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Dandelion more than a pest, a delight of God’s goodness

By Orrin Morris In Psalm 65:12, the Psalmist rejoices in the beauty of the natural world God has provided. We can easily apply his words to the beauty we anticipate each year in the coming of spring. The grasslands of the desert overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness.” One of the harbingers of springContinue reading “Dandelion more than a pest, a delight of God’s goodness”

Thanksgiving Reflection: The Fragility of Life and Gratitude

By Joe LaGuardia – A Thanksgiving reflection. Reflecting on the fragility of life and the significance of gratitude, the poet of Psalm 39 wrote, “Hear my prayer, O Lord . . . for I am your passing guest, a sojourner, like my ancestors” (v. 12). This author is not alone in facing the finality ofContinue reading “Thanksgiving Reflection: The Fragility of Life and Gratitude”