I don't have a green thumb. Right now I'm procrastinating in repotting the one plant I own because I'm afraid I'm going to kill it. It might just have to survive in a cracked pot and ten-year-old soil for another year. I think the safer approach to keeping my philodendron alive and beautiful is to … Continue reading Morning Glory
Author: Christa Madrid
Christa Madrid is a Bible school graduate and licensed minister who has served in her church for many years. She has taught regularly from the pulpit and has gone on international missions trips. She enjoys writing faith-based blog and newspaper articles, and is a self-published author of novels, devotionals, and nonfiction books. Along with her church ministry and writing, Christa loves spending time with her husband Michael and daughter Amaris in their home in the Texas Panhandle.
Momma’s Security System
I recently received an email that showed a photo of an exotic mother bird perched, alert and regal, on a tree limb. Beneath each of her outstretched wings were her two offspring, looking peaceful and content as they nestled against her colorful body. Though a very beautiful bird, I could sense that the mother fully … Continue reading Momma’s Security System
Exceedingly Abundantly
I find it hard to buy gifts for some people. Either I don’t know them well enough, or they don’t have any specific hobbies or interests that stand out. That’s when gift cards are so priceless. There are times, however, when I’m forced to scour a store’s shelves for something appropriate. Usually, I end up … Continue reading Exceedingly Abundantly
For the Sake of Love
I grew up being a perfectionist. Making a mistake was the end of the world. Oh, how I bawled when I got into trouble! I was crushed at the slightest mistake. Even some incidents when I really hadn’t done anything morally wrong sent me into distress. One such incident took place in my hometown of … Continue reading For the Sake of Love
God’s Panoramic Camera
After a long day at work when my brain’s too fried to think about anything significant, it’s nice to sit down and watch a good movie. Though a heart-warming, family-oriented chick flick would rank as my favorite, in the right mood, something with some adventure and excitement is appealing. You know the type. The climax … Continue reading God’s Panoramic Camera
The Golden Ticket
Every so often I watch a YouTube video of past auditions for American Idol. The video pans in on the contestants as they rally with their parents or friends, nervously anticipating what would happen after they went through “the chamber.” A little joking to ease the nerves, a lot of moving around to disguise the … Continue reading The Golden Ticket
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