April 2018 archive

A Lesson from My Livestock!

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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Loving without Expectation

Why do we do what we do?  Most things we do with an expectation of getting something in return. Consider these questions . . . Why did you have the last people over to your house?  Why did you give your wives flowers for your anniversary?  What was your expectation when you helped a poor …

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Your Soul’s Portrait

Imagine you were given a blank canvas and asked to paint a portrait of your soul.   What would you paint?  You may choose to use bright and vibrant colors, or you may paint with shadowy, dark colors.  You may paint a peaceful meadow scene or slow moving river in the mountains to symbolize your …

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Who Still Says the Lord’s Prayer?

What has been the most quoted Bible passage of all-time?  The most quoted passage of Scripture today is probably John 3:16.  But when considering the scope of human history since Christ walked the earth, I believe the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 is likely it!  The model prayer taught by Christ to his disciples …

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How Habitual Carelessness Cost Someone A Masters!

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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