• The Author of My Story

    The Author of My Story

    And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you,O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you, (Psalm 9:10). Cancer. Chemo. Covid. Words I’ve come to hate.…

  • China Jade Cucumber

    China Jade Cucumber

    This month’s PLANTED is brought to us by the letter “J” for Julie or Johnson or China Jade cucumber. It’s a new addition to my garden this year. I am also…

  • Eyes on me

    Eyes on me

    It was the house that would not sell. It was no longer a home, with the highway in the front yard. It wasn’t seen by potential buyers as a business because,…

  • Never Alone

    Never Alone

    “So many times I’ve questioned certain circumstances or things I could not understand. Many times, in trials, weakness blurs my vision, and my frustration gets so out of hand. It’s then…

  • The Letter

    The Letter

    Oftentimes, when we lose a loved one, we go through periods of anger, frustration and grief. Time heals, but nothing can really replace her physical presence and vibrancy she brought to…

  • Mental Health for Each of Us

    Mental Health for Each of Us

    We appreciate the time taken by Joann Weston, MA, LPC, a licensed, professional counselor at Eaglecrest Counseling Center in Springfield, Missouri, to help us begin a conversation about mental health, as…