In order for a flower to bloom, it must first grow. The flower produces a seed or a bulb, and the cycle continues. As a Christian, we have a continuous cycle as well. We bloom and grow. The buds, the blooms and the dying flowers. They are each symbols of our walk with Christ. God will transform you from a bud or dying flower, into a beautiful bloom when you bask in His promises daily.Read Mary's award winning devotional: Happy Place within these pages. "Picture in your mind your happy place. A place where you are calm, your troubles are few, and you have a peaceful smile on your face. You look off into the distance, and you see someone walking toward you, but you don't recognize Him. This man calls out to you, and suddenly you realize it is Jesus…"Mary has a way of taking an ordinary day and seeing God's blessings and miracles sprinkled throughout. As we rush through our busy lives, we miss so many of these wonderful "gifts." Take a deep breath, slow down, and enjoy Mary's perspective on living life with our eyes wide open to what God is doing in and around us, every single day. It will bless you to see things from this new awareness of His Presence. Susan Knight, Amazon CustomerMary's words are from her heart. I can see every story, as if I was standing there watching it happen. I laughed so hard at some of the stories because, life happens in unexpected ways. The stories of her family and friends are heartwarming. TJG, Amazon CustomerRead the Bloom Daily Devotional Series to discover a renewed awareness of Jesus in your life. Through her words, Mary will remind you to BLOOM in all of life's situations. Experience the joy of seeing God daily and learn to walk a consistent and confident pathway with Jesus.Can you answer the question—Who Are You? There is often a difference between how we perceive ourselves and how God sees us. This question is the cornerstone of Mary's retreat, "Who Are You? Discover the woman God created you to be."
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 sharing about the Lord through both her written and spoken words. Mary's life is an open book as she shares her joys, struggles and embarrassing moments.
As a Christian author and speaker, Mary's objective is to point you toward Jesus. Her words are simple, and her examples are relatable, but when Jesus touches your heart it is amazing. When you follow Him wholeheartedly, and align your dreams with God's will, the outcome is life altering.
The first goal of Mary's ministry is to offer you encouragement and inspiration. She is a "seed planter." The person who sees a glimmer of hope in the small day-to-day routines of life. Therefore, the key verse for her ministry is: "When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours." (Romans 1:12).
Once the seed of hope is planted in your heart, Mary motivates you to stay in God's Word to seek wisdom, and learn more about Jesus' amazing grace. "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking." (James 1:5).
Mary's prayer is that you have a personal relationship with our Redeemer, because when you Bloom with Jesus, you become a child of God who is cultivated for your beauty. This beauty does not happen overnight, it is a gradual change within your soul, because of your relationship with Jesus.
For more information of God's grace, go to www.MaryRodman.com/gods-promises/.
