Home & Homestead Living
“And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God…he did it with all his heart and prospered.” ~ II Chronicles 31:21 ~ “Coincidence Is When God Chooses To Remain Anonymous.” “Every failure I’ve ever had is because I said yes when I should have said no.” ~ Moss Hart, paraphrased ~ “Be calm in arguing; for…
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Keeping in mind the Sabbath was made for wo/man, this past Sunday saw me moving hay from the meadow into the hay lot. Donald and Dalton came by to get hay for their horses and Donald said, “Well, while I’m here, let’s move some hay.” With him in the truck, pulling the trailer and me on the tractor, we moved…
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~ Peaches and Dandy Man, her son ~ Eph 1:4 – I am chosen by God Eph 1:5 – I am adopted by God 1 John 3:1 – I am a child of God in His family 1 John 1:9 – I am forgiven by God for all my sins…
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Just before dawn the last blue moon until January 2, 2018, as it disappeared behind the mountain. Daddy John and Daniel found a few days window of no rain and managed to get my hay field mowed, tethered, put into wind rows and then baled into 5×5 bales. My upper meadow will be done same this coming week and perhaps…
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~ antlered male white tail deer ~ The above photo hasn’t anything to do with dogs or blue or moon but it could be argued it is a magical. Let’s face it: have you ever seen an antlered male (or any gender) deer urinating? It’s rare and this is the first time I’ve ever seen, or captured in a photograph,…
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“His pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God.” ~ 2 Chronicles 26:16 ~ “Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.” ~ Kahlil Gibran ~ “Too many people spend money they earned… to buy things they don’t want …to impress people they don’t like.” ~ Will Rogers…
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~ photo by Vicki at 2 Bags Full ~ ~ Every trail has a few mud holes, some of them deep. ~ If you loan money to ‘friends’, expect to lose both. ~ Keep skunks, bankers and the government at a distance. ~Locked gates help thieves make easier decisions. ~Do not corner something meaner than you. ~Forgive your enemies; it…
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“Be very careful never to forget what you have seen the Lord do for you. Do not let these things escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.” ~ Deuteronomy 4:9 ~ “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” ~ Psalm 127:1 ~…
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“Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings.” ~ Isaiah 51:7 ~ “He warned people to ‘count the cost’ before becoming Christians.”Make no mistake,” He says, “if you let me, I will make you perfect. The moment you put yourself in…
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Contrary to what you might have heard or may want to believe, the Colonies/New World were established to serve as religious sanctuaries. Pennsylvania was established as a Quaker state, Massachusetts as a Puritan state and Maryland as a Catholic state. “Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured…
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As I don’t have marigolds, day lilies will have to do as I’m watching The Best Marigold Hotel and recognize so many actors from other venues. Penelope Wilton, played Isobel Crowley in Downton Abbey, again playing a crotchety, disagreeable old woman who does not deserve the wonderful husband she abuses. Eventually, she figures it out and makes changes to propel…
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