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LIVING SCRIPTURES is an ongoing series that explores how the Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures within their original historical, cultural, and literary contexts and then invites Him to illuminate and apply these truths today.
1-MINUTER REFLECTIONS is an ongoing series featuring short, personal reflections that offer encouragement, perspective, and practical wisdom for cultivating life and relationships.
BLOG SERIES
We have several series of subjects we've discussed in our blog. These series include:
LESSONS FROM THE GARDEN In this series, Lacey reflects on everyday experiences in the garden — exploring how planting, pruning, cultivating, and simply paying attention can reveal meaningful lessons about our relationships with God, ourselves, and others.
RECOVERY In this series, Nathan reflects on his own recovery journey while comparing recovery and Christian cultures — exploring both to better understand and apply grace toward ourselves and others.
REFLECTIONS In this series, Nathan reflects on personal experiences, observations, and questions — exploring how the ordinary and unexpected moments of life can help us better understand our relationships with God, ourselves, and others.
1-Minute Reflection: Is This Really Mine to Carry? August 7, 2026
I've been taking responsibility for things that weren't mine to carry, while sometimes avoiding things that were. But I'm learning that recognizing the difference can bring surprising peace of mind.
When Failure Makes You Question Everything August 3, 2026
Failure can shake more than our confidence in what we did — it can make us question who we are, what we believe, and where we go next.
1-Minute Reflection: Does Everything Have to Be Perfect? July 31, 2026
I've spent plenty of time trying to make every corner of my garden beautiful. But one stubborn patch has been teaching me something unexpected about perfection, failure, and learning to receive grace.
Lessons from the Garden: Plant the Roses July 27, 2026
Waiting for the perfect time can keep us from planting something meaningful today — even when we may not be the ones who eventually enjoy what grows.
1-Minute Reflection: Are Your Boundaries Actually Punishments? July 24, 2026
I've been learning that healthy boundaries aren't about punishing or controlling someone else's behavior. But sometimes the difference isn't in the boundary itself — it's in what motivates me to establish it.
Lessons from the Garden: Permission to Plant Flowers July 20, 2026
Not everything we cultivate has to be practical or productive — sometimes creating something simply because it brings beauty and joy is reason enough.
Lessons from the Garden: Planting Evergreens for Winter July 13, 2026
Some seasons require us to prepare before the need arrives — cultivating healthy practices and relationships today that can sustain us when more difficult seasons come.
Lessons from the Garden: Why I Stopped Buying Purple Roses July 6, 2026
Sometimes our preferences are shaped less by what we actually enjoy and more by what we’ve learned to expect — until we give ourselves permission to choose differently.
Lessons from the Garden: Birds June 29, 2026
The things that repeatedly capture our attention can reveal something deeper about us — including what brings peace, awakens wonder, and helps us become more present.
Lessons from the Garden: Little by Little June 22, 2026
Meaningful change rarely happens all at once — small, intentional choices repeated over time can gradually cultivate something healthier than what was there before.
