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The parable of the sower

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Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23 may seem seasonal, more appropriate sometime in April or May, when one plants grain — this parable of the sower and where the seeds of grain land.

In this Gospel lesson, some grain falls on the path, some among the rocks, some in the weeds, and - ideally — some on good freshly tilled soil, God’s Good Earth. Jesus does a fine job interpreting this parable — what more could anyone say? I shall do my best to offer some original thought here.

Journeys in Faith

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June 7 was Holy Trinity Sunday.

As far as it goes, the doctrine of the Holy Trinity is low on our list of things that are pertinent in our lives.

Volumes have been written on it, but other than keeping publishers busy and occupying space on library shelves, this doctrine has not really been that significant in our lives.

That is not to say we have not experienced it. I am sure we have but without giving it much critical thought.

Extension Enlightenment

It is that time of year that our gardeners have planted their crops and await a bountiful harvest.

There are many ways to preserve the harvest — water bath canning, freezing, drying, pressure canning and atmospheric steam canning.

Have you ever used a steam canner? Steam canning is a research tested method for safely preserving high acid foods and can be used in place of the standard boiling water bath method. Steam and water bath canners have similar safety requirements processing times and types of foods preserved.

Shelf Life

Still water County Library is brewing up a hot new outreach service in collaboration with Kinder Kravings coffee shop in Park City.

“Park City Books & Perks” will take place the fourth Friday of each month, beginning June 26, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. There will be a selection of books to check out, and patrons may also pick up holds, return materials, and make book-purchasing suggestions.

God alone is enough

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We’ve been through a lot, and it’s not over.

Thin Blue Line Thoughts

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Every day, sworn law enforcement officers, deputies, agents and troopers across Montana put their lives at risk, often while the rest of us are sleeping.

They don’t do it for recognition or money, they do it to protect us and our way of life. Along the way, some sacrifice their bodies. And some give up their lives.

Extension Enlightenment: What exactly does an expiration date mean?

I’m back in the writing seat today and much like many others, this pandemic has turned life upside down.

Listen for your walk to Emmaus Experience

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The Road to Emmaus is my favorite Easter story.

While the Easter story of the empty tomb is quite dramatic, we are 2000 years too late to witness it in real time. The empty tomb and the risen Lord is a leap of faith for us. Many of us can relate to walking with a friend and experiencing a God moment where we have a revelation of God in our midst.

Stillwater Billings Clinic: We are still here and we still care

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Stillwater Billings Clinic has been working diligently to plan and prepare ways to protect our patients from the Covid-19 virus. Our priority is to continue to keep our staff, patients, and community as safe as possible as we work through this disease. We continue to partner with Billings Clinic and other regional facilities to devise and implement plans on how to return to our “New Normal” during this unprecedented time.

Gov. Bullock: A responsible path to reopening

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Over the past several weeks, Montanans have faced unprecedented challenges. Our way of life has changed rapidly. Like every corner of our country, our once thriving economy is ailing. We’ve lost family members and friends.