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The Space Between Tragedy & Reality
Many years ago, my best friend from New York called me sobbing. She was at work when she learned the sad news that her father had passed. Her world revolved around the kind man, and it was a horrible tragedy. She was at her desk and completely undone. I asked her calmly to hand the […]
What’s Humility Look Like On You
Recently, Farmer Dean and I were at a store looking for a new jacket. Dean was along for his opinion, but as a shopper, I pretty much know what I like and what I don’t like. The Farmer is kind and gentle. He’s not boastful and he’s pretty good at being humble. So when he […]
No Vacancy
Today is dark and wintry. There is stillness in the air that has enveloped me and as I look out over the farm, the sun is slowly setting. A night like this always makes me remember a journey some thirty years ago. It was a cold, wintry night when all hope seemed lost. That night, […]
Thankful, Grateful and Blessed
Thanksgiving is a day for friends and family. We invite people to our homes, cook up huge amounts of food and look at the past year to recite our many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. As a little child, growing up in southwest Iowa, we invited my extended family and everyone would pour […]
Great Tips for Black Friday Shopping
It’s that time of year when you can save some money! So leave the kids and hubby at home, call your sister or your best friend, and head out to the crazy Black Friday sales! This year, many stores are open on Thanksgiving. Here are my BEST tips for you on saving money for the holidays. […]
Sounds Like a Plan
When I met my husband, many years ago, I picked up on all of his habit-phrases. You know the ones I mean … when people say the same thing after the same situation occurs. One of Farmer Dean’s familiar sayings comes after my delivering some desires and hope of what we should do over the […]
Developing a Child-Like Faith
As I carried my granddaughter up the stairs of the old 1910 house, each step creaked loudly, echoing the sounds of yesteryears. I imagined how many times the stairs were climbed as a little child was carried off for nap time. The day was struggling between releasing its summer warmth to embracing the coolness of […]
5 Tips for Back to School
5 Tips for Back to School With Executive Director, Kathy Weckwerth “…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15b Friends, It’s here! Back to school. Fall and back to school means organization … and I love organization. It means people are more focused, on task and getting back into […]
Can You Live With Silence
The first thing I do after I open my eyes in the morning is talk to God. Then, I talk to Farmer Dean. Then, I turn the music on at my house. My brother calls it “grocery store music,” but I call it music from the 1940s and 50s. It’s soothing to my soul. As […]
The Fundraiser in the Grove
Last weekend was the 4th annual fund raiser for Best Life Ministries. The week before the event, the farmer and I worked diligently to prepare every single detail to make things comfortable, welcoming, and enjoyable. We always think about what will help people experience a glimpse into the past, and one of my favorite things […]