Stories from the Homestead: The Hope of Spring

The tiniest blades of green pushing through winterized soil, what a beautiful thing. Soil so hard and worn from winter's wind beating down upon it, is now the soil from which the new begins to grow. Every time I walk outside and see the specks of green, I am reminded of the hope of spring.…

Great Things: Why Should I Expect Them?

Expect great things from God; Attempt great things for God. - William Carey This quote was used a couple of weeks ago at my church in a powerful sermon based off the words from John 14:12 (click to listen). I could not stop thinking about it. Like flour slowly making its way through a sifter, were the thoughts my heart…

At the Foot of the Cross

The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and according to that law he ought to die because he has made himself the Son of God.”  (John 19:7) Today we remember a day where the course of human history was forever changed; we remember the day that love was lived out, unto death. It is a…