Simply Abide - Sitting at His Feet

Most folks believe we live a slow life.

But, even for us, life gets too fast.

However, these past five days, we have toned it down a notch, 

to simply enjoy our time with young Jordan, who came back for an extended weekend visit.

These past five days, 

young Jordan has hit cans with his BB gun on our range (he has a good eye), 

driven the tractor (and even operated the front-end loader), 

loved on the sled dogs (and they loved back x 10), 

and picked tons of ripened blackberries (and filled his belly too!)

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He also camped out (at the Bear's Den), 

made wood crafts (a drum, complete with head), 

hauled hay from a neighboring farm, 

assisted in training a newbie draft horse (my next Blog to come...)

spotted deer (twice!), 

and has eaten everything in sight, as well he should, as he is a growing boy.

That's the short list.

He will be 13 on the 13th.  

A true milestone in the life of a young man.

A young man who is firming up who he is in life.  

Who he will be.

But for now, he is just happy to enjoy each moment of each day.

And be a joy to us, during his visits.

Truth is, Jordan keeps us young...

and competitive, 

as evidenced by our blackberry pickin's.

But in the end, it is as it should be.

Papa Bear's pickin's are the largest.

Then Mama Bear.

Then Baby Bear.

But it could be that Baby Bear ate most of his along the way.  

Until tomorrow, God willing.  

Stop please.

Think about that phrase.  

God willing, as spoke by Paul in Romans 1:10.

It is by the grace of God that each of us will be here tomorrow.  

With that knowledge, don't run about and try to accomplish much.  

But instead, just sit at His feet.  

And abide.  

Simply abide.  

For the desire of Jesus is for you to put Him first.  

Have you put Him first today?

I'd love to hear from you.

A Bump (or two) in the Trail

As this past week unfolded into the weekend, two things have now occurred.

Young Jordan's stay with us has now come to a close.

We, along with the animals, will miss him and wish him well.

And two, 

Russ is on crutches, resulting from his big horse, Raz,

tripping and falling (rolling) on his leg during his Sunday morning ride.

A long evening at ER confirmed no broken bones. 

Thank you God~!!.

However, lots of pain, swelling and bruising.

 So stay tuned, as we truly... 

Count it all Joy.

 

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers,

whenever you face trials of many kinds,

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete,

not lacking anything."

James 1:2-4



Salt and Light

Who will you reach out to today?

There's so many folks who would love to feel your kind touch on their lives.

Even if you only touch one life...

That's enough. 

You hold that power in your hand. 

In your heart.

Don't let time slip away before you make your move. 

For the Bridegroom cometh...and until that glorious day, we are the salt and the light.

"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:13-16

Until tomorrow, God willing.