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A Day of Prayer for Texas: Standing Together in Faith Admist the Flood
Today, Governor Abbot called a solemn Day of Prayer across our great state of Texas – a time to unite our hearts and life our voices in hope and healing. This comes at a moment when many of our central… Continue reading
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Whispers of Nature: Lessons from a Thistle’s Journey
These photos I took recently – they are from this little adventure where I found these thistle plants going through their whole life cycle right before my eyes. I mean, just look at them! It’s like a story unfolding in… Continue reading
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The White Wonder
There you are, stretching wide and proud across the humble ground – an accidental masterpiece of nature, a silent stage where woodland magic unfolds. Af first glance, one may mistake you for a giant pancake dropped by a distracted forest… Continue reading
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When Life Gives You Thistles
There you are, strutting your stuff on that royal purple stage – spines raised, color blazing, a true diva of the underbrush. Who’s that jetting in for a taste of glory? Why it’s you, bright-green Katydid, sampling the sweet life… Continue reading
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Lessons from a Spider
It’s amazing how something so small can shift my entire perspective. A few days ago, I wondered into the woods on the side by side with my camera in hand and found myself captivated by a tiny spider and its… Continue reading
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Sun, Sweat, and Squash: Gardening in the Heart of a Texas Summer
They say everything is bigger in Texas – and I’m convinced that includes the heat. It hits different out here. The kind of heat that wraps around you around the moment you step outside and does not let go. It’s… Continue reading
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Soul Notes on a Sunday Morning
This morning was one for the books – my heart is full. Cousins of ours were baptized today at church. They are so young, so watching them take that step in their faith brought a smile to my face. During… Continue reading
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Where the Porch Still Remembers…
Can you vision yourself standing in front of this old log house time after time? I can. I actually live across the street from this old log house. This old log house has watched over my husband’s family since the… Continue reading
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Tails of Trouble: Chronicles from the Fluffside
There is something you should know before scrolling further: this blog post contains a dangerous level of cuteness. Proceed with caution, or with a squeaky toy in hand. The names of the puppies are not their actual names, just for… Continue reading
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The Fellowship of the Farm: Goats, Grits, and Galloping Giggles
Welcome to another wild episode of Farmyard Chronicles, where the grass is always greener and the drama is delightfully unscripted. Today’s tale? A full-blown soap operas featuring goats with attitude, sheep in love, a slightly suspicious bird, and one dog… Continue reading
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