Writing to Hit the Mark
We believe a lot of lies about ourselves. The loudest lies are those uttered by the silent voice of the enemy, echoing from the pit of hell. From the time I was a child, I heard the lie “you’ll never be a real man.” I’d never shot a gun (other ... Continue reading
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
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
I've spent the day helping a buddy do demolition work at one of his properties. This has been the first time I've ever had the “privilege” of operating a jackhammer, and my body is reminding me that I've spent several hours outside of my comfort ... Continue reading
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
An August 2013 news story reported the demolition of a Cleveland house where three young women had been held captive, raped, beaten, and tortured for a decade. After their escape ,the city was having their “house of memories” destroyed. Bystanders ... Continue reading