I don’t love cooking, but I do love eating a homemade meal. So I cook. In much the same way, I don’t love gardening, but I do love eating fresh, homegrown veggies. So I go to the farmer’s market. Ha! However, there were a couple of summers that my gardener husband had time and energyContinueContinue reading “Cultivate: Tilling for Hope”
Category Archives: Hope
Cultivate: Plowing for Hope
One winter I had the inspired idea to plant tulip bulbs in the hard, red dirt of Oklahoma. I went into the project thinking I’d dig some holes, drop in some bulbs, and wait for spring. But what transpired was HARD WORK. My little spade proved quite inadequate, especially used by my scrawny-mom arms. IContinueContinue reading “Cultivate: Plowing for Hope”
Hope Revival
Even people who don’t typically keep up with the NFL (National Football League) have more than likely heard about the recent collapse of Buffalo Bills player, Damar Hamlin. The night Damar’s heart stopped beating on the football field, everyone present and watching on TV stopped. Right where they were. With bated breath. Praying and hopingContinueContinue reading “Hope Revival”
Hope Redeemed
Turn the news on, and we hear story after story that seemingly affirms what we’ve suspected: the world is out of control. Invasions, crime, political divides, corruption, and religious failures scream to our fears, “There’s no hope!” Add to this list our personal burdens–family conflict, financial strain, failing health–and it’s no wonder we’ve become theContinueContinue reading “Hope Redeemed”
Hope Remains
She busied herself in the garden, tending to the tender new shoots under the gentle spring sun. But her thoughts betrayed her, harkening back to the forbidden box she’d hidden under blankets and bedding. What’s in that box? Why am I not allowed to open it? Curiosity. A gift from the god of gods thatContinueContinue reading “Hope Remains”