Stories from Bittersweet Farm

Fernando Ortega's Bird Book and Other Stuff 04.09.2021 11:37 ↓

OK, this one is a little longer than usual. I got a little chatty. I hope you don't mind. I had a lot to say. Let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you.  Here is a link to my books!

Sunset on Summer | Chapter 59 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 4:53 ↓

This is the title story and the final chapter of my first book, Sunset on Summer. I hope you have enjoyed my stories. They are old now, most of them over twenty years. There are other stories. I will tell them. I would love to hear yours, too. 

Take in the View | Chapter 58 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 2:35 ↓

Slow down. You are missing things. Beautiful things. Hurry is a bad, costly habit. 

A Gentle Place to Fall | Chapter 57 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 2:22 ↓

Get a Kleenex before you listen to this one. I'm warning you. 

Long Ago and Far Away Thoughts | Chapter 56 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 3:00 ↓

This one will make your mouth water. 

Top-Heavy | Chapter 55 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 4:14 ↓

In today's story I poke fun at our son Charlie a little. Listen up. 

Gummy Bear Attack | Chapter 54 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 3:28 ↓

A humorous story about what happens when you are not careful about the things you say. 

Longing for the Blessing | Chapter 53 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 2:05 ↓

There are people all around you who are longing for something that you can easily give them. 

Attention, Please! | Chapter 52 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 2:45 ↓

Do you like attention? I'm conducting some informal experimentation about this... 

Catastrophe in the Bathroom | Chapter 51 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 3:22 ↓

Here is a story I have laughed about for many years. 

Talking in the Night | Chapter 50 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 2:44 ↓

Some say I have a verbal gift. I'm sure some think I talk too much. Here are some thoughts about that. 

Thick or Thin | Chapter 49 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 2:09 ↓

I've had a life-long battle to maintain my ideal weight. This is about that. 

Keeping the Picture in Focus | Chapter 48 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 4:05 ↓

Do you ever get frustrated with your family and feel your vision for a godly family is out of focus?

Freddie, Who Was Dumb | Chapter 47 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 4:07 ↓

Aren't you glad you don't have to be smart for God to love you? 

Opportunities in Disguise | Chapter 46 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 3:21 ↓

Sometimes opportunities come our way in deceptive disguises...

At the End of the Parade | Chapter 45 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 4:06 ↓

Do you have the capacity to live in the moment? It is a rare gift, but there is a downside... 

When Life Hurts | Chapter 44 | Sunset on Summer 20.08.2021 3:22 ↓

You are never alone when you hurt. 

Summer Report 2021/Too Good to be True 20.08.2021 3:50 ↓

“That’s too good to be true,” the young man told me when I gave him the gospel. An hour later he was convinced from Scripture that it was true!

The Power of a Consecrated Life 21.07.2021 10:30 ↓

I believe God hears and answers our prayers of consecration. I believe a consecrated life is a powerful life. Today on the story podcast I take you to the worship center of Bethel Church where a tell two stories of consecrated lives. 

7-11 And the Goodness of God 15.07.2021 4:48 ↓

Do you believe God is Good? This is important.

Mercy | Chapter 43 | Sunset on Summer 03.07.2021 1:41 ↓

We all need a little mercy in our lives. I hope you have some. 

An Adventure and A Snake 29.06.2021 2:53 ↓

Today's story is a little report on a recent gospel venture. Keep in touch and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you won't miss any of them. While you are at it you could surf over to www.kenpierpont.com and subscribe to the Bittersweet Farm Journal or to the web site feed so you will never miss a story or a post. 

My Youthful Folly | Chapter 42 | Sunset on Summer 29.06.2021 4:06 ↓

This is my story about the time I poisoned my brother Kevin. 

My First Ball Glove | Chapter 41 | Sunset on Summer 28.06.2021 4:26 ↓

This is one of the sweetest memories I have and it only costed 5.95. 

Running When Your Father Calls | Chapter 40 | Sunset on Summer 17.06.2021 3:29 ↓

When the Father calls what do you do?