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Learn by doing

J. Randal Matheny

Every so often a quote by Lucille Ball appears on social media: “I’d rather regret the things that I have done than the things that I have not done.” Though expressed in a negative way, the sentiment highlights the importance of action.

A Christian has a positive perspective on action. Little can be learned or gained from inaction. In Scripture, failure to act is frowned upon, mostly. “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, …” Acts 22.16. The Bible condemns laziness and indolence. The Lord does not know those who call him Lord but fail to do God’s will, Matthew 7.21-23. Continue reading “Learn by doing”

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She has done what she could

Christine (Tina) Berglund

What is it about gardening that causes the fun to often descend into a guilt trip? The dreams that seemed so tangible in February and March taunt us as unfinished projects in June and July.

Maybe the same is true with any other activity, but dust bunnies don’t grow and multiply as readily as ragweeds do in the garden. Nor, for that matter, like the real bunnies that nibble the blueberries and tomatoes. Continue reading “She has done what she could”