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Mike Wilson: A handy guide to low disposable income fowling
A well-heeled middle-aged acquaintance of mine recently decided to take up fowling for the first time and asked…
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Devotional: Table time is an important part of life
Everyone has probably been criticized or denigrated at some point in their life, but one thing I have…
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The Word: Sing the song you were meant to sing
The trees are quiet now. Late in summer, the cicadas begin their song, with the males “singing” to…
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Movie Review: Jerry and Marge Go Large
So I know I am over a year late to the game on this, but when I watched…
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Devotional: ‘The unsung hero’
Philippians 4:13 is a verse often placed on posters with a photo of someone performing a sporting event.…
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The Word: Everyone matters
I didn’t grow up with siblings, but now I have two lively young children. I’m learning all sorts…
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Devotional: What or whom do I worship?
“So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another.…
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Mother Nature’s Garden: Honeyvine: Friend or Foe
Several days ago, I took a very early morning walk through my neighborhood because I was hoping to…
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The Word: Celebrating our place in God’s creation at work
Restaurants and streets are full again! Children are donning their new outfits and backpacks to return to the…
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Happy to be here: Celebrities and Celebri-Trees
Some people enjoy watching for celebrities, and Farmville has seen a fair number throughout its history. Generals. Civil…
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Through the Garden Gate: The best of intentions
Way back in late January, when I was still browsing plant catalogs and making wish lists of plants…
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The Word: Dying Christ’s death
In November 1640, two Jesuit priests trekked forth from their missionary base in Canada to evangelize a native…
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Mother Nature’s Garden: Who was Bouncing Bet
Who was Bouncing Bet and what was she doing? And how did black-eyed Susan get her name? The…
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DEVOTIONAL: Take time and appreciate God’s creative work
“O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above…
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The Word: Always remembering Jesus Christ
Approaching the end of His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ introduced the sacrament to commemorate His infinite atoning sacrifice…
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Devotional: Remember, peace is a person
Anxiety is on the rise, even among youth and children. The word anxiety means to be troubled with…
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The Word: Facing Temptation: Applause
Last week, a church member asked me if I got butterflies in my stomach when I stood up…
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TRENTS MILL NEWS: A holiday focused on your children
Have you spent time with your children this week? It’s always a good day to do that, but…
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The Word: When slow is awesome
From the moment we feel the synapses of our brains beginning to connect the dots of our day…
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Through the garden gate: Plants that thrive in hot summer weather
It’s hot and humid and my garden has a bad case of the blahs. Truth be told, so…
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Happy to be here: On the lookout for a Blue Moon
Some novels include tales of family members or lovers who will soon be separated. While they are apart,…
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Trent’s Mill News: Benefit coming up this weekend
First off, let’s just remind everyone about this weekend’s event. A benefit for the Swan family will be…
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Devotional: God’s Promises
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, and will keep me in this…
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Mike Wilson: Farmville, this is the hidden art of lulling mallards
My good friend the Boss Man and I often joke about lulling our opponents into complacency during match…
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The Word: A heavenly mother?
Pennsylvania native Esther McCabe was the widowed mother of 11 sons who served in the armed forces in…
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Devotional: Balancing our moral consciousness
Have you ever thought back to a time or experience and wished you could live through it again?…
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Trent’s Mill News: Remember the Swan family
We want to draw attention to this right off the bat. A benefit for the Swan family will…