There is a main road that runs through my town, and on that main road, there is this one specific gutter. This summer, a bright green plant grew out of that gutter, tall and straight and gorgeous. It wasn’t long before a huge red flower bloomed on that...
IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL (def): Dedicated to doing something for a long period of time. This phrase usually describes one’s commitment to someone or something. As Jesus speaks to an audience of people who are contemplating whether or not to become His disciples,...
We all have a favorite hymn that we love to sing and hear. When you think about yours, think about why it is your favorite and how it makes you feel. My favorite is No. 101 in The Songs of Zion, “Don’t Let Anybody Take Your Crown.” Ever since I was a little girl, I...
A few weeks ago, I was summoned to the Hall of Justice in downtown San Diego for jury duty. I got picked as a juror on a two-week civil trial. The case was a lawsuit involving a car accident, so we had to decide who was at fault and assign monetary compensation. When...
“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) As the treasure box of our soul, we find within our heart all the precious sentiments and beliefs we value and hold dear. Just as with the physical heart, the spiritual heart is...
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