The Fellowship of Faith
Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5:11, NKJV) As I sit to write this post, I am doing a new thing. Listening to Russell and …
What Will Our Children Remember?
Now and again, we find someone with whom we “connect.” Through her immense love for children, which is evident in her writing, book reviews, and dedicated homeschooling efforts. A fervent follower of her blog, I’ve come …
The Chicken Whisperer
Adding chickens to the mix here at the Cross-Dubya seemed an easy decision given the increased price of eggs and poultry in the past year. Of course, nothing is ever as easy as it seems. With …
Waiting on the Weather
Lord, this ain’t easy. I’m almost two months late to get that garden tilled and planted. We still can’t disc the hay meadow and get that seed in the ground. And Lord, you know I need …
Bearing One Another
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep …
The Scars That Remain
Driving across my pastures, I’m always looking for signs. Invasive weeds or insects that signal a need for treatment or sneaky serpents that can cause harm to my newborn calves and my buddy, Bubba, the chocolate …
Run to God
Few writers are born with the natural gift of storytelling. Many of us have toiled for years to learn the art and science of the writing craft. I don’t think that was the case for my …
Voices
Like moths drawn to a flame, children young and old focus on the edge of the stage when the music stops. Inviting children, fifth grade and down, to come sit on the floor, all eyes focus …
Well-Worn Boots
As the old farmer stepped out into his garage, he bristled at the cool morning air. Reaching down, he patted his faithful companion, who immediately came to his side. Groaning softly as he bends down to …
Living Proof
What single word comes to mind when you hear the name Jesus Christ? I have heard many answers to this question over the years. Some have answered “philosopher, prophet, revolutionary, and man”; but the one word …