Their persistence whispers tenacity as they push higher while producing pod-like fruit. Beautiful hibiscus-like flowers decorate the Okra’s tall willowy stalks reaching over 6-feet. The nutritious fruit can be deliciously roasted, fried, and used in stews. Okra is a heat and drought-tolerant garden vegetable growing in heavy clay soils with intermittent moisture. The rodent-like voles […]
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The rocking bench holds evidence of nature’s change. Resting on the weathered boards are clumps of cut grass, and fallen maple tree leaves. From that bench, one can see the squirrel’s winter home balancing on the power lines, built with branches in July. God’s existence is confirmed by the secrets of nature’s changing seasons.
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Jesus says to each of us prophetically through Isaiah in 50:9-10, Who out there fears God, actually listens to the voice of his servant? For anyone out there who doesn’t know where you’re going, anyone groping in the dark, Here’s what: Trust in God. Lean on your God! But if all you’re after is making
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Is it possible I will become sick with the virus and die? Absolutely! Is it possible I might lose my life for placing my trust in Christ? Absolutely! It happens around the world every day and has happened in this country since the birth of our beloved nation. God’s word tells us a servant is
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I’m hearing this worrying statement spoken a lot, “You know, the number of Covid-19 cases is spiking in our area.” My reply, “Yes!! Didn’t we kind of anticipate it?” But I go on to say, “If our nation doesn’t get back to work, we’ll be dealing with an economic depression.” We will see sickness and
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“If you, in unity with My children, summoned by My authority, bend the knee and intervene through prayer, seeking and requiring My face, turn to Me and leave behind negative attitudes toward Myself and man; then I will hear and answer from heaven, I will forgive your sin and heal your land and inhabitants.” Not
War veterans, grieving widows and widowers, the terminally ill, acutely sick children, chronically diseased – I’ve cared for many in my 40 plus years of nursing. The privilege of knowing them in their suffering makes me a better person. As some embrace suffering, they picture a brighter future. This coping strategy resounds with resilience and
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My husband and mother-in-law both advised me to follow the “Farmer’s Almanac” planting guide based on frost dates. I even have a printed copy of it. I’m pleased to announce the kale, romaine and broccoli are doing great because they prefer cooler temperatures. Tomato and pepper plants, not so much. They looked so strong and
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Bursting from the forest less than 50 feet in front of me, the deer crossed a small clearing and entered the woods leading up the mountain. I ascended the pasture ridge and heard it following through the woods beside my path. Almost to the top of the ridge, I saw the curious deer step out
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Last week, my brother Rick was woken at 2 AM by a loud whining sound coming from the end of his driveway. As he got out of bed and dressed, he turned on the house spotlights. Then he phoned the police and reported a disturbance at the end of his drive. Descending the stairs to
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Infected with Covid-19, nursing her newborn and battling accusing voices in her head, Lilly tearfully sank to her knees. “God, I can’t do this anymore,” she cried. As a child, Lilly knew the goodness and forgiveness of God. She spent her adult life flirting with sexual promiscuity, the occult, and disrespect of caring authority figures.
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Dr. David Price of Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City shares empowering information in Mar. 22 Zoom call with family and friends. His front lines treatment of Covid patients has produced very common sense directions concerning the virus. It’s long but will help relieve Covid fears. Check out this highly informative link –
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