As I reflect on this week, sawdust still in my hair and a growing list of what’s left to finish, I’m reminded how often God uses the ordinary things in life to teach us something deeper. A drill bit dropped seven times. A scrap piece of wood given new purpose. A job that’s taking longer than I planned.
012 – Lessons From A Chicken Coop Read More »
In this post, I share a glimpse into my family’s early days of stewarding our new property in the Pacific Northwest. From fire mitigation work that was unexpectedly delayed by a mismatched tractor part, to delaying a chicken coop build after realizing the ground needed leveling—this week was a reminder that preparation takes time. Though the visible progress was small, the lessons in patience, faithfulness, and intentional stewardship were big. Through it all, I share how the “prep work” in homesteading (and in life) often sets the foundation for lasting success and spiritual growth.
011 – The Prep Work We Didn’t Expect: Learning to Steward Our Land with Patience Read More »
My name is Jess—wife to Luke, and mom to three beautiful kids. We’re a military family in the middle of
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