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Holocaust, 2015 (the Syrian refugee crisis)
Playing Unto God ... (dedicating our lives and talents to Him)
Hell-Bent on Ministry ... (how would we live, if there was no hell?)
The Greenhouse Effect ... (why we shelter our children)
A Request to my Friends... (please "walk in the light" with me)
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Our cow had her first calf today (a little bull) and our oldest caught it on video…
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Tabernacles, 2016
My youngest daughter wakes me. “Nurse?” she asks. I roll over lazily and pull her close. I hear Jon outside the door and call for him, he comes and takes my hand. We talk softly for a while before … Continue reading
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Love covers a multitude of weeds
Recently, I had an exchange with someone who suggested (by means of loving, constructive criticism, I hope) that I remove the blog post about our messy house and the photo of our cow standing in a weedy field, as it … Continue reading
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The last rescue dog
As some of you know, Jon and I ran an animal rescue out of our home for many years. Of all the fantastic ideas I’ve ever had during our years of marriage, that was probably by far the least fantastic. … Continue reading
Two out a three ‘aint bad
Jon’s brother and sister-in-law recently blessed us with an amazing, wonderful gift: As much of a blessing as this has been to our entire family, I was especially thankful because this sweet chariot is MINE. ALLLLL mine (it’s even registered … Continue reading
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Quick Takes – 7-30-2016
1 There are so many amazing things to share that have happened since I last wrote here, it’s hard to know where to start! Kidding/calving season is almost over and with the exception of one loss, everyone has arrived safe … Continue reading
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Rescuing Cherry: Sudoku’s birth, 2016
Every year, I’m reminded again of why it’s so important to be here when our goats give birth. This year, we lost a doe from our goat Mini Pearl because we didn’t get to her in time. When a similar … Continue reading
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