, and full of abundant life. Continue reading

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Playing in the Dirt

I spent yesterday morning playing in the dirt, preparing my garden. I choose to see beyond it’s present state to see it’s potential. So too, I think we are called to see the potential in ourselves and in one another. Continue reading

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Green Tomatoes

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

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