I’ll let you in on the sweet old truths, Stories we heard from our fathers, counsel we learned at our mother’s knee. We’re not keeping this to ourselves, we’re passing it along to the next generation— God’s fame and fortune, the marvelous things God has done. (Psalm 78:2-4 MSG) It will soon be May, the…
We stood at the front of the church, arms around each other. Other worshipers surrounded us. My tears fell on her tight braids as she hugged me back. My mouth moved, and I continued to pray for God’s healing over her past and that she would use the comfort she receives to comfort others in…
The Jordan River is everywhere in the Bible. It is often used as a symbol from God to cross over and move to something new—to receiving a promise. In the Old Testament, when it was time for Israel to receive the land God promised his people, they needed to carefully follow his presence since they’d…
I didn’t pick a word for 2022, but if I had to it would probably be breaking. I learned personally in 2022 how breaking, although hard and painful, can be beautiful. The castles I had built were crumbling and the achievements and status that I wore proudly morphed into something I just wanted to hide. There…
Joel Salatin is one of our favorite farmers, which is saying a lot because we know a lot of farmers. I know a lot about Mr. Salatin. I’ve met him on a few occasions, shared meals together, and heard him speak many times. I have also read all of his books and quote him often…
Have you heard the story of David? Not the one where he slays the giant. And not the one where he sleeps with another man’s wife and then has that man killed in battle. No, not even the one where his own son tries to steal his throne. I am talking about the time when…