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The Power of a Seed

According to a study at the University of Richmond, we have squirrels to thank for millions of trees.

This fun fact led me to ponder the power of a seed. Did you know that every seed dies to live? The outer shell, called the seed coat, breaks open during germination so the inner embryo can grow into a seedling. In the case of an acorn, the developing root pushes out of the seed and will grow into a beautiful oak tree.

This seems to be a theme in the Kingdom: "We must die to live."

Well, pardon me w...

The Power of a Seed 🌻

Today's Fun Fact:

Millions of trees grow every year, thanks to squirrels, who can't remember where they buried their nuts.

A Little About Me on Fun Fact Friday 🌻

We have some new readers in the Fun Fact Friday Community, and today, I wanted to welcome you and take a moment to introduce myself Thank you for allowing me space in your inbox. I know your time is precious, and I pray you will always find value here as I share the words on my heart.

What's Fun Fact Friday? I'm glad you asked! We meet at eight every Friday to share fun facts about my writing journey. Through each letter, I share truths that have transformed my creative and personal journey with ...

A Little About me on Fun Fact Friday 🌻

Today's Fun Fact:

Words are my jam! 📚

Good News on Good Friday! 🌻

On this Good Friday, I sit in the somber truth of Isaiah fifty-three:

"He was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him."

I don't know about you, but thinking of what Jesus did for us on the Cross is gut-wrenching. And it should be, for it was for freedom that Christ came to set us free. There was great cost involved. Thankfully, this wasn't the end of the story.

Join me as I sit in awe of what comes next:

"By His wounds we are...

Good News on Good Friday! 🌻

Today's Fun Fact:

Jesus will return!

Let's Take a Walk with Maddie 🌻

Over the last few letters, I have been honored to share the delight of God's Spirit pouring over, in, and through us. If you missed it, no worries, you can read The Lord's Delight here and The Delight of My Heart here.

In today's letter, I wanted to share a sliver of how He has poured through me into Maddie's story.

When I was a child, my mom would take me and my sisters to the library. Each week, I had the opportunity to journey through new worlds that expanded my knowledge and piqued my curiosit...

Let's Take a Walk with Maddie 🌻

Today's Fun Fact:

Plants can communicate with each other through a network of roots and fungi in the soil, known as the "Wood Wide Web." 

The Delight of my Heart 🌻

Also called the love hormone or the cuddle chemical, Oxytocin, alongside other neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, has a powerful impact on our well-being as it carries chemical messages from one nerve cell to the next.

Isn't it amazing? Our Creator formed our DNA with the very gene designed to find delight in Him.

I love it when science catches up to God's word. The word "delight" and its variations appear approximately 110 times in the Bible.

The Hebrew word for delight is "anog, " mea...

The Lord's Delight

Hey, Ya'll! Welcome to Fun Fact Friday. My name is Eve, and this is my week in writing. Grab your favorite beverage, and let's take a journey.

Today's Fun Fact:

The Lord delights in you and rejoices over you with singing.

There is a scripture that speaks a beautiful promise over God's remnant of Judah, and through Jesus, the Lion of Judah, to those who believe in Him: "The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you,...