by laura.hicks | Sep 19, 2016 | Faith, family
In my previous post we discussed how it can feel as enter into this new phase of life called empty nest. So, what can we do to make the this transition easier? First, acknowledge your feelings. We’re often told to just move on, let go and be happy. So if we don’t feel...
by laura.hicks | Sep 13, 2016 | Faith, family, testimony
That time God asked me to … Put down the idol of motherhood. Maybe I missed all the discussions about empty nest before I headed into this new territory. Or could it be we simply don’t discuss it very much? Since...
by laura.hicks | Jul 29, 2016 | Faith, family
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. Zechariah 4:10a The fan clicked softly as it swirled away the stifling heat and humidity that had settled into little backwoods church. There was a strange familiarity in this place...
by laura.hicks | Jul 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’ve been checked out and more than a bit out of it lately. I took a scheduled break from writing in May and the first part of June as it’s our busiest time of the year on the ranch. It’s amazing how quickly a discipline or habit we’ve had for quite a while can slip...
by laura.hicks | May 21, 2016 | family, Ranching
I’m so sorry I’ve been absent for the last couple of weeks. I haven’t fallen off the globe or been sucked into some kind of black hole. Well, I guess maybe, the black hole of lambing. May is our busiest month of the year, like by a LOT. We’re finishing up...
by laura.hicks | May 4, 2016 | Faith, family, Ranching
It’s that time of year again. Spring is in the air. New baby calves are running and bucking with excitement. Lambing season is knocking at my door.I’m blessed to train and use Border Collie’s to help with ranch work. They’re born with the desire and instinct to work...
by laura.hicks | Apr 28, 2016 | Bible Study, Faith
Why do we struggle to spend quiet, undistracted time alone with God in His word and in prayer? I tell myself every evening that tomorrow will be different. Nothing else will happen in my day until I’ve had my time following Jesus into the word of God. Then the...
by laura.hicks | Apr 14, 2016 | Faith, family
How do you want to be remembered? Is it for the things you’ve accomplished? Maybe the awards and “stuff” you’ve collected?What about the people we’re blessed by along the journey?I’m a competitive person by nature. I like to set a goal and then go for it. I...
by laura.hicks | Apr 5, 2016 | Faith, testimony
Have you ever known God is telling you to move but not sure what that means? Or even if you know where He’s calling you but it just doesn’t make any sense? I’ve been there a time or two as well.We’d had a special speaker at church and I’d been hearing God whispering...
by laura.hicks | Mar 29, 2016 | Faith, family
Do you ever feel like you can identify with the Israelites?I’ve read about the many miracles they witnessed first hand and wondered how their faith faltered so often. I mean come on, they saw the Red Sea part!Moses reminds them in Deuteronomy how God loves them. Not...
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