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In the summer, I bought two Tropical Butterfly Weed plants.  They are a member of the milkweed family and Monarch Butterflies are drawn to this plant (and other milkweeds) to lay eggs.  I was excited to see if I would have any Monarchs come and visit and perhaps leave a deposit.  But how do they […]

About a month ago, we were enjoying the early evening on the front patio, and a Hawk Moth came buzzing by, focused on its job of finding sugary nectar to keep it going through the night.  Although they are only interested in one thing – nectar – they unknowingly pick up pollen and transport it

As this busy, hot summer draws to a close, I see school zone lights flashing, days getting cooler (cool for TX = 75+), and most importantly, pumpkin spice products prominently displayed in the stores.  I think fall is upon us. As the season begins to change, it is nice to reflect on how God’s word

Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. James 1:2-3 Sunday marked the first day of summer, and everyone is ready for three months of soaking in the sun and enjoying the warmth.  But today, let’s reflect back several months ago to a

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 A couple of years ago, before Covid messed up vacation plans, we trekked to San Diego for a relaxing week on the beach.  Each morning, we woke at sunrise to walk the shoreline and were greeted with salty

Last week, I moved my daughter out of her college dorm room.  After a morning of packing and loading, and an afternoon of cleaning, we finished.  Although I had plenty of trash bags, I kept stuffing one full of trash and didn’t’ realize my mistake until I carried it downstairs.  It was heavy.  And the

Rain  I’m not talking thunderstorm, hail, tornado rain, – I’m  talking slow, intermittent, revitalizing rain.   The rain that refreshes and restores.  Last Saturday, I grabbed my coffee and headed outside to drink in the effects of the previous day’s rain.  Crisp, clean air.  Hummingbirds and deer drinking and eating.  The land of the prickly pear

The last several weeks, I have been all over Texas – which is quite a feat in itself.  First, I cut through the middle of Texas, making my way to Lovelady. Next, up to the panhandle – Lubbock.  And this past weekend, Marathon and Big Bend National Park.  As a native Texan, I see splendor

I hear the phrase, “It is what it is” thrown around by friends and family every week.  It is an interesting phrase, isn’t it?  I found myself saying that expression last week in response to something that was out of my control and it made me wonder what situations would have made Biblical characters utter

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 Horses and I don’t always get along.  I think they are beautiful and