From a single seed in a package, the beautiful flower to the left was born.  What did I do? I bought the seed.  I planted the seed in soil.  I gave it water.  I provided the environment.   I planted many seeds that day, and everything was done the same for each seed, and yet, only a few sprouted. Why? Because no matter what I did or how hard I worked, I could not control what was within the seed. That decision was in “Someone” else’s hands.

Grace to you and peace from God the Father our Lord Jesus Christ . . .

Galatians 1:3

The same is within these pages.  I can prepare the studies, write down the words, update this web site, but who reads these words, who finds refreshment and growth is not in my control.  I provide the environment, but everything else is in “Someone” else’s hands.  That “Someone” is the Creator of the entire universe; Master of both the wise and the fools; the Lord of all creation - the amazing, almighty, all powerful, one true God.

My prayer is that God will bless these pages and bring to these words those He has chosen.  As for me?  I have no power but what comes from my Lord, Jesus Christ.  I am no master.  No magician.  . . .  I am but the tender of the garden.

Lisa J. Palmer, servant