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…
Many years ago, someone gave me a “starter” of Amish friendship bread. As I don’t cook, bake, or really do much of anything that falls under the “domestically gifted” category, I had never done this before. I remember holding that bag of goo and reading the instructions, learning that I had to do something to…
About five years ago, I had a miscarriage at eleven weeks of pregnancy. The whole ordeal was terrible. Even though I knew it was coming, I was totally unprepared for the actual experience. I was a complete mess. My husband took such good care of me and our kids during the actual miscarriage. Then, after…
Confession time. My name is Shelley. I write romance books, and I used to never celebrate Valentine’s Day. When you write romances for a living, the month of February is usually a busy one. Booksellers are open to book signings, librarians invite you to speak to their patrons, and people who usually proclaim that they…
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Phil. 2:13-14 NIV) We all probably…
What is an attractive life? Let me explain. I don’t mean attractive as in physical appearance. I’m not talking about a life that looks like an air-brushed magazine cover. When I searched ‘definition of attractive’ on Google, I came up with these definitions: Appealing or pleasing to the senses Having beneficial qualities or features that…