It’s incredibly hard to have faith when everything feels like it’s failing, hurting, or dying. Life can throw challenges at us in a way that seems unbearable, leaving us questioning our strength and purpose. For me, these past few years have been a whirlwind of trials. My husband has been sick, enduring five years of […]
As I dive into our journey as beginner modern homesteaders, I want to share the events leading up to a devastating decision that changed everything for our us—culling our entire flock and closing the farm for nearly two years. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with excitement, heartache, and a small amount of hope. […]
As I sit down to write, I find myself reflecting on a question I often encounter: “So you’re talking about God now… you’re so fake.” It’s a comment that stings, but it also highlights a crucial aspect of my journey—authenticity in my faith. For many years, I lived in survival mode. Life was a whirlwind […]
The Beginning of Our Journey It all began with a trip to Tractor Supply, where we picked up baby ducks, chickens, and turkens. Armed with a puppy playpen and a red-light heating lamp from our previous experience with baby ducks, we were ready to embark on this new venture. The excitement was overwhelming as we […]
After months of anticipation, the last box was finally unpacked, and just when I thought I could relax, out slithered a free-range grass snake from the back of a mirror in my bedroom! Talk about a wake-up call. It was clear that we were definitely not in an HOA neighborhood anymore. This was the beginning […]
Life often throws challenges our way, and many of us seek healing and understanding during tough times. As I embarked on my own journey of faith and self-discovery, I found myself facing an unexpected adventure: jumping out of a plane. You might think this is a crazy way to connect with God, but for me, […]
Reading the Bible has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride—full of learning, growing, and, let’s be honest, a few facepalms along the way. I often find myself saying things out loud while reading, like, “God just did that for you, and you’re going to do WHAT?!” or “Wait, Jesus, that doesn’t make sense.” […]
📖✨ Being fully honest, I have to admit that getting into the groove of reading the Bible daily was quite a challenge for me! I started by waking up early, hoping for some uninterrupted time. But instead, I found myself juggling chores—picking up dirty clothes, feeding the dogs, and dealing with laundry. I’d stumble through […]