An update on that meaningful little Christmas…
Dear reader, You may recall my stated goal to "have myself a meaningful little Christmas." Well, grab a Christmas cookie and a comfy chair. Here's the rest of the story. Had you asked me how it was going this past Sunday, I would've said everything was right on track and progressing nicely. (Insert your favorite quote about the best laid plans.) The day before my extended
A Christmas Story – Keep Believing to Have Life
For many years now, December the 14th has brought with it a flood of emotions. I suspect it always will. The following story is told with the blessing of my dear friend, Debbie Fortenberry. I offer you this excerpt from my next book, Seizing the Good Life to be released June 13th, 2023. For though it is Debbie's story to tell, she gave her approval to
A Glory Story
Hey friend, A glory story— that’s what my bestie calls a story that has God fingerprints all over it. This one is about God showing out at the end of this year’s 30 Days of Thankfulness Drive and it has four great takeaways for all of us! You can watch it on Youtube, or listen to The Story Table podcast on your favorite podcasting platform
The Beloved Farmer Decorates, Kinda, and a Gift just for you!
Hey friend! I really did mean to write to this fine community before Thanksgiving, but -- life just keeps coming! That's all I've got for you by way of explanation, and I have a feeling that's enough. Y'all are gracious like that. I’m currently recovering from the Turkey Day festivities around here and considering decorating for Christmas. Considering being the key word. There were Thanksgiving
Blessed People Bless People
Hi! If you're a new friend, welcome! If you're a long-time reader, welcome back. *SMILE* Those of you in the second group will recognize November 1st as the kickoff date for our annual fundraiser, a time when we come together in this community to pool our little bits and do a lot. Because of you, blessings are still being enjoyed by people near and far. An
Road trips and Randomness from Shellie
Hey friend, it's an absolutely gorgeous day from where I sit on the back porch. Grabbing a photo here for illustration. Granted, it's taken through the screen, but I feel like you'll still be able to enjoy the beauty of God's creation with me. Hank, who also goes by Hankster the Prankster, Hanky Panky, and a host of other ridiculous monikers I've tagged him with and
When God Has a Question for You
Hello friend, greetings from my back porch where I would not be stationed were it not for the breeze from the ceiling fans! I dearly love writing outdoors but the August humidity in Louisiana is legendary and today is no different. It showered briefly earlier and it's trying to build up again. I'd give up and ask the Good Lord to send it on down,
TOE POPPING IS AN ACQUIRED TASTE or Miscellaneous thoughts from the porch
Hello my friend, I hope you're busy squeezing the last big of goodness out of this summer. We are! It's been several long hot months for us, but glory to God, last night we got 2-4 inches on the farm. We were ecstatic about getting to turn the pumps off and giving everyone a break from watering. Don't get me wrong, we're grateful that we
Praise for Ordinary Days
Hello friend, it's Shellie dropping in for a visit with news from the parental front, but first, a reminder. Do remember, that I only remind you, because Father God has first had His way reminding me. That said, our ordinary days are not a postscript or a place keeper between more important events. And they aren’t side notes to what God is calling us to do.
Ask the right question and find The Answer
…How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. Matthew 23:37 Those words were with me when I opened my eyes this morning and they were still circling in my thoughts as I took my coffee to the back porch and sat down to pray. I recognized them as the mournful lament