Stories from Bittersweet Farm

How God Used Billy Graham in My Life 13.01.2023 7:20 ↓

In February of 2018 Billy Graham died. Not long after that we were gathered in our home on Bittersweet Farm and my parents visited. Dad read an article he wrote about how God used Billy Graham in his life. I recorded it on my phone. It my be the most important story ever for our family. 

Snake Encounter Advice 02.01.2023 3:25 ↓

What would you do if you found a long black snake in your basement. This is the story of such an experience. 

Under the Shoot 05.12.2022 6:09 ↓

If you want to be blessed, get yourself into a place where God's blessing can fall on you without bringing dishonor to his own name. 

Winter Walks 19.11.2022 3:40 ↓

I have a plan to stay in shape this winter. I have a goal to get out under the open sky 150 times from now to when the trees bud in May. I have five of them in already. 24 more weeks. 145 more walks. Winter Walks. Walk With Me. 

He Planned to End His Life 07.11.2022 1:58 ↓

Here is a short story with a Michigan element. 

We Did It! 31.10.2022 3:19 ↓

A memory of the day our last child left home... 

A Personal Up-Date | End of October 2022 31.10.2022 8:58 ↓

Here's what I've been up to lately for anyone interested including some excuses for neglecting my story podcast lately. 

That Can Only Mean One Thing 31.10.2022 1:53 ↓

Back in April I visited Stonebriar Community Church a few miles from where our son Wesley and his wife Dylan and daughters live. I heard Swindoll tell this story. It's worth passing along. 

The Stories, Events, Accounts of Daniel the Prophet 28.07.2022 7:58 ↓

Do you realize how accurate the accounts of the events described in the Ild Testament book of Daniel are? That’s the story from BSF today.

We Stood Upon Stars — Roger W. Thompson 27.07.2022 5:07 ↓

When you feel like a loser.

I’m Still A Believer 14.07.2022 5:53 ↓

A year after the 9/11 attack I wrote out my thoughts.

Stella McVey 14.07.2022 2:09 ↓

What are you at the core?

Skateboards and Explosives 14.07.2022 4:34 ↓

If you want to communicate effectively, this is imperative.

Bad Tradition 14.07.2022 3:13 ↓

Sometimes it’s best just not to get things started.

Prayer At The End Of A Hard Day 14.07.2022 1:40 ↓

A prayer

Perishing—Who Cares 14.07.2022 2:25 ↓

Do you believe people without Christ are perishing? Do you do anything about it?

An Unopened Gift 14.07.2022 2:16 ↓

How do you see a fresh new day?

Story From A Jewish Deli 14.07.2022 2:41 ↓

The care and keeping of a story.

A Daniel Story 14.07.2022 4:23 ↓

Don’t be discouraged when people misunderstand you

Introducing Vance Havner 09.06.2022 8:10 ↓

If I were you I would find something written by Vance Havner and add it to your library. I have added a sample here.  Check out his "site"

ADHD and Me 06.06.2022 2:51 ↓

a wee bit of rambling... just a couple minutes to catch up and about making up stories. 

I Injured Him With My Hat 08.04.2022 2:45 ↓

Early in the morning I injured a stranger with my hat. Here is the story. 

Locked Out in the Cold 26.03.2022 4:40 ↓

2 Peter 1 says that in Christ we have everything we need for life and godliness.... Do you believe that? Here is my story today from out on Bittersweet Farm where every day is a beautiful day and the little light in the kitchen is always on... 

Cold Rain and Why You Don’t “Have.” 18.11.2021 7:31 ↓

Here’s the latest encouraging word from out on the farm. Enjoy.

In the Growing Darkness 15.10.2021 8:16 ↓

This old memory came back to me the other day. It's been in my heart for years, but the other day it came back with in a powerful and poignant way. Maybe you need to hear this story.