Tag: Chapter 2

Can You Come Out to Play?

Empty swing set on a beach

There is something about the innocent, carefree season of childhood that I think we all long to reconnect with. But it’s not easy. I saved a meme that read: “Children smile an average of 400 times a day; adults 15. Children laugh about 150 times a day; adults 6. Children play between 4 to 6 hours a day; adults maybe 20 minutes. What happened?¹”

When a spiritual father was on his death bed, I asked him what he would wish for me to do more of after he is gone. His response? “Play more.” 

That was not the answer I expected! But the truth is, play (and its  twin, “rest”) is …

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Among the Lilies

Feeding Among the Lilies

Do you have a favorite flower?  What is the reason for it?   Whatever your story, I believe it may be something our Creator planted in your heart, as to a certain quality that He wants you to think of whenever you see that flower!

The Daylily (or the “Tiger Lily”) has been a favorite …

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“Love Among the Thorns” – In the Secret Garden Part 1

A Lily Among Thorns

The moment the Shulamite woman dreamed about had finally arrived, that one she waited for, and journeyed at such great risk to experience. King Solomon was standing with her and holding her hands, staring at her adoringly. They exchanged some words of praise at their appearance to each other, skipping small talk entirely. Neither one were ever much for small talk.

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