Category Archives: Friends

When Life Gives You Raspberries

Posted on July 19, 2017 by sonflowerranch

Splintered. That is how my heart felt throughout much of the late spring/early summer days. Thrown to the ground, shards scattered, reflections distorted like a funhouse mirror. I tried to hold it all together and attempted to somehow mend the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Death, Depression, Faith, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, Genesis, God, God's Heart, Grace, Healing, Heart, Hope, July 2017, Lies, Life, Love, Luke, Mercy, Mourning, Prayer, Prodigal Son, Psalms, Repentance, Romans, Salvation, The Father, Worry | 1 Comment

Plot Twists, Dashed Dreams, and Peace

Posted on April 18, 2017 by sonflowerranch

Our lives have had more plot twists lately than would seem possible. But after all, don’t they say that “Truth is stranger than fiction”? Sigh. So it seems. Some of the lyrics in the song When Will I Be Loved, written … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 John, April 2017, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, God, Grace, Heart, Hebrews, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love, Lovingkindness, Men, Mercy, Mind, Others, Peace, Persecution, Philippians, Praises, Prayer, Sacrifice, Salvation, Thanksgiving, The Father, The Gospel, The Son, The Truth, Worry | 2 Comments

Oh, the Depth of the Riches of God’s Word!

Posted on March 11, 2017 by sonflowerranch

I have always been a quantity over quality kind of person when it came to studying the Bible. I didn’t realize this until I hit emotional rock bottom back in December. In my anguish, I began really poring over passages … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Apostles, Blessings, Church, Friends, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Life, March 2017, Mercy, Psalms, The Father, The Son, The Spirit, Wisdom | 1 Comment

Sweetly Broken

Posted on October 16, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Lord, break my heart for what breaks Yours.  Have you ever prayed that prayer? If you dare, God will open your eyes and change your perspective. But be prepared for your world to be rocked. He will reveal calluses on … Continue reading →

Posted in Enemies, Faith, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Freedom, Friends, Giving, God, Grace, Hatred, Healing, Heart, Hope, Jesus, Life, Love, Love one another, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Nature, Obedience, October 2016, Others, Prayer, Repentance, Sacrifice, Salvation, Self, Submission, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Truth | Leave a comment

Heaping Grace and Love on the Walking Wounded

Posted on March 26, 2016 by sonflowerranch

Easter. A time to reflect on the extravagant grace and mercy heaped upon us by God through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, our passover Lamb. A time to celebrate new life– in Christ and in our gardens. A time … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Acts, Blessings, Children, Church, Condemnation, Consequences, Easter, Faith, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, Genesis, God, Grace, Healing, Heart, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, Lies, Life, Love one another, March 2016, Men, Mercy, Others, Prayer, Pride, Psalms, Repentance, Satan, Self | 4 Comments

Puddles and Other Muck

Posted on January 30, 2016 by sonflowerranch

There are days and seasons in life when things are just too overwhelming and difficult. Just too much. I seem to be slogging along through a season like that, one full of puddles and muck. Last week, my husband’s ministry … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, 2 Corinthians, Acts, Armor of God, Contentment, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Friends, God, Grace, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Hope, Isaiah, January 2016, Jesus, Joel, John, Joy, Lamentations, Life, Love, Lovingkindness, Mark, Marriage, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Nahum, Obedience, Others, Peace, Prayer, Psalms, Rest, Revelation, Romans, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, Self, Submission, The Father, The Gospel, The Nature of God, The Son, The Spirit, The Truth, The Way | 4 Comments

Shattered Ornaments and Broken Hearts

Posted on December 5, 2015 by sonflowerranch

I wholeheartedly believe this truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Colorful strings of lights transform the ordinary home into a merry gingerbread house. Spicy smells and sweet treats tempt and delight. Personal stockings are hung and awaiting … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Peter, Advent, Christmas, Death, December 2015, Depression, Family, Fear, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Healing, Heart, Heaven, Hebrews, Hope, Jeremiah, Jesus, John, Joy, Life, Love, Luke, Matthew, Men, Mind, Mourning, Others, Peace, Prayer, Psalms, Rest, Romans, Salvation, Satan, Self, Waiting on the Lord, Worry | Leave a comment

Bitter Words and Fiery Darts

Posted on November 7, 2015 by sonflowerranch

We were suckerpunched this past week with a shock-and-awe confirmation that someone near and dear has been spreading lies about us. The heartbreak was breathtaking. We were left stunned, broken, wounded, devastated, heartsick. Because of lies. Because of the one … Continue reading →

Posted in Armor of God, Cursing, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fear, Forgiveness, Friends, God, God's Promises, God's Word, Healing, Heart, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, John, Joy, Lies, Life, Love one another, Lying, Matthew, Men, Mind, Mourning, November 2015, Others, Peace, Prayer, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans, Satan, The Gospel, The Spirit, The Truth | 2 Comments

Reaching Out to Our Youth

Posted on October 10, 2015 by sonflowerranch

My husband is the director of the GSAE (Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals). Last Thursday he sponsored a panel discussion on youth and why they are leaving the church. It was eye opening. Convicting. Humbling. And full of truth, whether … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Timothy, Anger, Children, Church, Depression, Disciples, Faith, Family, Fellowship, Friends, God, Healing, Heart, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Knowledge, Lies, Life, Love one another, Lying, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Obedience, October 2015, Others, Prayer, Pride, Salvation, Self, Sin Nature, The Gospel, The Truth, The Way | 1 Comment

Looking Up With Wounded Hearts

Posted on September 12, 2015 by sonflowerranch

“How long will you torment my soul, and break me in pieces with words?” ~ Job 19:2 Job had lost his children, his possessions, his home, his wife, and his health. He was in terrible shape. And then his friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Condemnation, Consequences, D.L. Moody, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fellowship, Forgiveness, Friends, God's Faithfulness, God's Promises, God's Word, Grace, Hatred, Heart, Heaven, Hope, Jesus, Job, John, Lies, Life, Love, Love one another, Luke, Matthew, Men, Mercy, Mind, Mourning, Others, Persecution, Redeemer, Repentance, Revelation, Salvation, Satan, September 2015, The Father, The Future, The Gospel, The Rapture, The Son | 1 Comment