I’ve traveled this stretch of gravel road hundreds of times. It was one of the ways that I could reach my grandparents’ place. It’s been a number of years since they have passed away. Yet, I still go through here occasionally as I make deliveries. Seeing this picture reminds me of all of the times […]
Recently our son asked my wife and me what he should be someday. His mind has already come up with some interesting ideas of jobs that he would love to pursue. So, his question was interesting. As I think about his question, I’m thinking of one of my own childhood dreams – having a few […]
We often take things for granted. People will always be around. Places will never change. It’s as if you and I expect that things will always remain the same. Yet, transitions are a part of life. In fact, it’s been said that the only constant in life is change. Take this scene. I was leaving […]
I recently photographed this team of draft horses on a farm that I was making a delivery to. They were taking a break from plowing while the farmer stepped away briefly to attend to something else. Now that we’re in spring, sights like this are common around here. It’s not unusual to watch neighboring farmers […]
Many of us are excited to see the first days of spring arrive. Flowers start to bloom, tree buds appear and lawns begin to green. Newborn animals are seen in pastures. At the same time, many people enjoy the arrival of spring sports and campfires with friends. With the arrival of spring comes Easter. It’s […]
We don’t always see trials, problems or people as blessings. Instead, they’re often viewed as obstacles, inconveniences and irritations to our plans. What if Jesus had seen us in the same way? After all, He had to leave Heaven to take on our dirt, guilt and shame. He could have seen us as obstacles, nuisances […]
Down a small gravel road, more than a mile from the nearest blacktop highway, stands this old house. As one can see, the house looks forlorn – open to the elements as windows and doors are missing. Sitting abandoned for many years, the paint disappeared long ago. In the light, the old wood siding shows […]
“Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in spring-time.” – Martin Luther Growing up in the country, one of the things that I often enjoyed was the new life that was born in the spring. You saw it as trees, plants and newborn animals all […]
Many people associate the arrival of spring with flower blooms, tree buds, newborn animals and the arrival of birds chirping. After the cold of winter, the new season is a welcome sight as the temperatures start to warm and people once again enjoy outdoor activities. In the first days of March, as cold nights give […]
At first glance, it appears to be just another Amish-owned property. In many ways, it looks like one of the thousands of old farms in the rolling hills of eastern Ohio. Perhaps, there’s more to this place than what readily appears. As someone who loves history, this farm is something of interest. Since I was […]