Field Notes

Biblical teachings from the soil of life

In Field Notes, you will find biblical truth woven gently into the ordinary places of life—words to steady your heart, deepen your faith, and remind you that God is present in every season. Come expecting honest reflection, thoughtful teaching, and the quiet encouragement to keep growing, trusting, and walking closely with Jesus.

The Three Words, One Mindset, Do One More Year

I don't do resolutions. Not because I can't make a decision and have the discipline to stick to that decision, I just believe that...

Jan 1, 20183 min read

God Can Bless Your Mess

Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile in our hearts & minds the difficulties that we manufacturer ourselves. Those incredible hardships that...

Dec 28, 20173 min read

Give Thanks. The Rest is Gravy.

I have a question. Yes, you could say that I am writing this because of the holiday we celebrated last week - speaking of, I hope yours...

Nov 27, 20173 min read

Diamonds in the Dirt

He stopped over my house on Thursday to ask my blessing. The farmer would. He’s just that way. He was proposing on Friday, at sunset. ...

Oct 22, 20172 min read

Need Focus? Keep Your Eye On Your Weenies

I attended a class this weekend called Imagineering. The instructor was incredible. The content compelling and well, the outcome for me...

Oct 14, 20172 min read

God's Not Dead, But He Isn't Feeling Well.

My daughter Matalyn is taking a philosophy class. Nietzsche is on deck. While everyone who knows me or follows me on social media...

Oct 11, 20173 min read

Confession: I Struggle

Last week was rough. Like from the pit of hell rough. And I responded terribly. I was emotionally distraught and I retreated from...

Oct 9, 20172 min read

Big Dream, Small Start

A big dream without a small start is nothing but a daydream. God initiates the biggest changes in our lives through the little things....

Oct 4, 20171 min read

Back Away From the Fence

So you are at the proverbial fence looking at the other side? Trust me. It's not greener. Case in point. The Israelites were in...

Sep 14, 20173 min read

Perception of the Pitch

Life was going along drama free for the past year and I was honestly feeling as if I was missing the Lord because I had no deep pressing...

Encouragement

Sep 12, 20173 min read

Are Giving What You Want, or Are You Being What You Need?

I wrote this post in 2011 - I still love the message. I got to shop this weekend with 2 of 3 of my daughters, my oldest daughter Abigayle...

Sep 6, 20172 min read

Suit Up, Show Up & Shut Up

Ok, I know the title sounds harsh, but I kindasortamaybereally mean it to be. I'm tired of the whining. Moaning. Groaning. Complaining....

Sep 4, 20172 min read

Grace Spills Out

I gave my life to Christ 5 years 3 mos and 10 days ago and every single one of those days since, I have struggled with the concept of...

Aug 4, 20172 min read

Wishes, Not Weeds.

I am too critical. There I admitted it. Whew! It's not anything I didn't know. Friends, family and co-workers have pointed it out...

Jun 4, 20171 min read

10 Ideas for Creating New Outcomes in 2017

I am just feeling like I want to inspire today. That's it, just a few thoughts that I feel would help anyone, everyone. Do all 10 or...

Jan 4, 20173 min read