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Empty Nest Part 2
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...
Empty Nest Part 1
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...
True Identity: Where are we finding ours?
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...
Do you need to bring your self-discipline out?
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...
Busy time of Year!
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...
Represent Who’s We Are
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...
Whisper Yes to quiet time with Jesus
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...
Do you treasure people or things?
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...
But if You say so…
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...
