Watching Over Me
Do you ever feel like someone’s watching you? That there’s someone nearby? With a presence so strong you turn and look for them? It isn’t always paranoia, mind you, but if you’re a true Believer, I …
Across the Seasons
Isn’t it amazing how God can use all of His creation to teach us? He reminded me recently that whatever season of life we are in, we can bring great value to His kingdom. Driving back …
Sounding the Alarm
Meet my friend “Frick”, or maybe it’s “Frack”; they look so much alike I can’t tell one from the other. For those of you who don’t recognize them, they’re my guinea hens. I often comment, “These …
Come to Your Senses
“They’ll come to their senses one day and get back on track.” Has that statement ever been said about you? I sometimes wonder who all has said that about me and how many times it’s been …
The Road Best Traveled
Like many of you, I’ve traveled lots of roads in my lifetime. As a youngster, most were dirt or gravel roads and backwoods paths. Around six years of age, I spent most days as far away …
When It Happens …
A wonderful blessing of this ranching life is the opportunity to think about things in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. Don’t get me wrong. When you’re sorting cows, mowing hay, or plowing a field, you’d better …
They Call It Progress
I try not to get too political or rant too much these days; I find it’s not good for my blood pressure and inner peace to dwell on these things. It broke my heart a few …
The Time Has Come
When was the last time you listened to a bowl of Rice Krispies® make their distinctive Snap-Crackle-Pop? For me, it’s every morning when I rise from bed. And every time I lift myself from my office …
Unfolding Each Day
How does your day start? How does it end? If you’re like me, we start out with the best intentions but end with more stressors, failures, and fears than we expected or wanted. I’ve learned that …
One Too Many
There are many things that can slip my mind these days, but the number of calves I take to market has never been one of them. Until recently. Market Day for weaned calves is a day …