Focus on Faith – God Is Always Working
This past weekend, I had the privilege to travel back to Washington, D.C., where I had previously helped start a youth ministry for a church named...
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Focus on Faith – What of Manners?
Have you noticed, like I have, that the world around us is getting less polite? Naturally angry people have always been around and willing to share...
Bits & Pieces – Checking out a new home
My daughter, Buffy and family, moved into a new house last week so I had to go check it out last Saturday.Buffy has lived in Springfield since she...
Good Growing – Bring birds close to home by gardening for feathered friends
People plant gardens for food, flowers, and function, but planting for the birds can be beautiful and beneficial to the environment. What if instead of...
Focus on Faith – Sacred time; rest
Christianity has long forfeited the battle for time in our culture. For centuries, time was primarily marked by festivals and feast days, whether it be...
Bits & Pieces – Restarting an old hobby
I love house plants! But sometimes they don’t like me.When I was a stay at home mom, many, many years ago, I had a lot of house plants. I studied them...
Good Growing – Termite Troubles: Three tips for preventing infestations
Finding interesting insects is fun! At least for me. I enjoy observing the intricacies of most insects. However, there are a few creepy crawlies I do...
Good Growing – What’s that white stuff on my magnolia tree? Magnolia scale
Magnolias are popular trees and shrubs in many landscapes. Their large, showy flowers can range from white to pink to yellow and provide a burst of color in the spring. While they are relatively pest-free, one of the biggest pests is the magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum)...
Local resident’s concern over recent assassination attempt
Dear Editor,Reference: The attempted assassination.The young man was, in my opinion, brainwashed into believing what he has heard, almost daily, that Trump was Hitler,