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God is Like Priceline, Part I
I was reading the later chapters of Exodus one evening – the part where God is instructing the Israelites how to establish the tabernacle, the ark of the covenant, the altar, and the priestly garments – and it struck me how nice it would be sometimes if God were always that explicit with us. He…
“Morel” Dilemma
I was first introduced to the concept of mushroom hunting when I lived in southern Illinois. One of my lab mates was shocked to learn that I had never hunted deer, and even more shocked that I have never been hunting at all. The conversation went something like this: “You’ve never been hunting?” She asked.…
Our Exoskeleton
Spring is here! I love the smell of freshly churned dirt still cool from its winter sleep, just waiting to burst forth with new growth. And of course, it’s always nice to see the gardener’s friend, a true sign of quality soil: the earthworm. Earthworms are fascinating. Unlike most other similarly squishy creatures, earthworms have…
Suffering
You may have noticed from my previous notes that I like analogies. I think a study of our world can be instructive, and analogies help me think about spiritual principles in a more concrete way. But as we close out the Lenten season, my thoughts go to those times for which no cute little analogy…
Well Connected
You know those people who know people? Think about someone who has a connection to a dignitary or celebrity. Or, as epitomized in classic mafia flicks, someone who can say with serious intent amidst a billow of cigar smoke: “I know people.” In other words: I’ve got connections. Don’t mess with me. Well, I’m not…
Faith is Like Colostrum
I was in a Bible study several years ago when the question was raised: how do we teach our children that God is not just an imaginary childhood character? How do we instill in them the kind of relationship that will carry them through to adulthood? My initial response to this is an overarching belief…
Fish Money
Have you ever found money in the mouth of a fish? Imagine a lazy day at the lake, casting out your line and reeling in a beautiful fish. You open the mouth to remove the hook and there – right next to the hook – is a shiny coin. This is exactly how Jesus and…
Before the Rains End
I’ve always loved walking in the rain. And while walking alone never stopped me before, now that I have a dog, I have an even better excuse to venture out amidst the wet and wind. She doesn’t enjoy the rain quite as much as I, but her enthusiasm for walks usually beats out her dislike…
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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.