Mary's unique style of writing intertwines daily situations with biblical stories to deepen your relationship with God. She inspires you to look past the chaos and the commonplace routines in your life and experience Christ's presence around you.
Through laughter, memories, and even sorrow, Mary helps you see the Bright Morning Star, named Jesus. Discover her humor in the devotional, Bird Poop, as she highlights the biblical example of Abigail and how you might handle unwelcome life circumstances.
You will chuckle as you read Mary's exhilarating ride down the mountainside, and grab your "Oh help me Jesus handle" as she relates the twists and turn of her trip to real life situations.
Bloom: A flower, especially one cultivated for its beauty. Cultivate your beauty as you grow closer to Christ through Mary's words and her personal testimony. These meditations include both Old Testament and New Testament scriptures. The 99 devotions are easy to read and thought provoking. Each one provides great Bible study and reference materials and a variety of options, such as suggested scripture readings and soar with Jesus tips.
The devotions in Bloom Where You're Planted range from laughter to tears and can be used like a reference handbook full of encouragement. Life is so hectic that we often feel more like an object than a person. In the devotion, Object or Person, you are reminded how important you are to God. So important that He knows you by name.
While visiting the temporary memorial in Shanksville, PA, Mary was reminded that Jesus loves everyone. She shares her devotional, Flight 93 about the 911 tragedy, on her blog post. Please join the conversation with your thoughts, prayers and concerns for those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Mary's Christian quotations are popular on Social Media and especially on Pinterest. Follow her on Social Media as MrsMaryRodman.
A few words about Bloom Where You're Planted from Mary's readers.
The book is very up-lifting; there are real life experiences that I really appreciated. I couldn't help but think about my own life and agreed with the title BLOOM. What an excellent title. I thank you for your love, endurance, faith and patience in sharing your life. This book, I will read again...EXCELLENT. ~ beverops, Barnes and Noble Customer
The daily devotions in Mary's book are absolutely wonderful. Each devotional applies to life and is an encouragement to read every day. Mary has definitely written these devotions from the heart. Thanks Mary for taking us along with you on your journey with the Lord. ~ Kim Retterer, Barnes & Noble Customer
For someone who much prefers paper or hardbound books, I feel it shows just how wonderful this book is, that I was able to enjoy it as an eBook.
And, while I personally much prefer KJV Bible verses, I like the versions the author used, and the way she mixed them up in the text. The chosen verses work very well in each usage.
All in all, an exceptional devotional. I would definitely recommend it to anyone with a love of flowers or just an interest in blooming as a follower of Christ. ~ JC Morrows, Barnes & Noble Customer
Autorentext
Through her unique style of writing and speaking, Mary intertwines life situations with biblical insight to Empower you.
She will enlighten and brighten your relationship with Christ through her adventures, struggles and blessings.
You will find Encouragement and Motivation to Persevere, and Overcome the mundane and the mayhem of life. Learn to walk a consistent and confident pathway with Jesus as you seek biblical Wisdom, and become an Enthusiastic witness of the irrepressible love of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
Mary resides in Radnor, Ohio with her husband, Jim. Together they enjoy farm life, hard work, vacations, family and friends. She is a farm girl who discovered her niche as a Christian author and speaker. Mary loves to share about the Lord through both her written and spoken words. Mary's life is an open book as she shares her joys, her struggles and embarrassing moments.
Inhalt
Foreword - 10
Intorduction - 11
Gold Band - 13
Tears - 16
Spoon of Forgiveness - 18
Thermostat - 20
Furniture Moving - 22
Corn and Rain - 24
Can a Mother Resign? - 26
Peeling the Layers - 28
Greater Love - 30
Jesus Wept - 32
Flight 93 - 34
Woman After God's Own Heart - 36
Drought Index - 38
High Seas Expedition - 40
Object or Person - 43
GPS Adventure - 45
Silo's Edge - 47
Wrong Side of the Bed - 49
Mountain Peak - 51
Planting and Watering - 53
Walk with Christ - 56
Cars - 57
China Cow - 60
Pruing Bushes - 62
Quilt Squares - 64
Balance - 66
Old Faithful - 68
Soar Like an Eagle - 71
Step of Faith - 73
Mya Ann - 75
Cleansing Rain - 77
Worker Bee - 79
Things to Do - 82
Lightning Bugs - 84
Knit Together - 86
Deer and Fawn - 88
God's Change - 90
Bridges of Love - 92
Socks - 94
Missed Opportunities - 98
Shower Curtain - 101
Esther - God's Pretty Woman - 104
The Calf - 107
Daily Fetch - 109
Hedge Apples - 112
Fall Colors - 115
Muddy Waters - 117
Bird Poop - 119
Hens and Chickens - 122
Storms of Life = 125
Transformation - 127
Star Gazing - 130
Well Done - 132
Blessings - 134
Survivor - 135
Missed Roads - 137
Motorcycles and Bison - 140
Dust Bunnies - 144
Purple Barn - 146
A Day Without Stanley - 148
Alf - 151
Heart of Worship - 153
Stepdads - 155
Rocks and Chocolates - 157
Destruction Leads to Construction - 159
Rose Among Thorns - 162
Clean Your Closet - 164
Vacation Dud - 167
Precious Cargo - 170
Commitment - 172
Little Things - 174
Volunteer Violas - 177
Squirrel or Opossum - 179
Box of Memories - 181
Doilies and China - 184
Honest Mistake - 186
A Time - 189
The Flame - 191
Streaked Windows - 193
Bobsled Ride - 195
Country Road - 197
Circle of Faith - 200
Ducks in the Field - 203
Paula - 205
Names of God - 207
Sequoia Trees - 209
So I Might Serve - 211
Ultimate Gift - 212
Spiritual Blindness - 215
Family Legacy - 217
Priceless Moment - 219
Candles - 222
Bittersweet Christmas - 224
Awaiting Baby King - 226
Reagan Elizabeth - 228
Fulfillment - 230
The Lost Sheep - 233
Conclusion - 236
Resources - 241