Going to be very honest, what I'm writing today is stepping on my toes and challenging me to remember my own words. One of my favorite praise and worship songs is Matt Redman’s 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord). As with any “favorite”, I can ... Continue reading
The Best Laid Plans of Man
I am making plans for a party here at my farm. We'll enjoy games, hay rides, a fire ring (with hot dogs and s’mores, of course), live music and more. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll just move everything (except the hay ride and fire ring!) ... Continue reading
Gardening the Heart
Working in my garden is a therapeutic reminder that God has given us responsibilities as we care for this earth that He has created. Recent rains had made my garden muddy. So, I really enjoyed this past Saturday when the ground had dried enough ... Continue reading
When Lies Let Go
Rivers can freeze over during winter. With the approach of spring, the thick ice begins to melt. Chucks break off and try to float away, colliding with other chucks of ice. Jams can create icy dams, causing damage to surrounding land and ... Continue reading
Scarred Healers
Historically, battle scars were a marker of a true warrior. A man's well-earned scars carried stories of his battles and feats. What about today? With our emphasis on perfection, we risk losing the value of scars that have been honorably ... Continue reading
A Myth
Living with a lie. I lived in the same neighborhood as a thief. He robbed everyone. It was expected. Accepted. So, while I was still young, he began to rob me. Since everyone was being robbed, being robbed felt like being accepted…at least at ... Continue reading