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Fragments – A Tribute
Many, to one, to many – and so it goes. Fragments – an empty wall, gaps in furnishings. Bills less confusing (more expensive), under only one name. Ownership – no more need to share. No longer compelled to “let it … Continue reading
Death and Dignity
For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: … Continue reading
The Problem With Lassaiz-Faire
Entrepreneurialism and innovation in the free market can be great things. They have the potential to increase productivity, manage limited resources, improve standards of living, and perform incredible feats of industry. The concept of free markets is really a perspective … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, faith, farming, musings, natural living, permaculture, philosophy, poetry, reflections, sustainability, theology
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Foodonomics
Some thoughts (sprinkled with theology and home-grown photos). I. Food: The Foundation of All Economics These are the things I will argue: A) Food is the foundation of human society. B) A vibrant economy in any people group comes only … Continue reading
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Tagged chickens, community, cooking, cows, faith, farming, food, gardening, health, homemade things, hunting, natural living, permaculture, philosophy, politics, reflections, sustainability, theology
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I found my goat…
Goat #2 is back! Let’s the rejoicing begin! Here’s how it went down… I went to close up the chicken coop last night at around 10:30 – a little late, because we all forgot to do it (it happens). As … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, farming, goats, natural living, permaculture, sustainability
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How my life has changed since being a mom
Man, oh man. Where do I begin? Let’s start from the very beginning-the moment my baby boy came into the world and cried for the first time. Although laboring with him wasn’t brutal or impossible, it definitely proved to be … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure, baby, birth, children, faith, home birth, love, pregnancy, reflections
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The One About How We Read The Bible
I love literature. And I don’t mean the latest John Grisham novel. And I don’t mean that crap you see people reading in airports. No offense intended if you read that crap, but it’s not literature – it’s mass-produced sub-par … Continue reading
The One About Religion
A few thoughts, enumerated: 1) A praise/worship song titled “Fields of Grace” by Big Daddy Weave contains the lyrics, “There’s a place where religion finally dies…there’s a place where I lose my selfish pride…dancing with my father God in fields … Continue reading
Osama Bin Laden’s Death, Americans’ Exultation, and Retribution: A Christian’s Response
Today we feature a “guest post” on our blog. It was written by my brother Adam, and the words are much-needed. The photo which provoked the following comments was one of the myriad cartoons that have been drawn depicting Osama … Continue reading