I hope the story never gets old—that astonishing embrace, the father’s widely enfolding welcome to his returning son. …
Garden Tools in Hand
Garden tools serve as handy metaphors for the disciplines of the faith. Just as tools help cultivate a garden, faith …
Garden Volunteers
Garden “volunteers” is a term with two meanings. Surely, we are fortunate when others volunteer to help us with our work …
At Last—Poppies!
We are at the last, dear gardeners—the last of Lent and the day commemorating the Last Supper. Likewise, what is the …
Drawn in by Daffodils
Does anything draw in quite like the daffodil—to all that is bright to behold? Their little trumpets seem to loudly …
Listen to the Lord in Lilies
Easter lilies are filling up florists and grocers' floral departments, in anticipation of the glorious celebration …
Trust the Lord in Tulips
What better way to take in the “flowers of the field” than to visit a field of flowers…look, look! My friend and trusted …
Keep His Company in Chamomile Tea
When a friend invites you to a cup of tea, implicit in the invitation is cozy company. Whether served in dainty, floral …
Come to Me in Crown Anemones
The bloom is on! Rosen School of Hebrew reports that southern Israel is resplendent in red—crown anemones are covering …
A Lenten Look at Flowers of the Field
The Lenten season began yesterday, 40 days sectioned off as a prelude to Easter Sunday. Why set apart these days? To …
Winter Garden of Light
Welcome winter to the northern hemisphere—yet what would otherwise be the darkest day, the fewest hours of daylight at …
Simple Thanks in 5 Solas
Wishing you, dear gardener, a happy Thanksgiving and a beautiful day filled in the simplest ways with God’s …