The Fragrance of Missions

This spring I planted a vegetable and herb garden. I used to plant tomatoes and a few herbs each spring, but we moved to a new part of the country a couple years ago and I wasn't sure if I should try a garden here. The weather is different, the soil is different, and besides....my … Continue reading The Fragrance of Missions →

Planning A Short-Term Mission Trip – The Work Project

Welcome to part two of our series on planning a short-term mission trip! Monday we discussed selecting a destination. Today we consider the question of the work done on a mission trip. How do you choose what work your mission team will do on your mission trip? And when do you make this decision? In … Continue reading Planning A Short-Term Mission Trip – The Work Project →

We Are Seeds

Browsing through seed catalogs on a snowy day is an act of hopefulness. One of my favorite hobbies is gardening. I love turning over the soil, transplanting seedlings, watching them grow and keeping an eye out for weeds and non-friendly bugs. Sometimes there's a big harvest - like the year I got a flyer from … Continue reading We Are Seeds →

Environmental Volunteers

There's a small city park across from the complex where I live, and I like to take my dog for a walk there each morning. Last April I moved to western North Carolina and I've loved observing my new landscape. Mountains and lush forests are new to me, and this area has many hiking trails … Continue reading Environmental Volunteers →