Life is a heavy load to carry these days. I am weary. I bet you are too. The concerns of 2020 keep piling up here–from coronavirus, to economic uncertainty, to racial injustice, to damaging weather patterns, to catastrophic wildfires, to religion, to politics. On and on it goes. All the stress caused by current events […]
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Wonder, good cheer, and even a prayer can be inspired by the vibrancy of a sunflower. At the end of July, I visited a field of sunflowers in my home state of Iowa. Wow, such a beautiful sight! Giant blooming towers, some stretching above six feet, painted the land yellow as far as my eyes
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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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I was inspired to write The Potter’s Hands after hearing a sermon based on Isaiah 64:8. I’ve always loved the strong imagery conveyed by the verse about the meaningful relationship we have with our Creator. With care and intention, God patiently shapes us throughout our lives. He longs for us to know him personally, trust
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He is risen–After darkness had its say,on the third day the tomb’s stone door rolled away.Again Jesus walked, talked, touched, and ate.In awe, witnesses testified, “Death is not his fate!” He is risen–The once scared, fleeing disciple crewturned around realizing the prophecies were true.With a faith immensely greater than fear,they sacrificed it all tomake the
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