Yesterday it felt like the volume of life was too loud. Like my soul was coming down with a migraine. I was doing my best to tread water until my head hit my pillow last night. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be…
Month: March 2021
Paul in the book of 2 Timothy writes with a directness and urgency that resonates. There are countless lines of scripture in this letter that drill into my mind in such a way that I can almost hear the sound of Paul’s voice. Preach the word! 2 Timothy 4:2 NKJV Paul knows death is imminent,…
It has been a long 48 hours at our place, before noon yesterday, we had lost a second lamb try as we might save her. It was such a helpless feeling, even after the vet visit, we were not 100% sure of the cause. I prayed over her before she passed, I asked God to…
We lost a 2-month-old lamb last evening, we tried everything to save him including an after-hours weekend visit to the farm vet which is far from ideal. While I love living on a farm, growing our food, and teaching our children about the value of life the flip side death is never easy especially unexpected…
The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands. Proverbs 14:1 NKJV This Proverb stands out, it is rare as it is describing female behavior. I can easily envision what the destruction of a home looks like as described “with her hands.” I see conflict, bitterness, resentment tearing at…
Lincoln Brewster in his song, There Is Power has a verse that I find myself singing often. It has been used in other songs since so anyone who listens to modern Christian music has likely heard it or a variation of it. There is power In the name of Jesus There is power Power in His name…
I live on a farm in the country, typical morning sounds this time of year include the crow of the roosters, the crackle of the fire, and the hum of our freezer which is on its last leg. We live several miles from a gravel quarry. If I am up early enough and the weather…
God will provide instruction and guidance I am only required to listen, repent and act. 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. Psalms 32:8 NKJV God, I cannot see over this hill, but you can and your promise in Psalms 32:8 is…
This morning I told the Holy Spirit I was too busy, not in so many words but in my actions as I thought about my full plate and where I could book time for God, a little here, a little there. Does it sound as bad to you reading it as it sounds to me…
Last Fall traveling in a remote area of the state on a dirt road I was praying and talking to the Lord. I had committed myself earlier that month to pray more than I spoke so a long drive on a dusty dirt road in the middle of nowhere was perfect. As I turned a…