I wouldn’t necessarily recommend investing your entire retirement nest egg in pine trees, but forestland does have the potential to provide a nice return. Well-managed timber tends to increase in value (depending on market conditions, of course), and can provide loads of enjoyment to the owner in terms of hunting, hiking, picnicking and more.

... He asked Moses, “what is that in thine hand,” and Moses answered, “a rod.” For Moses, it was just that, a rod; a dried piece of wood that was used as a walking stick and an instrument for navigating his way through difficult terrain.

However, God saw it as so much more. God saw it as a tool he could use in the hand of his servant.

I believe God has asked some of us that same question; “what is that in thine hand?” When he poses that question to us, he is really asking; what’s under your control? What do you have possession of? What are you good at? What are your talents and abilities?
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Now, we have entered the long season after Pentecost, known in the liturgical calendar as Ordinary Time. This coincides with summer when kids are out of school and the pace of life slows down. Without the structure of those other seasons, this time can get away from us and if we are not careful it could turn into wasted time.

This year, why not use this ordinary time to grow in mind, body and spirit.
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Our parents had to make us come in at night; we just couldn’t get enough of the outdoors. Now, outdoor play seems to be going out of style. Children still need to spend time outdoors!

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God has halted mighty armies coming against his people, provided wisdom and guidance to his kings and prophets, and calmed mighty storms.
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There is no way to keep periodic storms out of our lives, but we can keep them in perspective if we will remind ourselves that God is at the helm.

Cooperative Extension is a partnership that began in 1914 when county, state and federal governments agreed that by joining together they could provide all citizens with access to the wealth of knowledge generated by public universities.

Today that partnership includes county governments working to solve local problems, a national network of land-grant universities including N.C. State and NC A&T State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture working together, we recognize that we achieve much more than we can alone.

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His plan is to nail all of what we feel to the cross.
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We must begin to let the mind of Christ become our mind and accept what God says about us despite what Satan or the world says. Jesus accepted the light in which God saw him. Even though the world, his enemies, and Satan, insisted that Jesus was a blasphemous counterfeit, he chose to believe the report of his father, who declared that Jesus was his Son in whom he was well pleased.
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The most important thing to remember is to be persistent. Spending five minutes each week weeding each bed will help you stay ahead of the game. Oh, and read the instructions on the product label.

... Even if we keep our outward behavior in line (let’s not talk about motivations and attitudes!), what is the orientation of our heart? Is it on enjoying the presence of God? No. It is on our behavior, always being careful to do the right and avoid the wrong. So the focus becomes what? Me! ...

... First, what are healthy foods? Research shows that whole grains, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, fruits and vegetables provide the most nutrients with fewest calories. We know low-sodium, low-sugar and low-saturated fat foods are good choices.

So, do these foods described cost more than their less healthy counterparts? ...