Every gardener employs a few tricks of the trade. If you feel as if you've lost spiritual enthusiasm, use a few tricks to re-energize yourself, such as visiting a church that features a different worship style than your home church. Old-fashioned gardens are back in vogue. Remember that faith is timeless, and the values Christ calls you to are classics. Just as all gardens are living, growing entities, so is your relationship with God.
Gardening often presents obstacles to overcome, such as short growing seasons or arid soil.
Life, too, often will present you with obstacles, but God will help you overcome them. You've been called to be a good steward of God's creation, and gardening helps you practice your stewardship. It also fosters a love of nature. Put that love into action by caring for the earth's environment through responsible everyday choices. Laurie Ostby Kehler is a self-confessed gardening fanatic.