“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.” (Psalm 138:7 KJV) Psalm 138:7 is a powerful reminder that God’s presence does not disappear when hard times close in. The verse paints a … Read more
“Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am.”(Isaiah 58:9, KJV) Life on the trail can get mighty lonely sometimes. There are seasons when you pray, but all you hear is silence—the wind whistling through the desert, the dust kicking up around your boots. Yet … Read more
“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”(Proverbs 11:30, KJV) Out here on life’s dusty trail, a man’s character is like the fruit of a tree—it tells you what’s growing in his heart. Proverbs 11:30 paints a vivid picture: the life of a righteous person produces fruit that … Read more
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:14, KJV) Life on the trail can get rough. There are moments when the dust of trouble rises high, and we can’t see which way to ride. That’s where Exodus 14:14 rides in like a promise from heaven: “The Lord shall fight for you, and … Read more
“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
“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
“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