What’s Eating You?

“…and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.”‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭1:4‬ ‭ Behold, the glorious Hemipholiota populnea. The what now? I hear your confusion. Let me help you out. The hemipholiota populnea. You know. The mushroomy thingie growing in this

The People of the Not Yet

“That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.””‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭ This is my garden today. It’s not exactly – er, ‘garden-y’. No peas and carrots. No corn or squash. No flowers.

The Pearl

““Again, the Kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant on the lookout for choice pearls. When he discovered a pearl of great value, he sold everything he owned and bought it!”‭‭Matthew‬ ‭13:45-46‬ ‭ Another cryptic kingdom clue. This time, pearls. Pearls are fascinating. How they are developed – through a creature’s pain and misfortune –

The Hunt

“In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭ “Where to now?” I consult the crudely drawn map. “To the gazebo! Ruuuun!” *footsteps* *giggles* *panting* (That last was mine. I don’t run much on purpose anymore.) “Now where? Now where?” *me trying not to pant* “We have to check by the

The Hunt

“In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2:3‬ ‭ “Where to now?” I consult the crudely drawn map. “To the gazebo! Ruuuun!” *footsteps* *giggles* *panting* (That last was mine. I don’t run much on purpose anymore.) “Now where? Now where?” *me trying not to pant* “We have to check by the

You Are in the Will

“I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance.”‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭1:18‬ The dreaded will. Most of us need to write one – it makes things a lot easier on those who