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I love spring. It’s a chance for new beginnings. Psalm 51:8 says it best: “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me.” I don’t do spring cleaning, but I do seek renewal, refreshing, and revitalizing.
My book, Bless You Bouquets, includes this walk through springtime. Can you picture it?
“The springtime orchards beckon our visit. The pastel cherry, apple, peach, and pear blossoms exude intoxicating fragrances. Meanwhile, on the tropical side of our imaginary…..
GARDEN GIFTS TO SPECIAL PEOPLE IN MY LIFE WALK 
This is the cover of my new book, Bless You Bouquets: A Memoir available on Amazon.com for $17.99.
In it I recount stories, poetry, essays, and tributes to people who have blessed my life-walk by their friendship, wise counsel, and love.
I honestly believe there are no coincidences for believers in God’s…..
I’m busy writing my next book, Bless You Bouquets, in which I recount the ten homes we’ve lived in, the gardens I’ve nurtured, and the people who have blessed my life. I make Bless You Bouquets often for people’s birthdays, as get well gifts, and sometimes just to brighten people’s days. They’re not elaborate, just a few sprigs of greenery, a couple of pretty flowers, with stems wrapped in wet paper towels, aluminum foil, a paper doily, and ribbon. It’s…..
With all the negatives oppressing our psyches each day, I submit we who know Christ need to become salt and light. In other words, we need to add the zest and beauty which encourages others.
I know in my heart I need to visit sick friends. I find it very difficult to do so. Perhaps it’s not my gift. I do not readily show compassion and can easily become depressed when I encounter the sadness of illness, especially if the…..