I should have known that when my husband John left his suit and tie job, he would retreat to his roots. Yes, he majored in agriculture—a field I knew nothing about and still don’t.
Gratefully, John has found enjoyment in volunteering at the Coastal Prairie Conservancy for the past two years. This conservancy was formerly known as The Katy Prairie Conservancy. This group’s claim to fame is to sustain “a resilient Texas by preserving coastal prairies, wetlands, farms, and ranches to benefit people and wildlife forever.”¹
Today, I finally joined John to see what it was all about and to be his “personal assistant,” by pushing a computer key to advance the teaching slides while he taught a class. I passed with flying colors, and John was extremely happy!
I observed where he spends his Tuesdays and Fridays! And I took some pics while I was out there and matched them up with Bible verses. Yes, I am geeky that way.
However, as John says, “You can take a city girl to the country, but you can’t take the city out of the girl.” So true.
After today, I think I am ready for a church job in IT since I now feel qualified to push computer keys efficiently! I need to use my new DBU theological degree somewhere.
Is anyone hiring?
Have a blessed day.
¹ Coastal Prairie Conservancy, 21 October 2023, Coastal Prairie Conservancy.
Bible Verses
LOVE
This, I command you, that you love one another.”
John 15:17
Love your spouse, your friends, the brethren, and others.
This, I command you, that you love one another.”
John 15:17
Love your spouse, your friends, the brethren, and others.
JOY
“For to a person who is good in his sight, he has given wisdom and knowledge and joy.”
Ecclesiastes 2:26
Share what God has taught you with others.
“For to a person who is good in his sight, he has given wisdom and knowledge and joy.”
Ecclesiastes 2:26
Share what God has taught you with others.
PEACE
“You will go out, enjoy, and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”
Isaiah 55:12
It was peaceful and beautiful out in nature. I should do it more often.
“You will go out, enjoy, and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”
Isaiah 55:12
It was peaceful and beautiful out in nature. I should do it more often.
PATIENCE
“Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. A farmer patiently waits for his valuable crop to grow from the earth, and for it to receive the autumn and spring rains. You, too must be patient….”
James 5:7-8
God uses the times we “have to be patient” to grow us and get us ready for His next assignment. I can’t wait to see what that will be.
“Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. A farmer patiently waits for his valuable crop to grow from the earth, and for it to receive the autumn and spring rains. You, too must be patient….”
James 5:7-8
God uses the times we “have to be patient” to grow us and get us ready for His next assignment. I can’t wait to see what that will be.
I do have some hopes and desires.
KINDNESS
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer, another withhold what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing, will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
Proverbs 11:24-25
Be kind to others. We never know what kind of day, week, or life they have had.
“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer, another withhold what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing, will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.”
Proverbs 11:24-25
Be kind to others. We never know what kind of day, week, or life they have had.
GOODNESS
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD, be strong, and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:13-14
Waiting is hard, but keep serving the Lord while waiting, even if it takes years and years.
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD, be strong, and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:13-14
Waiting is hard, but keep serving the Lord while waiting, even if it takes years and years.
FAITHFULNESS
“Flowers of your faithfulness are blooming on the Earth. Righteousness shines down from the sky”
Psalm 85:11
God knows the paths He has for us! Travel His paths to see the flowers.
Psalm 85:11
God knows the paths He has for us! Travel His paths to see the flowers.
GENTLENESS
“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
1 Peter 3:15
1 Peter 3:15
I was really gentle with the computer keys!
SELF-CONTROL
“For the spirit, God gave us does not make us timid; it gives us power, love and self discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7
Instead of going on the trails, I sat peacefully and with discipline to work on this post and study for Wednesday’s Bible study.
2 Timothy 1:7
Instead of going on the trails, I sat peacefully and with discipline to work on this post and study for Wednesday’s Bible study.
*Subtitles come from Galatians 5:22-23
Awwww…. how sweet! It was good to see John — AND you! This was nice change of pace. I’m glad to see you getting back to nature!