Posts from November 2024

A former pastor friend of mine once wrote a sermon likening the invasive species buckthorn to sin.  Once in an area, invasive species like buckthorn tend to crowd out native plants and take over, choking the life and viability out of other plants and trees. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, buckthorn: “threatens the future of forests, wetlands, prairies, and other natural habitats. out-competes native plants for nutrients, light, and moisture. degrades wildlife habitat. contributes to erosion by…

I think many of us experience anxiety, worry and fear from time to time. Especially in this upcoming election season. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Philippians 4: 6-8. I’ve loved the verse so much that it’s been on my fridge for years: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts…