Seeds of Grace

Linda Buishas If you had one message to give to the world, what would that be? Recently, I wrote that I believe that every person who wishes to live the life that God planned for them has a personal “heart-message,” which He gives to them to share. If you listen carefully each time you hear…

In Passing – February 2026

Jesse “Sarge” Raymond Lovelace Jr. Jesse Raymond Lovelace Jr. left this earth and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. Born on March 11, 1940, he will be remembered for a life well lived, marked by laughter, love, service, and a steadfast devotion to his family and friends. Jesse was born in…

Word of the Month: Meliorist

David Zapatka Reader, friend and fellow bridge player, Maria, writes, “Hi Dave. I came across this word while reading The Road to Character by David Brooks. He was describing the life and writing of George Eliot. ‘She was a meliorist and a gradualist, believing that people and society were best reformed by slow stretching, not…

Yards of the Month – February 2026

Winter on the Prairie Need Not Be Bleak! Ellen Sullivan Gardeners in North Texas frequently complain about the lack of inspiration for a pretty yard in the winter months. This area alternates between winter, spring, rain, and dry—sometimes in the span of a week! This does not allow for much in the way of colorful…