Gardening Mercies

It has been said that to love another person is to see the face of God. To see the hand of God, cultivate a garden.Gardens are places where we are up close and personal to God's daily miracles of creation, death, and rebirth-life itself. Indeed, the act of gardening can be a deeply personal experience in spritual growth. But life, like gardening, is sometimes messy, dirty and hard.Digging into the struggles and joys we face daily, such as discerning God's will, coping with crushed hopes, and learning to love, Gardening Mercies provides inspiration and instruction for the seasons of our lives. Discover how God is working in you, despite your past mistakes. Grow a deeper reverence for and friendship with God. Start the process of healing from painful moments in your life."Well done! Lovely!" - Jan Karon, bestselling Mitford series author"Beautiful new book!...truly creative approach." - Liz Curtis Higgs, popular speaker and author"From a reader who has bookshelves filled with devotionals, I have to say that Gardening Mercies is one of my favorites." - Tricia Goyer, best-selling author of more than 50 books"I love it! I love all the sweet thoughts in it!" - Dolly Parton, songwriter and entertainerGardening can be hard work. Growth takes time and effort. But as all gardeners know, the results are beautiful to see, smell, and touch. The same is true as we grow and become new creatures in Christ, and yet the results are even more beautiful-eternal fruit.