I stopped by Pike Nursery this week…a lot. It’s that time of year to “ play in the dirt again.” I picked up 16 Lucky TM  Yellow Lantana —not just generic yellow lantana.  When I got home, I realized we needed 20. So the next day, I went back for four more. Except… they didn’t have four more. But they did  have white ones.  At the nursery, they looked even better. Brighter. Cleaner. A nice contrast. But when we got them home… they looked horrible.    So now we had 16 Lucky TM

Lately, stories of Korea  have been weaving their way deeper into our lives. Our own Korean story started when we adopted our children from Korea decades ago, and with them came a lasting connection to the people, the culture, and lives shaped by separation.  We’re now seeing how the Korean story reveals not only how deeply isolation damages people and cultures, but also the God-given fight for connection  that rises from the human heart.  I think that’s why Trace is drawn to

The donkey  had never carried anyone before. But he was liking this. People were spreading palm branches under his feet like he was walking the red carpet. Crowds were shouting. Praises were rising. Heads were turning.  This was no ordinary trip into town. Everybody seemed happy to see him. He started feeling pretty important. “Look at all this. Finally, I’m being recognized. The branches. The attention. The celebration. About time somebody noticed what I bring to the table.