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Points of Music
I distinctly remember the first time I heard a bell choir. I was at a church in southern Illinois when half a dozen ringers stepped to the second floor railing and raised their bells. I watched, dumbfounded, as first one and then another flick of the wrist sent forth a stream of intricate notes. Until…
30 Second Devotion
Busy day? It’s easy to “forget” patience, kindness, and gentleness as we rush out the door. We must consciously integrate goodness and sharing into our routine. Do not neglect it! And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased (Hebrews 13:16).
More than Decoration
I love my home church; it’s my local family. But I also enjoy visiting other churches during my travels – seeing other sanctuaries, experiencing other worship styles, meeting other congregations within our extended family. Not too long ago I had the opportunity to visit St. John’s Church just outside St. Louis, MO. The people were welcoming and…
Opportunity to Give
Ever wish you could make a down-home difference? I mean, do something real. Not just send money to a consortium but see your donation actually clothe the one in need? I do. Which is why I was so excited to learn that one of my friends is doing just that. Here’s an opportunity to get…
The Mustard Patch is on Twitter!
Join me @MiniMustard! This new outlet is a source for mini-devotionals – 140 characters or less! – along with news and updates from The Mustard Patch. If you tweet, please follow my feed @MiniMustard. If you have friends who tweet, please spread the word! If you do not have a Twitter account, you can still…
Part of the Picture
Not too long ago I attended a retreat for work. An hour of the day was designated for “Team Building Exercises.” (Everybody groan.) Actually, I’m one of those rare people who likes team building exercises. Such exercises lack the benefits of organic conversation, but the larger and more segmented an office becomes, the more helpful…
Today’s Question
What made YOU smile today? This flower may look brilliant enough to be a standard stock image, but it is actually a picture a friend sent me – the result of her gardening (and photographic) prowess! It made me smile. How about you? From the fullness of His grace, we have all received one blessing…
The Trail
Take a moment and think about a trail. What comes to mind? I immediately think of a wooded hiking trail, but when I stop to think about it, that’s only one small facet of the term. There are a lot of note-worthy trails. In the United States alone there are trails shrouded in historical tragedy,…
Three Things My Friends Know About Me
If you read these blogs, you know a little about the things I think about, but you probably don’t know a whole lot about ME. So here’s a post that breaks with my usual content to give you some insider insights. If you were to ask my friends about some of the quirky things I…
Biblical Hebrew: Week 1
Allow me to tell you what I think I know about the Hebrew alphabet. There are 23 letters in the Hebrew alphabet. Some people say there are 26. And immediately we come upon the main lesson of Week 1: In Biblical Hebrew, there is an alternate opinion, spelling, symbol, and/or pronunciation for just about everything.…
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Meet Janet!
Janet Beagle, PhD is the founder of The Mustard Patch. She divides her time between the Midwest and New England, and if she’s not writing, she’s probably out hiking with her 2-and 4-footed friends.