Devotional Thoughts in the Seasons of our Lives written by Michele Bruxvoort and Mandy Farmer
Perhaps my favorite past time is observing nature. Nature has a rhythm that is comforting, relaxing, and simple. Every year God shows me another side to his creation. Last year, 2019, I was witness to the hawk families second batch of baby hawks growing up. 2018 was the first batch and that was very interesting … Continue reading Rhythms of Nature
I certainly will not receive a medal for committed prayer for my daughter. There were many times my discouragement I gave up, took a break. It's hard to continue to pray when you don't have the right attitude about what prayer is and does. A prayer is an act of faith. It is placing your … Continue reading It Happened So Fast
I have been reading in Mark 5. It talks about the demon-possessed man, the woman with a bleeding issue, and Jairus's sick daughter. The common theme throughout the entire passage is faith and restoration. My focus was on the woman who knew and believed in Jesus's power. She had great faith and determination. She knew … Continue reading Just a Touch
"The Lord is My Shepherd...", those are truly amazing words. Shepherds were the lowliest of lowliest... career bottom of the barrel in Jesus' time. So you should be in awe that God wants to shepherd you. Sheep appear to be dumb and wander aimlessly. They will eat anything and everything whether it is good for … Continue reading The Lord is My Shepherd
We all know that PRAYER is an important part of the Christian life. Without it, we are disconnected from our defense system, as well as unity with the body of Christ. I speak to those who have prayed and prayed for something/issue in their life or the life of someone else. You may have prayed … Continue reading This is Where I Failed
I live surrounded by cattle. Each spring, once the prairie grass has grown, the cattle arrive at the fields around me. Usually mid-late May they take up residence. One by one cattle trailers arrive. They back into the field, swing open the trailer doors, and groups of cattle are let out. It's a pretty exciting … Continue reading Cattle and Fences
During a recent counseling session I was reminded that I was not keeping my yard clean. It wasn't a scolding, but a gentle reminder that I had gotten so off track and needed to start cleaning my yard. Your "yard" in counseling means the area of your life you let people in. People good and … Continue reading Keep Your Yard Clean
I really like having a dog. Our dog Tucker has many health concerns but keeps plugging along and enjoys living life with us. He loves to be outside rolling in the grass, pestering the tame barn cats, swimming in the creeks, eating nests of voles, and hunting up pheasants. One of the blessings of having … Continue reading On Guard
Do I Know Pain? Yes. I have known pain; as the short, fat girl who was always chosen last to years of chronic pain, to the pain of betrayal and deceit that crushes your soul. I have felt physical pain and emotional pain. But there is something else I have known - I am finding … Continue reading Finding God in the Pain of Life
I was pretty excited a few weeks ago when I found tiny eggshells on my lawn. This meant that my newest birdhouse tenants just had their babies! The House Wrens were busy earlier making this beautiful nest out of the tiniest twigs- so cute. Plus they placed little leaves here and there as filler. Yesterday … Continue reading Get Back In That Nest
