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day, with the beasts of the field, with the
birds of the air, and with the things that
crawl on the ground. Bow and sword and
war I will destroy from the land, and I will
let them take their rest in security.”
Plant an edible garden, and watch your sav-
ings grow! By growing your own vegetables
and herbs, you’ll save money while encourag-
ing your family to eat healthier throughout
the summer.

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become better stewards of the earth. Through outreach to churches, campuses and media
we build bridges that promote measurable environmental change
and meaningful spiritual growth.

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