The joy of mulch...

April 26th, 2024

One of my favorite times every Spring is the day we spread new mulch in our yard. Since I love getting a good deal, I typically wait until I can buy it for $2 per bag. And this season didn’t disappoint. HD had a special running on mulch that was 5 bags for $10. I decided to wait for the boys to get out of school and on the way home we stopped to get our first 25 bags.

Now, before you start conjuring images of landscapers gracefully sculpting flower beds while birds chirp in harmony, let me set the scene straight. This was a DIY project and I certainly wanted more “do it together” than “do it yourself.”

First, there was the logistics of lugging bags of mulch from the curb to the yard using muscles that had been in hibernation all winter. But hey, who needs a gym membership when you’ve got plenty of mulch to move?

Next came the precision work of spreading the mulch just right—none of that haphazard dumping and hoping for the best. Oh no, we were on a mission for mulch mastery, carefully layering it around bushes and shrubs taking pride in our work.

After two more trips to the store, a few wardrobe casualties, and some seriously stained hands, we emerged victorious, our project complete. Sure, there were muddy footprints and sore muscles, but the satisfaction of a job well done outweighed the discomfort—mostly.

There are plenty of other experiences that bring me satisfaction…spending time with our family and our church family…hearing about lives being changed on a regular basis…a good book or inspiring movie…a hot cup of coffee and time to reflect…

This Sunday, I look forward to sharing a sermon from Philippians 4:1-9 about a joyful life. Does a joyful life extend beyond satisfying experiences? Is it possible to experience joy while also experiencing pain or tragedy?

I can’t wait to address these questions and share more, but you have to come Sunday at 8:00, 9:15 (Full KidCity available), or 10:45 am (Full KidCity available), or you can watch the Livestream on YouTube (Like and Subscribe) or Facebook at 9:15 am. Additionally, we are also publishing our sermons on Spotify.

Have a great evening,

Troy