Woo hoo! It is that time of year again. The table is laden with nachos, chicken wings, chips and dips. It is time to celebrate. No, not the Super Bowl, but the official start of the 2019 tax filing season in America. So clear all those tasty snacks off the table, because you're going to … Continue reading Kick off party
Category: Encouragement
Orientation
In America, 2020 brings the continuance of our election cycle. You know, when those pesky pollsters call you during dinner to ask your opinion. I propose we now have them talk about the hot button topic that will raise the hackles of people all over the world: Toilet paper orientation, over or under? I further … Continue reading Orientation
Dig In
Experts say that right about now people are losing it—the desire to follow their New Year's resolution to diet. Well have I got Good News for you! In a recent year, the weight loss industry in America collected over $41.8 billion in annual revenue. Well I have a great free offer for you on a … Continue reading Dig In
Pony Express
Living in the American West, I've always been fascinated with the history and terminology that makes it what it is. As you can tell by some of my previous posts, I also see how I can apply those things with my walk with Jesus and to share with you, my friends. Here is one such … Continue reading Pony Express
May 2020 be Toowayhon for you!
You heard me right, toowayhon! In Aramaic this word means blessed. I recently signed up for a study by Dr. Charles Stanley entitled Blessed to Be. The study is going to go in depth in the Sermon on the Mount throughout all of 2020. So this morning I read various versions of Matthew 5:1-12, just … Continue reading May 2020 be Toowayhon for you!
Safety switch
Every spring on the ranch, before we turn the cows out onto the upper pastures, the fence line must be walked to check for breaks and damage. We have seen mountain lions, bears and coyotes here on our property. So whenever we do this task, we always carry protection. I have a 45 caliber, single … Continue reading Safety switch
Yule log
During this holiday season, the satellite television companies have a channel dedicated to a Yule log fire burning 24/7 in the background. I'm partial to the classic yule log, which is just a crackling fire. Last year we watched the Modern Yule log, where they had a little mouse peaking his head out of a … Continue reading Yule log
Blinders
Blinders are a piece of horse tack that prevents the horse from seeing to the rear, and in some cases, to the side. They are made of leather or plastic cups which are placed on either side of a horse's eyes. Racehorse trainers believe that blinders keep horses focused on what is in front of … Continue reading Blinders
Side effects
You've seen them. The commercials for drugs that will improve whatever your health issue is. Then while they are showing happy people living life to its fullest, they drop the side effects on you. Most of the times the side effects from the drug are way worse than your initial health issue. They say rare … Continue reading Side effects
Hang in there
I've usually lived my life by the rules of three. Three strikes and you're out or third time's a charm. I now realize how that no longer fits into God's plan for my life. I need to now practice the rules of p, patience and persistence. A beautiful sister in Christ, (you know who you … Continue reading Hang in there









