Precise

Precise

Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. How many times have you read a verse, chapter, and...
Seed

Seed

This past weekend, we planted seeds in the garden boxes alongside our home. We spaced them out following the directions on each package. Then, in God’s providence, it rained most of the night. Hopefully, in a week or so, little sprouts will push through the soil...
YES

YES

March has been a historic month for the Hoag household. On March 2, under the San Diego drizzling sky, along the shore of the Pacific Ocean, Peter Gomez asked, “Sophie Victoria Hoag, will you marry me?” Utterly surprised, yet totally confident, Sophie responded with a...
Shortcut

Shortcut

I love Hope St. Teresa. She’s my son’s 16 month old German Shorthaired Pointer. But, sometimes when I watch her for him, she wears me out. And, I am sure at 10 years old, our GSP, Joy St. Clare, feels the same way. :—) A typical day includes walking Hope about 8...
Rest

Rest

If you had 30 minutes to do whatever you wished, how would you fill the space? Most people think about doing a specific task. Others try to cram an hour’s worth of work in that timeframe. Few choose rest. Did you know that rest occurs more than 500 times in the Bible?...
Glitter

Glitter

Have you ever received a card that crunched when you squeezed it and then, as you gently shook it, you noticed a gentle rattle within? In that moment, you identify the card’s contents and wonder if there is any way to open the envelope without letting the contents...