For years, John and I have dreamed of our one day homestead. The perfect piece of open land, spanning a minimum of 30 acres, with fertile pastures, a corner woodlot and creek running through. Various farm animals would be strategically placed to utilize the natural resources of the property, and provide our family with meat, […]
Fighting the Battle of Darkness
The lies have been raining down heavy lately. Feelings of worthlessness fill my being. It’s like a dark cloud that follows me, waiting for the right moment to let loose with fury. The battle is exhausting. Those around me support me, but they cannot fight my battle for me. Our Lord calls to me, but […]
Crying Over the Eggs: Seeking Uniformity with God’s Will
Saturday morning brought with it a sense of anticipation. The kids were already up and playing in their rooms as I quietly made my way downstairs to take some time to pray and prepare before the start of our busy day. The plan was to go to my parents and get started on some of […]
I’m Glad Facebook Disabled My Account
You know how it is… the mindless scrolling, the unconscious desire to be distracted from your world and be transported into the lives of others, the need for a break “for just one moment” that turns into 30 minutes of wasted time. It was getting easier and easier to fall into that Facebook trap. Life […]