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We’re getting a new pastor! What can I do?

When leadership changes, so do churches. A pastor who has been there before shares lessons learned and tips to make things work well right from the start.

Is Your Church Ready for Generation Z?

Is the church ready for Generation Z? We sat down with some members of the generation and many don't believe the church is ready for them.

4 Pivotal Steps for Pastors in Transition

We often think about Pastor Search teams vetting pastors, but for the pastor in transition, it is so important that a pastor vet a church. Wise pastoral candidates will not avoid this important step. Here are some common steps that some pastors take to learn more about a prospective church. But how? Seek the LORD …

Why Church Leaders Need the Church

When you are in need, let the body serve. You will be better off for it, and you will get a chance to experience the ministry of the church to you.

Durable Goods Orders Increase, Again

A sixth straight gain in durable goods orders (minus transportation equipment) underscores rising demand that should help to broaden economic growth.

What Is The Durable Goods Report And What Does It Mean For Investors Right Now?

The durable goods report, issued by the U.S. Census Bureau, measures demand for long-lasting goods and is a popular economic indicator for value investors (among others).

You Want Growth? Forget GDP and the Fed, Look at Durable Goods

A sharp increase in durable goods orders indicates a strong economy.

Our Family Guide to Exploring Wahiawā Botanical Garden

Spend a day hunting for exotic species at this cool, shady and tucked-away garden in Central O‘ahu.

Is there a happy ending to the story for the Book House and other indie book stores?

When is the last time you bought a book at a bookstore? Not a virtual bookstore -- an actual, brick and mortar, physical space where you browse and read and walk around and maybe even talk with clerks or other readers bookstore? A place like Market Block, or The Book

New things to see at Toledo Botanical Garden

Have you been to the Toledo Botanical Garden yet this summer? If not, you have some new projects to catch up on.

Whimsical fountain at botanic garden may be removed

Multi-colored fountain, located prominently near the entrance to the Botanic Garden, has physically deteriorated to the point where it is now being considered for decommissioning and removal.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden

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Don't start a fight at this botanical garden

Live Caterpillar Show Coming to Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Summer is a time when amazing creatures of nature visit our backyard: hummingbirds, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs, you name it. But if you take a closer look, you may also find the master of disguise, caterpillars, living on one of your plants.

Choosing Plants for Your Woodland Botanical Garden-Are You a Purist?

When we talk about shade medicinal herb gardens, I find there are two distinct groups of gardeners: those who will only use native medicin...

It's easy to start a fight with these guys in a botanical garden

‘Electric Desert’ is closing soon. What’s the next blockbuster show at Desert Botanical Garden?

Immersive light-and-sound exhibition will be followed by a collection of 1,000 animal sculptures in colorful plastic.

How to Prune and Propagate Vining Houseplants 

Matthew Tetreault THBG Conservatory Horticulturist For this demonstration, I will be pruning and taking cuttings from my Monstera adansonii. As we can see above, it has put on a lot of growth and become a bit scraggly. Most vines respond quite well to a good haircut, so I’ll be cutting this one back pretty heavily. For starters, you’ll want to make …

5 Benefits of Chickens to Gardeners

Another benefit to having chickens in your yard is they eat ticks.<br>By Robert Burgess<br>Senior Communications Manager<br>If you're a gardener, you're probably interested in finding ways to save time in your yard. About five years ago I was looking for an assistant to help with garden chores and

Rethink Communication: Who Is This Book For?

Communication isn't somebody's job, it's everybody's job. We all have a role to play. If you have a passion for the church and you have a message to communicate, this book is for you.