Yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. Romans 4:20-21 I stared at the picture of Robin’s garden projected on the wall as she spoke words of truth to all who gathered around. It was a visual of the garden of her heart. The boxed beds were full of life and the plants stood tall and green. It was evident there would be a

The one I love calls to me: Arise, my dearest. Hurry, my darling. Come away with me! I have come as you have asked to draw you to my heart and lead you out. For now is the time, my beautiful one.” Songs of Songs 2:10 In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3 It was a rainy Saturday morning and I was delighted with the invitation into my friend’s garden. Her tone was a little apologetic as she asked, “D

"Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:11 I was clicking away on the computer writing another blog when her call came. It was not a distraction to me, but obviously what God wanted me to write about today. The minutes we shared together on the phone were the message we heard at Touching Hearts yesterday, lived out in the practical. She quickly told me of the warfare she had been experiencing the last few days. Words hurled toward her

Ten years of growth had produced a beautiful landscape of Hosta plants along the edge of the path leading from the pool. They obviously love their dwelling because they have flourished in every way. The dirt and shade provide what they need to stretch their roots deep and wide. They are actually the prettiest things of my entire yard. They are a bit out of place with all the other overgrowth, weeds, vines and bare ground. The plants were beginning to merge into each other’s t