“Whatever is behind this door,” she seemed to brace herself as she inserted the key into the lock, “Don’t let anything surprise you.” Those were … Read More ›
Category: Christian Living
I expected exactly the opposite. I had thought living on a farm would make me despise the coming of cold weather, but while the world … Read More ›
As I sat in church the other day, I was in awe of its simple beauty. Candlelight flickered; the morning sun radiated through the stain … Read More ›
Children’s stories, like the quiet places of nature, often carry more than what first meets the eye. Beneath their simple narratives, they whisper truths that … Read More ›
When we first moved to the farm, my dream was to incorporate as many Biblical elements as possible into our land. Seeing sheep gently graze … Read More ›
Whether it’s with the early birds, worms, and coffee, or in the evening with Wade and lightening bugs, in a front porch rocking chair is … Read More ›
As I’ve walked around the ballpark this season, I’ve felt an odd sense of camaraderie that knows no team colors. There’s a sense of solidarity … Read More ›
The oddest thing to ever fall out of my dryer was a rabbit tail. Laundry piles have always been indicative of lifestyles. For years, I … Read More ›
Last month, Wade and my dad dug holes for forty-one new trees on the muddy farm. Wade quoted the old Chinese proverb, “The best time … Read More ›
“Let’s make a toast!” My confident ten-year-old stood, then paused. Curiosity and question scrunched his brow. “How do I do that?” He slid back into … Read More ›