The idea surfaced time and time again. The plans never took root. Too many obstacles. Until. 2013. The death of a son and cancer renewed the fire with a fervency. With a network of prayer the plan unfolded. 3 times now the Lord has opened the door and allowed my farmer and children to serve in Haiti. This week they will return to this country. Each time my farmer leaves, a community is roused to allow him to go. Bathed in prayer; Milking, chores, finances, supplies all covered by those who rally around us. They're going again. Haiti. To serve. To build. Hearts ... View Post
Giving Thanks for What the Almighty has Provided Day #24 of Thanksgiving
They came together. Two very different people groups. To celebrate the basic necessity of food. Giving thanks. . . to God; for the struggle, the abundance. There were no nationality lines drawn; they were transcended. The first Thanksgiving. May this day be about deep gratitude to God for his gracious provision. May we think on those today that walk in darkness. That live in fear. That have suffered much at the hands of a brutal government. May our thoughts remain focused on the One who will one day make all things right. Until that day, may we pray, go, serve, and be ... View Post
This Old Farm House Day #20 of Thankfulness
This old Farm House. With it's broken windows and peeling paint keeps us entertained. The farm boy and girls are fooling around; he slams the door; a little too hard. In the morning a rescue is made. The door is locked. So through the window and down the ladder the girls go. Surprise! We're ready for breakfast. Never a dull moment. I could go on and on about the things wrong here. Ceilings with water damage. Oh, how I long for them to be painted. Clutter. A fifty year old carpet, that I would love to remove. On and on the list goes. Until. I breathe deep. Take a look at ... View Post
The Best Day Ever Day #15 of Thankfulness
What if we woke and said,"This is going to be the best day ever!" What if we chose to not let one thing ruffle us today? How would our day be if we gave and gave throughout the day? If we looked beyond our own needs. How would the day look, if we looked to the interest of others before ourselves? Every decision was made to benefit another. The best day ever. It's the best day not because it all went well. It's not the best day because we were successful and received much. It was the best day because we stepped aside and let God do His work. Everything may have gone wrong. But it ... View Post
My Eyes Flutter Open To Moon Light Day #14 of Thankfulness
I open my eyes. The moon light illuminates all in my room. I lay there for a moment. I breathe deep the start of a new day. Even after three years it is still so hard. It is still my first thought when my eyes flutter open. It is still a weight I carry every day. As I lay there, I gaze at that moon. It is truly beautiful. So large. Bright. Soothing. The message at church spoke of light. Light; illuminating the darkness. Jesus was that light. He came. Humble. Strong. Preaching a message of hope. I grab my coffee and turn on the fire. There is a bit of a chill in the ... View Post
A Gathering Day # 13 of Thankfulness
We gathered together over coffee and tea. We shared a meal. Then it got real. One brave, brave woman shared her story. It wasn't always pretty. She opened her heart. Vulnerable. Raw. Strong. Beautiful. She gave all she had. Surrendered, in the mess, to the giver of life. She gave him the broken pieces and he rewrote a beautiful story. A story of faithfulness and grace. Of strength and glory. She shared with us; this beautiful woman. Our stories are important. They weave together the tapestry of who we are. When we share the journey, we release the stronghold that ... View Post
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