Some days you just get overwhelmed. Today I mean it in a good way. I was reading something and was overwhelmed by the goodness of God. To identify is defined as to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what that person or thing is. It can also mean to feel and … Continue reading Identify
At our ranch, we raise Scottish Highland cattle. The girls as well as the boys all have horns. One of the first things we do with anyone who comes to work for us, is have them grab hold of the electric fence. Ours produces about 7 to 9 volts. It just startles you, but does … Continue reading Grab the bull by the horns
It sure sounds like a lot of work to me! Having worked at the ranch, cutting through rocky areas to lay pipelines, and fence lines, please know, I speak from experience. The first one mentioned in the Bible was for Abraham's wife Sarah. (Gen. 23:20) Rock cut tombs were a form of burial and interment … Continue reading A matter of perspective
I had to go to Home Depot yesterday. As soon as I walked in to my right were the Christmas decorations. To my left were the Halloween decorations. Further down in the store were the Thanksgiving decorations. And it was only October 21st! Yikes, talk about overload! When I mentioned this to the lady helping … Continue reading What a mashup!
Sometimes it is just habit, but then I'm aware of what just came out of my mouth, and I have to think, “Enough already!” For the last two weeks I've really been paying attention to the words I'm speaking out loud. And frankly, I'm ashamed of myself. But God, in His infinite kindness to me, … Continue reading Enough already!
They don't call it the Rocky Mountains for nothing! We have cleared big 8 foot wide backhoe buckets of rocks out of pastures, roads etc. at the ranch. Whenever I talk a hike around the property, I run across more, or all various shapes and sizes. While walking around the property, I am mindful and … Continue reading One smooth stone
There are just certain words you do not speak aloud in polite company. You know, four letter words, that if spoken, your mom would have said your mouth needed to be washed out with soap. Well at my house there is one such four letter word that is highly offensive. Snow. I know, I know, … Continue reading Four Letter Word
The attorney tells the accused, "I have some good news and some bad news." "What's the bad news?" asks the accused. "The bad news is, your blood is all over the crime scene, and the DNA tests prove you did it." "What's the good news?" "Your cholesterol is 130.” Some days are just flat out … Continue reading Let the sparks fly!
My BFFAE (Best Friend For All Eternity) said she was reading in Ecclesiastes, so I decided to join her. So you can thank her for what I'm posting today! (She's such an amazing woman of God and I'm blessed to have her in my life!) The traditional definition of one’s “lot in life” is a … Continue reading Lot in life
The weather here in the Colorado Rockies is glorious. Not too hot during the days, and cool in the evenings. Perfect for camping! I'll bet you didn't know this, but I am a hard core camper. I pack up snacks, my water bottle, set my laptop to a YouTube video that has a crackling campfire … Continue reading Camping fairy tale
God Still Speaks 