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…
“Why can’t we see God?” My inquisitive six-year-old student fixed his gaze on me and waited for the all-wise, adult answer to his question. “Well,” I began, “God is Spirit. He’s invisible.” But the question pried open a place in my heart that concealed hidden doubts. As an adult, I’ve often wondered the same thing….
I’m a Michigan girl through and through. All of my 51 years except for one have been lived through the cycle of four distinct seasons. I was born loving the feel of the sun on my skin. Summer in Michigan is amazing. Just about anywhere in Pure Michigan is within driving distance of a lake,…
Ever since I started reading the Bible as a new Christian, Simon Peter has been the character I’ve identified with the most. When he is first introduced, he is impulsive and reactionary. He does the wrong things but rationalizes that they are for the right reasons. His first instincts are to control and fix problems…
I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. (Ps. 77:11 NIV) At the end of each year, I spend a few mornings thinking through what has been and what could be. It is a time of reflection and projection. With pen in hand, I list the…