Exodus 8:20b-21 20b) “… Then say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 21) Or else, if you will not let My people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies on you and your servants, on your people and into your houses. The houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground on which they stand…” ‘ “ I love the detailed, historical account in the book of Exodus of how [... Click here to continue reading this post.]   
Spring is Here! Spring is such an exciting time for a gardener. Flowers are popping up everywhere; garden plans are on the forefront of the mind; the daylight time is lengthening; and birds are singing, and preparing their nests for the arrival of their offspring. I suppose if I were to try and sum up spring in a single word it would be rebirth – a rebirthing of perennials, vegetation, gardens, and wildlife (or a life cycle continuation). Spring’s Symbolism Spring is also symbolic of what many people experience spiritually. [... Click here to continue reading this post.]  
Spring is less than three weeks away! Are you ready? I think we’re ALL emotionally ready, but are we prepared for our spring projects? I find great satisfaction in thoroughly planning a project – the kind of satisfaction that comes from a job planned wisely, with avoidable mistakes kept to a minimum. I find it very gratifying, almost as gratifying as accomplishing the project. However, there are also times when I just want to GET STARTED. I want to get my hands in the dirt NOW, and leave the thinking and planning for another day. To accommodate such [... Click here to continue reading this post.]  
Phiseksit / FreeDigitalPhotos.net As I was thinking through Jill’s Homemaking for the 5 Senses series, the Lord flooded my mind with ideas for the sense of touch. The sense of touch is not one we give a lot of thought to, but there are so many ways we can make our homes more inviting, more cozy, by maximizing the sense of touch. 1. Comfortable Front Porch Seating. John and I spend a lot of time just sitting on our covered porch, enjoying the scenery of our woods, and all the wildlife. [... Click here to continue reading this post.]  
photo credit: nuchylee / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Practical gifts, gifts that someone can actually use, are GREAT finds. Figuring out what those gifts are, though, can feel like you’re looking for the needle in the haystack. I tried to come up with some non-traditional ideas for Christmas gift jars. Hopefully these ideas will help. These gift jars are for those who are 1) passionate about living a sustainable life, 2) enthusiastic about wildlife, and 3) looking for ways to share the love of Christ. These gifts are practical, frugal, meaningful, and a couple of them [... Click here to continue reading this post.]  
photo credit: Christian Meyn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Predacious, pesky insects that roam the cool evening hours, driven by their insatiable appetite, preying on vulnerable gardeners they can suck the life out of, mosquitoes leave behind their signature: ugly, itchy bumps. Annoying as they are, mosquitoes do serve a vital role: dinner for bats. Bats are a very important part of agriculture, horticulture, and pest control. Bats provide organic fertilizer for crops and other plants, pollination, and pest control in our backyards. (For more on bats, check out one of my earlier
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