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Spread of the Gospel

I was contemplating the spread of the gospel this morning when I saw a dandelion puffball. I thought it made for a great illustration. We see dandelions everywhere, but they aren’t a native plant. They were brought from Europe as a kitchen garden plant. They grow well even in poor soils, and thanks to those seed heads, they propagate well. You can eat the leaves,...

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Issue 658 – Puffballs – February 17, 2022

As I recalled that flower this morning, my mind drifted back to when I was a child. When the dandelions went to seed, we called them puffballs and delighted to blow the seeds into the wind and watch them dance along in the air. I still like dandelions and puffballs, but I live in a culture that prides itself on its well-manicured lawns.