In All Things
As most of y’all know, besides supper, my two favorite times of the day are sunrise and sunset. I’m blessed that most days I’m doing something outside at those times, which allows me to enjoy both. …
discipleship.
Finding Your Voice
Far from being an expert on chickens, I’ve learned a lot in the process of starting a flock here at our Cross-Dubya ranch this year. When eggs reached four dollars a dozen, adding chickens became an …
Going Steady
Perhaps I’m dating myself here, but when I last dated, I considered Ms. Diane to be my “steady girl.” She was the lady that I focused all my attention on, I desired to be around, and …
With Great Anticipation
As some renovations are happening around the house, we have restricted our entire household to one bedroom, our kitchen, and the family room. With just the two of us, plus the pooches (excessive heat over 100F …
A Rotten Year, Or Is It?
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds …
Choose Your Weapon
When it comes to weed control, we have many options to choose from here at the Cross-Dubya ranch. For row crops (fields planted in rows like corn, wheat, or cotton) we can use a cultivator to …
What’s Your Cross?
Wisdom isn’t reserved for the old. As much as we mature Christians and aging Baby Boomers might like to think, wisdom is not exclusive to folks over sixty. A younger, yet precious, Christian brother recently reminded …
All Things
Beyond John 3:16, one of the best-known verses of the Bible, and maybe John 11:35 if you’re a youngster, what’s one of your favorite Scripture verses? Mine is Philippians 4:13; “I can do all things through …
My Paul and Timothy
It’s become inevitable. When “Archie the screeching dog” gets his exercise, his big brother, “Bubba the chocolate lab”, accompanies him. Like me, Bubba can stand to do a little more walking. With his non-healing CCL injury …
The Rescue
“Turn your ear to listen to me; rescue me quickly. Be my rock of protection, a fortress where I will be safe.” (Psalm 31:2, NLT) To most folks, one cow sounds like any other. Before starting …