I’m up early working outdoors on my little portable desk at the corner of the Carriage House overlooking the north meadow. The meadow is freshly mowed so that lends charm to the already serene view I have enjoyed or had in my heart since October 1, 2017 when we first drove out Vrooman Road and […]
Bittersweet Farm Journal (Number 87) Without Hope
Sunday at Bethel I preached on Gospel Ventures. After church I packed my bag and headed north for a gospel venture of my own. This week I’m speaking at The Springs Camp to Sr. High campers. It’s peaceful up north and I’m getting some writing and reading done. The Springs is located right about where […]
Bittersweet Farm Journal (Number 86) Word for the Day
It’s officially summer in Michigan. Next week the Peach Truck comes to the little town of Brooklyn, Michigan not far from here. That will be sweet. Lois noticed that a bluebird has been sitting on her window sill and perching on the side-view mirror of her car for the last few days. In many cultures […]
Bittersweet Farm Journal (Number 85) Black and White
Monday night I walked out to say goodnight to the day and close up the carriage house. I stood for a while looking out over the north field watching bats flit about over the north meadow and the light fade in the west. Over against the stone fencerow I saw the first firefly of summer […]
Bittersweet Farm Journal (Number 84) Simple Things Remembered
Today all the upstairs windows are thrown open out on Bittersweet Farm. A storm roiled though the area last night and behind it ideal clear skies, breeze, and cool temperatures. It is a pleasant peninsula indeed this afternoon. Today I have a little memory for you that you might find useful if you have a […]
Bittersweet Farm Journal (Number 83) Summer of ’68
The story of the Bible makes sense of even the most confusing and disheartening things that shake the world around us. Why do people do evil? Why do others have such a powerful capacity for kindness and humanity—some of whom are not even Christians? What is happening in this world? Is this the end of […]
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