“You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.” Luke 10:41b- 42a “Sonshine” Plants can grow, but won’t thrive without light. A few years ago, one of our daughters tested an interesting science project. She planted a seed in soil within a jar covered with aluminum foil. After several weeks, she…
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Growing Guidance, Part III
“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Frequent Feedings Great soil and proper watering provide a great foundation for a garden. Fertilization helps plants thrive and produce more. How do we “fertilize” our spiritual lives? Some examples include: reading a book on a newer subject…
Growing Guidance, Part II
Frequent Watering “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 Once you’ve established your plants in good soil, you must water them frequently to help them thrive. If you water a plant with too little water, the roots are stretching, searching for more. Best case scenario, these…
Growing Guidance: Part I
Planted in Fertile Soil I’m not a great gardener. Every spring I attempt to coax forth a beautiful array of blooms proclaiming my green thumb. But my garden tends to shout “I’m neglected!” as its loudest proclamation. As I gazed out into the garden this weekend I was excited to see many vegetable plants growing…