Is there a place outdoors where giving God praise comes easily for you? Reiman Gardens, a stunning 17-acre outdoor oasis in central Iowa, is one such place for me. Being immersed in the many trees, plants, and blooms creatively arranged throughout the grounds empties my mind of worry and grants my spirit a joyful lift. […]
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If I had to pick just one word to describe California’s Yosemite National Park, it would be “vast”. In fact, according to Wikipedia, the park of nearly 1,200 square miles is approximately the same size as the state of Rhode Island, and it contains roughly 800 miles of hiking trails. It is so big that
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Recently, a memory from high school led me to explore how praying Scripture helps us discover God’s direction: Several friends and I had traveled to a neighboring city to attend our first concert. In our excitement to sing along with the pop rock sensation Rick Springfield, we did not pay close attention to the route
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Strolling through a glass paneled showroom brimming with greenery, flowers, and sunlight would be a pleasure any time of year, but it is an especially welcome activity during the final days of winter. During the months of February and March, the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis holds their annual orchid show. With an estimated
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We only know — what we know — when we know. A split-second explosion came from the direction of our garage. After checking and finding nothing peculiar, my son and I shrugged it off as odd. Later that evening, my husband and I find glass across the garage floor. We examine windows and vehicle mirrors
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