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Chores on a Bitter Morning

Farm chores on a bitter winter morning brings reflections on duty and love. Continue reading

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Through the Eyes of a Little Boy

I can take my Old Man Me, look at my life—both past and present—and twist myself up with guilt, regret, disappointment, and disillusionment. Or… I can remember that little kid and ease down to my knees, bow my head, and give genuine thanks for being blessed beyond imagination. Continue reading

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Remembering West Kentucky, 1960

Love moved in the toil and duty of callused hands that worked the land, fed families, mended clothes… Continue reading

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A’Slippin’ and A’Slidin’

Sometimes, the challenge we face exceeds the strength we have. Thank God for good neighbors… and for his Holy Spirit. Continue reading

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The Richest Green

Each season yields its cost and its beauty until all of Earth’s duty is done. Continue reading

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Hand Made

For as far back as I can remember, I have enjoyed making things with my hands. Continue reading

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I Have Seen Love

I have seen love a thousand ways
in a thousand places,
and yet every time I see it,
believe I have glimpsed the face of God. Continue reading

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Hard Work, Great Benefits

Well, folks, I have inadvertently developed a new exercise. It focuses primarily on the abdominal core muscles but also provides an intriguing bit of accentuating capacity for the back, triceps, forearms, and shoulders. In fact, it is pretty close to … Continue reading

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Working on Sam’s Cabin

I am sitting on the steps of a small porch Of a small cabin tucked into the corner Of a big backyard in an old town in South Carolina. Coffee in hand on the last day in November, I am … Continue reading

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Of Dew and Rust and Renewal

Never forget that though our faith may be hard-tested and hope sometimes seems to grow dim, it is in the trial that both are not only proved, but also improved! Continue reading

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