Jan 06
Remember the time you were expecting a piece of candy or a pickle to taste sweet, but it was bitter? It sent a shock to your taste buds. You quickly had to get something to drink in order to get the taste out. You may feel like you need to wash the bitterness left in …
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Sep 30
Noise! We are used to it every day; our world is chaotic and busy. In the midst of this chaos, Paul gives us an unusual command, “aspire to live quietly” (1 Thes. 4:11). Does Paul want us to quit talking so much? While that is a part of the idea, it seems the concept is …
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Apr 30
I enjoy giving my dogs special treats. It might be a meat bone or a dog treat. Our two dogs have always reacted differently to food you give them. Bailey, our Golden Retriever, snatches it as quickly as possible. She will eat it as fast as she can. If it is a bone she will …
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Jul 30
Dwight Eisenhower, the future WWII Supreme Commander and U.S. President, was only ten. It was Halloween night and he desperately wanted to go out Trick-or-Treating with his older brothers, but his parents said no. He argued fiercely for permission to go, but to no avail. When his brothers headed off without him, he lost his …
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Nov 06
Sweetie is our half Arabian horse, she is a beautiful light chestnut color. As typical for Arabians she is sensitive around our mouth and face. In fact, we sometimes have trouble getting her bit into her mouth. She isn’t one to readily accept the bit and bridle. Once the bridle is on, she settles down …
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Sep 14
Brooke, our 11 year old, loves riding and working with our horses. Her and Landon, our 9 year old, ride them every chance they get. They like to ride them fast, which can sometimes make us nervous and the horses tired! We have two horses and a pony. Chief is our gelding horse who has …
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May 29
We all have the thought, I don’t want to be that guy! You know, the guy who arrogantly boasts about all he has and all he has done. The guy who likes to show off his latest sports car telling you every detail of its spec sheet, while never sincerely asking you anything about your …
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Apr 23
One of my favorite times on our farm is when we turn the animals out to fresh pasture in the Spring. Our sheep and cows have been in the back pasture eating hay all winter. Any sprig of grass that popped up this spring would quickly be eaten by them. With two horses, nine cows, …
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Apr 04
The 2018 Masters tournament marks the 50th anniversary of the one of the most historic endings to the iconic tournament. Roberto De Vincenzo tied Bob Goalby after 72 holes at 11 under. But De Vincenzo signed an incorrect scorecard. He actually signed for a higher score than he shot which put him back into second …
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Mar 06
How many conversations have you had today that went like this: “What have you been up too lately?” “Oh, we have been busy.” Being busy is our cultural norm. Everyone is busy. Young people are busy with lots of school work, practices, and social commitments. Their parents are busy with work and keeping track of …
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