Stories from Bittersweet Farm

Trail Hike | Chapter 39 | Sunset on Summer 15.06.2021 6:24 ↓

Sometimes you just need to get off our tail and do something. 

Batting A String | Chapter 38 | Sunset On Summer 14.06.2021 2:45 ↓

What does it take to make you happy? 

Just In Time | Chapter 37 | Sunset on Summer 12.06.2021 4:17 ↓

Our son, Chuk and his wife CC have four children. He is a pastor in Michigan near Lansing. But when he was younger he was a baseball player, a pitcher. Those baseball days are some of my sweetest memories. 

I'm Tough, I'm Tough | Chapter 36 | Sunset on Summer 11.06.2021 2:39 ↓

Sometimes, even when you give it all you have, it is not enough. Then what?

The Father's All-Seeing Eye | Chapter 35 | Sunset on Summer 10.06.2021 3:15 ↓

Do you ever feel like you can't find God?

The Power of a Good Idea 09.06.2021 8:21 ↓

A simple idea can be a powerful thing. Today I remember an idea I had many years ago that has resulted in amazing fruit and opportunity in my life. I was sitting on the couch one day in our little parsonage over on Dogwood Drive and this simple idea came to me. As a result of that memory I have written and published the equivalent of 40 books.

My Blue Sport Coat | Chapter 34 | Sunset on Summer 26.05.2021 4:37 ↓

This is a dark story recounting one of the shameful sins of my youth. You might want to get young children out of the room before you listen to this one. 

In Case You Forget | Chapter 35 | Sunset on Summer 24.05.2021 2:18 ↓

My Grandfather often wrote the letter RWYA on things. They were written in his Bibles. He had pens printed with the letters RWYA on them. He didn't every want to forget. 

The Love People Crave | Chapter 32 | Sunset on Summer 23.05.2021 3:05 ↓

I think it is easier to give people the love they crave than it is to clean up the mess when you don't. What do you think? 

Help With Big Decisions | Chapter 31 | Sunset on Summer 21.05.2021 4:09 ↓

This story was probably written in about the year 2000. It was first published in about 2007. Quite a few years have passed and much has happened. Listen to today's story and tomorrow I will tell you some of the things that have happened since. Question. Do you think parents should help their children make big decisions? If so, how much and how? What about marriage? Should parents be involved in h...

Jesse and Holly's Story 21.05.2021 9:09 ↓

Here is the follow-up on the story: "Help with Big Decisions." Pull up a chair. This one is a little longer than usual. Hope you enjoy it. 

Like Willows By the Water | Chapter 30 | Sunset on Summer 18.05.2021 3:11 ↓

Do you have a God-given vision for a Godly family? If so, how do you keep it alive? 

Cutaway | Chapter 29 | Sunset on Summer 16.05.2021 3:10 ↓

Can you do a cutaway? 

A Tribute to My Dad | Chapter 26 | Sunset on Summer 15.05.2021 8:40 ↓

What does it take to be a successful man and how do you measure that? 

The Hand on My Shoulder | Chapter 25 | Sunset on Summer 14.05.2021 3:15 ↓

Children need continual affirmation. It doesn't take much but it will impact their lives long after we are gone. 

Logansville, Ohio | Chapter 24 | Sunset on Summer 13.05.2021 4:14 ↓

What do you do when your stomach is in knots? 

Creative Parenting | Chapter 23 | Sunset on Summer 12.05.2021 3:17 ↓

When I was young I was a hand full. Sometimes my parents had to get creative to teach me things. 

Parshallville Mill | Chapter 22 | Sunset on Summer 11.05.2021 4:08 ↓

Jesus knew what he was doing when he arranged meetings with those he loved. It's a good example to follow. 

Around the Table | Chapter 21 | Sunset on Summer 10.05.2021 6:31 ↓

This is the story of a table involving a lady from Athens, the Amish, the Japanese, Tokyo, the Honda Motor Company and Disney World. No kidding. 

Lunch Hour in Utica | Chapter 28 | Sunset on Summer 09.05.2021 4:03 ↓

You never know what simple act will be long and fondly remembered. 

Mother | Chapter 27 | Sunset on Summer 08.05.2021 5:02 ↓

Here is a tribute to Mothers. 

Mountaintop and Marketplace | Chapter 20 | Sunset on Summer 07.05.2021 5:00 ↓

If things get out of balance we have trouble. When Jesus walked the earth he modeled perfect balance. 

What Was Your Favorite Job Ever? 03.05.2021 3:33 ↓

In which I muse about my favorite job ever... besides being a pastor.

Regular Maintenance | Chapter 19 | Sunset on Summer 02.05.2021 6:16 ↓

A lesson from Farmerstown, Ohio

Tourist Attraction | Chapter 18 | Sunset on Summer 02.05.2021 4:29 ↓

There is something powerfully attractive about simple and ordinary family life.