This month on the blog we have been exploring the idea of flourishing through the acronym “BLOOM,” and today we are looking at the first “O”: Open your heart to His word. Soil often is used in scripture to represent our hearts, and their ability to receive God’s word. Jesus talked about this concept in…
Imagine with me for a moment a beautiful garden. A few weeks ago, a friend and I had the opportunity to go to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Columbus, Ohio. We could see blooms and glimpses of spring everywhere. It was breathtaking. My heart was overwhelmed with the beauty as we walked around…
Lessons of spiritual flourishing come at work and play, in parenting, grandparenting, and friendship—really anywhere. Jesus guides and infuses all of life—there is no separation between spiritual life and the rest of life. Therefore, when Sue and Linda asked me to join The Sublime Soiree as a guest blogger this month on the theme of…
Yesterday, we introduced ways to flourish through the first letter in our acronym, BLOOM: In her book, Scouting the Divine, Margaret Feinberg uncovered some great Biblical truths through her own Scripture study and through interviews with some farmers. Today, as we consider the soil of our own hearts, let’s think about a couple more lessons…
My husband and I recently planted a tree and some shrubs, and as we did, I was reminded of the first suggestion in our acronym of “BLOOM” – Be mindful of your heart. This month, as we in the Midwest begin our Spring planting, we thought it would be fun to revisit the idea of…
In the ancient city of Jericho, nestled between fortified walls and the dust of the desert, lived a woman named Rahab. To the casual observer, Rahab was an unlikely heroine—a prostitute by profession, residing on the very edge of society, both figuratively and literally. But to those who look deeper, Rahab’s story is one of…
This Saturday I had the opportunity to go to an event that was sponsored by the NEO Women Team. What a treat to hear Susie Larson speak about being fully alive. I had never heard of Susie Larson before, and she is funny, vulnerable, and engaging. I must say that I went into the day…
Spring is springing in the northern hemisphere! This season is exciting, as we watch leaves bud, vegetation push up through the ground, and early Spring flowers bloom bright. Images of new life dot the landscape like paths of bread crumbs leading us to the full display of life that Summer brings. What a joy! …
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