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Welcome Fish and Delilah! 

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My last podcast : Wait, What is Happening?

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What, your talking about God now. Your so fake.

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Having Faith When Everything Fails, Hurts, and Dies.

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 […]

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In this video, I share a moment when I was on a boat, fighting huge waves and trying to reach the shore before the storm hit. It reminds me of how life can feel when we’re overwhelmed. As we get ready for Passover this weekend, I’m reminded that I just started reading the Bible as […]

Feeling Overwhelmed and Can’t Make It?

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“Wait, What is Happening”?

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. […]

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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 […]

So You’re Talking About God Now… 

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Starting a Fowl Farm

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 […]

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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 […]

Step Towards Modern Homestead: Wait, Is That a Snake?

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Jumping Out of a Plane: A Journey to Know God

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, […]

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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.” […]

“Facepalm Slap While Reading the Bible”

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“Starting the Reading the Bible Routine”

📖✨ 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 […]

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I needed a support system with Get to know God as an adult… Asking Questions: When reading the Bible, there will be questions, such as, “What the hell does that mean?” and “Why?” Wait, you’re telling me that is what happened. I needed mentors who I could trust so that when I reach out with […]

Getting to Know God as an Adult….

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