A Mangy Faith
Poor Tomasso, a cold, wet winter followed by a big temperature swing, almost always brings the same thing. Mange, biting lice, whatever you might call it in your neck of the woods, cattle (and other animals) […]
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Our World in Words
Of the many blessings I’ve received from obeying God’s call to become a Christian writer, the writing friends I’ve met along the journey stand out. Today, I’m blessed to introduce my precious sister-in-Christ, dear friend, and
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The Power of a Spiritual Legacy
Introducing this Week’s Guest Every writer can look back to the start of their career and identify that handful of encouraging people who came alongside them, helping them learn and grow in their craft. When I
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Joyous Anticipation
Want to bring a smile to a crusty old rancher’s face? Watch what happens when he turns the corner by his barn each morning and heads toward the steers in the feedlot. “Benigno” (Little Ben) and
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A Bouquet of Lessons
I watched her for over two years before stopping at the roadside stand. She toiled six days a week, often under a scorching Texas summer sun, tending her garden. I long admired her beautiful and simple
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New Growth
For me, the greatest thing about farming and ranching is how God’s word comes to life each day. I relish looking back and seeing where His word was at work in my life. God’s principles of
A Battle of Wills
A game of chess? Yes; in its own bovine sort of way. Something I’ve always enjoyed is watching cattle test one another. Starting when they’re just calves, cows engage in what I’m told is “Bulling”; a
Vision Problems
In late 2017, my cataracts matured to the point I required surgery. A year earlier, my eye doctor told me I was developing cataracts in both eyes. I took the news in stride, thinking I had
In the Valleys I Grow
“Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.” Among the countless quotes from Reverend Billy Graham, this one has long been an anchor in my life. With the Cross-Dubya nestled between
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