This post is part of my 31 Days of Transformation series. To read the rest of the series, click the tab above.Our day today began EARLY, while it was still dark, as we headed across the state border for the Covered Bridge Festival in Parke County, Indiana.I am a relative newbie at this event. I was not impressed the first time I attended many years ago. This time, I went with Amanda, who should be a tour guide there. She drove us past lots and lots of vendors and took us right to the … [Read more...]
Scootin’ through Fall
This post is part of my 31 Days of Transformation series. To read the rest of the series, click the tab above.This is my scooter Starsky. We went for a ride the other day, probably the last one of the season unless it warms up a bit. The countryside is transforming before our very eyes. The trees are beginning to turn and it looks like we will have a much prettier fall than we expected. Thank you Lord for the rain we have received since late August!I went to visit my new neighbor and … [Read more...]
City Mouse/ Country Mouse
This post is part of my 31 Days of Transformation Series. Check the tab above for the rest of the series.In our little town, we have a great little store called Bob's Hardware. It is owned by a very nice couple who is welcoming to everyone, so the store has become like our little community center. It is a great spot to go for a bottle of pop and a candy bar if you want to catch up on what is happening with friends and neighbors. They also carry a surprising amount of merchandise and we always … [Read more...]
Farm Report: Burning Up
I love old barns, don't you? These are all pictures of barns we saw on our recent trip up the coast of Lake Michigan. I love to think about the families who built these impressive structures, undoubtedly sacrificing and doing without in order to afford them.Isn't it sad that so many are crumbling to the ground now because of neglect? It makes me a little weepy.Another thing is making me feel like crying this morning.People, we are burning up out here. The drought is unbelievably severe and it is … [Read more...]
Then the Wind Blew
Yesterday, I met God's hands and feet.This scene went on for blocks and blocks.Five of us loaded up chainsaws, rakes, shovels, gloves, peanut better sandwiches , and Starburst jelly beans, and headed south to Harrisburg, Illinois. This region was the sight of a deadly tornado just a few days ago.Needless to say, we went to be a blessing to others and ended up being blessed ourselves. Isn't is amazing how God works? He is so good like that.Harrisburg is very near Shawnee National Forest and in … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- Next Page »