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The Ropes

The other day, I saw Son #1 swinging around a rope. It was a rope I had never seen anywhere around our house before. It was so long. It stretched halfway across our living room. My first thought was, “Charity must have bought Son #1 a lasso.” I rolled my eyes. That’s the last thingContinue reading “The Ropes”

The Black Walnut Brigade

Autumn. It’s the time of year when the black walnut trees start to drop their fruit onto the ground. Some people pick them up and sell them to the local hulling station. Others just let them rot on the ground. We had at least ten black walnut trees around our house growing up. My parentsContinue reading “The Black Walnut Brigade”

You Can Make It

When words will only insult You don’t know what to say The situation tests your sanity The only thing to do is pray When burdens are so heavy All those fears attack your mind The clouds of darkness cover Leaving you helpless and blind When storms of life prevail Giant waves crash all around JesusContinue reading “You Can Make It”

The Eternal Refuge

Without a doubt, He is always with us When life begins to take its toll Have faith in the One who sees tomorrow Know full well that He’s in control Come to the table, O weary pilgrim Leave all of your doubt and fear behind Rest upon His eternal promises In His pavilion you’re sureContinue reading “The Eternal Refuge”

Hucklebucks

We went to an AMAZING restaurant this weekend, Hucklebucks. BBQ. The inside of the restaurant is rustic, to say the least. Think Bass Pro Shops. There was a small log hanging from the ceiling which was covered with fishing lures. There was metal halfway up the wall, with wood meeting the tin and reaching allContinue reading “Hucklebucks”