following Jesus
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The Parable of the Petunias

Let’s begin with a confession. I am not a horticulturist. I am not a great gardener. I am not even a very good plant grower. Sometimes, I get lucky, though. Late in March, feeling brave with the arrival of spring, I bought lots of flowers. Some for my flower beds; some to enjoy in pots Continue reading
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Any Softball Fans Out There?!

Sitting just to the right of the third-base dugout, a mere two rows above floor level, I was in my newfound happy place. My face felt the breeze, and the smell of wet leather coming off the gloves danced around my nose. With every pitch, my own gut fluttered with excitement. Though the game had… Continue reading