Here at the ranch we needed a way to extend the light our chickens had during the day in the winter. So my husband got some solar lights and mounted them in the area where the chickens go for the night. At 5:30 am I turn the on, and go out around 8 pm to … Continue reading Light in the dark
I read this the other morning and it took my breath away. When I think of the restraint Jesus showed on the cross, I am eternally grateful. In celebrating His birth, I also celebrate His ultimate "end game" via the cross. Restoring our relationship with the Father, like it was meant to be from the … Continue reading Restraint
This is my final post for the group blogging our Advent 2025 series. This week I am focusing on praise. Because of what Jesus did in coming to earth, He deserves all our praise. Praise is pure truth (based on Ps 8:2)Praise is the expressed word, promises, and nature of God. It is active,powerful, and … Continue reading Advent 2025 #4
What does real beauty look like? I'm going to have to agree with Ray C. Stedman in Adventuring through the Bible when he says it is the beauty of holiness referencing 1 Peter 1:14-16. "A truly holy person is a person with an attractive, beautiful personality. At the base, the word holiness truly means "wholeness." … Continue reading Truly beautiful
Have you ever been in a room where it seemed like everyone was talking at once? It's kind of chaotic and makes it hard to focus and think. Which makes me appreciate God all the more! He hears every single one of us at the same time. He listens when we pray and communicate with … Continue reading Languages
Some days I just fall to my knees in awe. I read this from Charles Stanley the other day and had to share it with you. In the book of Leviticus the word sacrifice or offering comes from a root word that means to "approach" or "go near," as in becoming personally involved in a … Continue reading Wow, really?
Sometimes at my ranch, there are stinky chores that must be done, and I mean that literally. Cleaning our areas/stalls after animals is one of those chores. But it must be done. Some spaces are close quarters and the smell gets overwhelming. Every so often you need to stop, step outside, and get a breath … Continue reading Breath of fresh air
I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much. (Mother Teresa) The term "struggle bus" is slang for a difficult or frustrating situation. It often describes times when someone feels overwhelmed. Boy can I relate to that! I have been going through a struggle … Continue reading Struggle Bus
I'm reading a book called Extravagant Grace. It has six different authors. One of them is Barbara Johnson. (1927-2007) One of her sections included something that grabbed me. “In your darkest hours, listen to Jesus saying, 'Been there. Done that.' Jesus has tasted what you are tasting, felt what you are feeling, looked into the … Continue reading …Got the t-shirt
One of my first visits to my husband's grandparent's house, was an eye-opener for me. I was helping her make dinner, and we down into the basement to get something for our preparations. They had shelves lining all the walls, fully stocked with supplies. Canned goods, paper towels, toilet paper, you name it, they had … Continue reading Waste not
God Still Speaks 