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Will You Be OK?

Will You Be OK? 9 October 2024   An old story involving a Chinese farmer is a favorite of most preachers.  Have you heard it? A farmer and his son had a beloved horse who helped the family earn a living. One day, the horse ran away and their neighbors exclaimed, “Your horse ran away, what terrible luck!” The farmer …

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Yes, But . . .

Yes, But . . . 2 October 2024 YES, periodic flooding yields many positive effects for our wonderful planet: Floods promote aquifer recharges. Floods spread nutrients and sediments that enrich floodplain soils, making them fertile for agriculture and forestry. Flooding provides suitable breeding conditions for many bird and fish species, such as sturgeon and willow trees. Flooding at the right …