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A Rich Inheritance
Felder Rushing, who has a gardening show on MPB, often speaks of heritage plants. These are plants and trees that are native to Mississippi. Cuttings or bulbs from these plants and trees can be transplanted to other locations and thrive without constant attention. He...
Bugs in the Garden
I had my first invasion of something eating away the leaves of the broccoli and cabbage I just planted. I sprinkled the leaves with an insecticide to stop the problem from going further. At least, that is what the label says it will do. I imagine there are...
Almost Fall
I can hardly believe that fall is just a few days away. Of course, fall in Mississippi is not exactly like that in northern regions of the country. It may be time for sweaters, vests, and long sleeves in the fashion world, but our temperatures say something else. My...
Post Labor Day
My container garden has doubled in size. Lisa gave me a new addition for my birthday on August 1. It sat empty for a while because there were no more summer plants to be found. I have just started some winter vegetables in the new containers along with a...
Rip Van Winkle
Some of you may recall the short story by Washington Irving. I remember performing in a class production of the tale in junior high. I even crafted the image of King George on one side of a poster board and George Washington on the other that hung outside...
Stability of the Christian Year
We may be unsure about what worship and other activities will look like in the days ahead, but we do have the certainty of the Christian Year. Holy Days are still on the calendar and call for our attention. The rhythm of the Christian Year keeps us grounded and in...
What’s Next?
My cucumber vine produced fresh fruit for about two weeks then suddenly started wilting with the fruit dying on the vine. My first tomato plants are toast, but I did put in a couple of new ones. Nothing has been produced yet. I actually picked enough fresh...
Sprints and Marathons
I will say right up front that I was forced to run sprints in physical education classes long ago, but I was not much of a runner. I have walked/run in some 5Ks at annual conference in years past. I have never aspired to be a marathon runner. I have...
Changing and Staying the Same
Lisa and I decided to add to our container vegetable garden by using the same provider for our first one. We like the product. It took awhile to find the name of the original company and to contact them. They no longer bring the garden ready-made. It now comes in a...
A Pause That Refreshes
Yes, I am shamelessly borrowing from a product’s commercial. I believe that the anxiety we are feeling in these days of Covid-19 is beginning to get the best of us. Living with so much bad news and uncertainty is frightening. So, today I am inviting you to step...
Justice and Compassion
"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full." – Proverbs 19:17 (NRSV) In the annals of Christian history, few names shine as brightly in the realm of compassionate ministry as John Wesley. A tireless evangelist, preacher, and founder of...
Embracing Unity Through Methodist Holy Conferencing
“Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others”-Philippians 2:4, NRSV In the tapestry of Methodist tradition, woven delicately through the threads of faith and community, lies the profound concept of Holy Conferencing. It is not merely...
The Love of Money
“For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.”-I Timothy 6:10 NLT John Wesley's teachings on the love of money resonate through the ages, offering a...