And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. — Romans 8:28 During my 12 years on this farm I’ve spent a lot of ...
Read More »Trending Topics: Proverbs for Preparation
Farming and Faithfulness, Part 2: Build Soil
Doing Christ-like actions must come from being a Christ-like person. At a time of crisis or decision we are not going to choose to perform a Christ-like action if we have not become people of faith, trust and love. Faithful ...
Read More »Farming and Faithfulness part 1: Permaculture
Sometimes he dug in his garden; again, he read or wrote. He had but one word for both these kinds of toil; he called them gardening. “The mind is a garden,” said he. –Victor Hugo, Les Miserables This winter, with ...
Read More »Angels Among Us
“I believe there are angels among us, sent down to us from heaven up above.” — Angels Among Us, Alabama I love having a child who enjoys hearing Mommy and Daddy’s music. In fact, many of her favorite songs ...
Read More »Weary for Rest
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 Coming off the holidays and New Year can leave you with an overwhelming mix of emotions. Some feel a complete ...
Read More »Focus on the Little Things
“One step at a time is enough for me. Impatience is simply a way of beating yourself up.” — Susan Jeffers For many people, the New Year is an exciting time. Resolutions are established paving the way for a new ...
Read More »The Meaning of a Fresh Start
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 There is something about the New Year that draws people in. Perhaps it is the idea ...
Read More »The Lasting Spirit of Christmas
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. — Calvin Coolidge During the Christmas season, we ...
Read More »The Power of a Devotion
“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. “ — Psalm 119:105 Devotions can consist of many things. They can include stories, anecdotes, ideas, parables; the list goes on and on. The can illustrate ...
Read More »Starting Over Versus Starting Again
“How few there are who have courage enough to own their faults, or resolution enough to mend them.” — Benjamin Franklin The New Year can be an exciting time. It is the opportunity to reflect on the way you are ...
Read More »