We named the new Jersey heifer Mercy. No other name seemed to fit. It may have had something to do with the fact that I expect both o...

There is a frog lost somewhere in this old farmhouse. Presumably, it is under the kitchen cupboard that is awaiting its final piece of t...

We wake up tired these days and go to bed even more tired yet. The sun starts shining earlier, and sets later, and our bodies believe th...

Male wood ticks have "suspenders." Female wood ticks have "aprons." Farm life includes lots of creepy crawlies,...

After pondering the deep truths of Scripture, watching an encouraging message via the worldwide web from titans of the Christian faith, t...

A good friend of mine has been working hard the past few weeks to organize a free showing of the movie October Baby at our local movie the...

Since we have loved our homemade goat's milk soap laundry detergent so much, I decided to try some homemade dishwasher detergent. I s...

      Day number one: Cole came home complaining of a girlfriend. I asked if he informed the twelve year old young lady that ...

I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God's grace given me through the working of His power. Ephesians 3: 7 Year...

"As testing comes on God's people He is removing the love of other things because you realize that is not the most important th...

The ache doesn't end. It hit like a two-by-four to the backside as I stood by the kitchen sink yesterday. Wham. Instant gut wrenching...

   Belle delivered twin bucks, the last of the bunch for this kidding season. Oh my~ I do love those spots!  

"I've seen you starving." The words woke me up. After twenty-one years of marriage, on the way to a romantic anniversar...

  You haven't truly lived until you've experienced the excitement of hauling two Black Angus bull calves two-and-a-half hours...

As a final "hurrah" to our home school year we hosted another history reenactment day. A few years ago these events started as...

 The problem with farm auctions is that you get so caught up in the excitement and hand waving that you forget just what you we...

    The thoughts won't quit. Busy days, sunshine and hard work, it should all equal a solid nights sleep. But the thoughts ...