Tending the Garden of our Hearts

Jesus explains that our Father in heaven will give His children what is good for them, and not what is bad for them.

Christ tells us not to cast pearls before swine… why would we do that, and what does He really mean?

Christ tells us, “Judge not lest ye be judged!” What would it mean for us to judge other people, and why shouldn’t we do it?

Jesus asks us to truly trust in God, but can we? What can we learn from the flowers?

It’s just not possible to focus on two things, or to obey two masters – you’ll have to choose!

How do we feel about Lent coming up? Are you smiling with joy?

Jesus teaches us how to pray, even giving us the specific words to use.

Jesus teaches us that when we do charitable works, our left hand shouldn’t know what our right hand is doing. Why does He want us to keep our generosity a secret (even from ourselves)? Find resources and leave us a message at tending-the-garden.com/podcast.

Jesus says that if we wish to be perfect like the Father is perfect, we are going to have to love our enemies. How do we do that?

Elissa and Kristina discuss the Feast of the Theophany, the Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.

As we work our way through the Sermon on the Mount, we learn that if someone slaps our cheek, we are supposed to turn and offer the other cheek. Why?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us to let our Yes be Yes and our No be No. What does that mean?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus suggests that there might be times when we should pluck out our eyes. Why would He say that?

You have heard it said that You Shall Not Murder anyone, but what about just really wanting to murder them? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger consider the role of gratitude in our spiritual lives. How can we cultivate gratitude during this upcoming Nativity Fast?

What did Jesus mean when He said that He didn't come to destroy the Law, but to fulfill it? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the light of the world? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the salt of the earth? Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the ninth and final Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the eighth Beatitude. Find more content at tending-the-garden.com.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the seventh of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the sixth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the fifth of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger begin a series of meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the first of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.

Elissa Bjeletich Davis and Kristina Wenger continue their meditations on the Sermon on the Mount with a close look at the second of the Beatitudes. Find the printable at tending-the-garden.com/links.