"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." I'm sure that by now, all of us know that that phrase is, in fact a lie, because often it's the words that people throw at us that hurt the most. They find a way to burrow deep into our hearts, festering…
Tag: Honey & Salt
Rinse and Repeat
Our minds can be like the wild west. There are no rules or sheriffs, and whatever thought or idea is the most powerful takes control. We get built up and torn down repeatedly within the same day by what we allow to take up residence in our heads. But as Christians, we aren’t meant to…
When Our Plans Don’t Prosper
Do you ever feel like you're wandering through a forest without a compass? There's a new path everywhere you turn, but you have no idea which one to take or how to get back home. The enormity of the forest swallowing you whole until you feel utterly lost and alone. That's what I feel like…
Moments Matter
Last night I was awakened by the most incredible lightning storm scoring through the night sky. I stood in front of my window, staring into the darkness entirely in awe of the light show the Lord was putting on. I am no more in awe of the Lord than when I see His power displayed…
Who’s Sitting on the Throne?
Have you ever seen a child when they finally get the toy that they've been asking for? They get so excited, and after a quick thank-you, their entire world is wrapped up in that one toy. Nothing is more important…until something newer comes along. And while we might laugh when we see this quick turnover…
Focus
Where do you usually look during the day? Down at your phone, over the steering wheel out the windshield, at the ground beneath your feet, at the computer screen in front of you, off into the distance wishing that you could be anywhere else but where you are right now? Where we look is where…
The ABCs of Thankfulness
With Thanksgiving just past and the memories of laughter and good food still lazing through our minds, it’s important to remember that we aren’t supposed to save all of our gratitude and thankfulness for one day a year, we are to be continually giving thanks to God for all that he has done for us.…
Tip Your Ears Back
When a horse is listening to you, they’ll tip their ears back towards you, showing you that their focus is on what you’re asking them to do and not on everything that’s going on around them. When their ears are pricked forward, it means that their attention is elsewhere, probably on something blowing in the…
Steward Your Season Well
I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes I wish that I was at another stage in my life. I regularly say things along the lines of, “I wish I were [fill in the blank]” or “If only I had [fill in the blank] then I’d be happy” or “Why does God keep me in…
Lessons from the Round Pen
Anyone who has worked with horses will tell you that they never stop learning. You’re always learning how to be a better rider, trainer, listener, and partner. Along with that, you’ll also learn a whole lot about yourself as you work with horses, whether you want to or not. I’ve done a lot of learning…
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