“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”(Psalm 62:8, KJV) Life on the open range teaches a cowboy one thing real quick — storms don’t wait for your permission. One day you’re riding under blue skies, and the next, the wind’s howling … Read more
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”(Lamentations 3:22, KJV) When the world feels like it’s falling apart and hope is buried under the rubble, Lamentations 3:22 rises like a steady beacon of light. Written by the prophet Jeremiah in the midst of Jerusalem’s destruction, this verse cuts through … Read more
“Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.” (James 5:13) Life on the trail isn’t always smooth. We encounter storms that shake our faith and moments of joy that lift our spirits. James 5:13 speaks directly to the heart of the Christian cowboy: how to respond in every … Read more
“For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” (Isaiah 41:13) Life on the trail of faith isn’t always smooth. Sometimes the path feels rocky, the storms roll in, and fear tries to take the reins. In these moments, it’s easy to feel like we’re … Read more
“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” (1 John 4:16) Life on the open trail teaches a truth most city folks miss — the world moves fast, and it’s easy to get lost in … Read more
“Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury.” (Deuteronomy 23:19, KJV) Life on the ranch—or anywhere in the modern world—is full of transactions, both big and small. From lending a hand to a neighbor, to sharing resources or offering … Read more
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.” (Proverbs 19:11, KJV) Life out on the open range teaches patience. Whether it’s waiting for a stubborn steer to move or watching the storm clouds roll past, we learn that not everything can be rushed. Proverbs 19:11 speaks to that … Read more
“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” (Psalm 16:11, KJV) Life on the trail can take many turns—some smooth and easy, others rocky and uncertain. Psalm 16:11 reminds us that we’re not left to wander aimlessly under a … Read more
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”(Proverbs 3:13, KJV) Out on the trail of life, a man can chase a lot of things—money, status, success, or even the next big thrill. But Proverbs 3:13 points us toward something deeper and far more lasting. It reminds us that true happiness comes not from … Read more
“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”— Matthew 18:3 (KJV) There’s something powerful about simplicity. The older we get, the more complicated life seems to become—bills to pay, decisions to make, and dreams that sometimes get lost on … Read more