A Silly Song about Roller Skating in a Buffalo Herd

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March 31, 1966 Jocie Brooke here reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky where not much happens in March. That’s for sure. But it is spring and Miss Sally’s chickens are getting cute little feathers and it’s warm enough for me to ride my bicycle or go roller skating. But roller skating is more fun when somebody is roller skating with you and …

Ups and Downs of Spring – 1st Sunday Devotional

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“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” ~Hal Borland We’ve had some interesting weather here in Kentucky this winter and spring. February was unseasonably warm and springlike. No snow. Days that made a person think it was time to plant gardens. And then March came calling. The first day of March was gorgeous, one of those gifts while the …

1st Sunday Devotional – Lovely June

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 “Far up in the deep blue sky, Great white clouds are floating by; All the world is dressed in green; Many happy birds are seen, Roses bright and sunshine clear Show that lovely June is here.” — F. G. Sanders People often say which time of year they love best. Winter doesn’t get picked all that much and summer, once …

1st Sunday Devotional – Cows Know

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Spring means grass growing and flowers blooming as winter backs away to await its turn in December. Many say spring is their favorite season of the year because of the way our natural world shakes off the gray of winter and breaks out in color. Since I’m someone who likes walking out on my farm in all seasons and that …

Finding Spring on a Walk on the Farm

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First Sunday Devotional Thoughts. Today was a beautiful spring day in Kentucky. It’s almost as if these fine weekend days are showing up to help lift our spirits in these uncertain and often trying times. That said, I know some of you didn’t have a beautiful sunshiny day but had rain. Perhaps you needed the rain so it was still …

Hunting Spring Joy

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Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” (Psalm 96:12 NIV) I love the springtime. I love all the seasons. Well, in the middle of February when the cold wind is blowing and the sun has hidden its face behind clouds for days, then I admit to being a …