What’s Really Shaping Your Story?
Explore how trusting Jesus as the author of your life’s story can bring freedom, purpose, and transformation. Reflect on surrendering control and embracing God’s guidance to live with deeper intention and hope.
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Joy in the Little Things
Discover how finding joy in the little things—like warm clothes, a cozy home, fresh coffee, and gardening preparation—can bring comfort and hope during challenging times. Embrace simple blessings that uplift your spirit and brighten your week.
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The Long Night & The Light That Still Comes
In the darkest stretch of December, true Advent hope shines brightest. #AcresAndAdvent #AdventHope #LightInTheDarkness #FaithInRealLife #PastorLife #DecemberReflections #ChristianLiving #HopeInChrist #AdventLight #DarknessCannotOvercome #RuralFaith #ChristmasHope
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Splitting Wood & Spiritual Strength
Discover how resistance, struggle, and slow, steady effort build true spiritual strength just like splitting firewood on a cold December day. #AcresAndAdvent #AdventReflections #SpiritualStrength #RuralFaith #FaithInRealLife #PastorLife #DecemberDevotions #WoodpileWisdom #Perseverance #ChristianLiving #StrengthThroughResistance #HopeInTheCold
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Frozen Chicken Waterers & Faithfulness
A real-life Advent reflection from the chicken coop. Discover how frozen chores, cold mornings, and unseen work reveal the deeper truth of faithfulness and God’s steady presence in everyday life. #AcresAndAdvent #AdventReflections #Faithfulness #RuralFaith #PastorLife #DecemberDevotions #CountryLiving #EverydayFaith #AdventHope #ShowUpAnyway #FaithInTheCold #RealLifeFaith
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The Quiet Field
Discover how the frozen stillness of rural acreage points us back to the heart of Advent. A real-life reflection on slowing down, hearing God’s whisper, and finding peace in a noisy December.
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The Discipline of Deadlifts and Devotion
Confession time: I hate leg day. Yep. Hate it with a passion! Give me chest, shoulders, or biceps, and I’m good to go. But leg day? No thanks. That’s the day I suddenly feel the urge to take a rest day. It’s not that I can’t do squats or deadlifts. Actually the moves aren’t hard…
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Lessons on Grace: Mowing Through Life’s Messes
A fall reflection on how blowing leaves became a lesson in grace because sometimes God’s mercy shows up in the noise, the mess, and the endless work of everyday life.
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The Problem With Perfect Leaders
Let’s be honest, pastors can be some of the best actors around. Far too often we preach about authentic faith but live like we’re auditioning for Most Holy Person of the Year. We smile even when we’re exhausted. We shake hands when we’d rather hide. We quote Scripture while quietly wondering if it still works…
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What’s Next for the Blog (and Why I’m Excited About It)
I’ve heard a few questions about why shift the focus? And that’s a great question! I think of it like a freeway system. Having more lanes is often a great way to free up congestion. Well there’s a lot more to life than just the part we see on Sunday. And frankly, if I’m asking…