Plow Up My Heart

I love the springtime when the gardens are freshly plowed and ready to plant.  Please don’t misunderstand, I don’t enjoy the process of plowing, preparing, planting or even harvesting. I love to eat the food that comes because of these steps in the process. The Lord is the One who make things grow. He builds…

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Dress Up!

I’m not one who enjoys formal “dress up” events. I don’t mind wearing a nice pair of slacks, shirt, and sports coat. I can even wear a tie in some circumstances. I prefer casual dress any day of the week. When I’m on summer vacation, I dress in shorts, t-shirt, and sandals.  I do try…

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Inside Versus Outside

There are times that I do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. There are other times that I do the right thing because I know others are watching – I really want to do the wrong thing. This reflects my motive. My motive is the “why” I do what I do.…

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Heart Management

As I get older, I think about the functionality of my heart. There are people younger than me and older than me that have “heart conditions” and they must be under the care of a cardiologist. This muscle near the center of my chest keeps blood flowing throughout my body for me to live on…

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Open Heart

Last week was Valentine’s Day here in the Unites States. There are more red hearts presented as a symbol of love. I must admit that I like participating in Valentines Day. My wife purchased me some valentine candy – she knows I love candy! It appeared that everywhere love was in the air. I think…

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Planting Seeds – Part 2

The first step in planting seeds is preparing the soil. There is a lot to know about being a good gardener. It’s important to study weather patterns and seasons. There are fertilizer options that spur the growth. (The fertilizer options are where organic versus chemically induced growth comes into play.) The farmer must know how…

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