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Lessons from a Farmer

Lessons from a Farmer

by Tammie Fickas | Jun 27, 2023 | Journey, Living the Life You're Given, Your Story

I’ve never been a farmer, but I learned a lot from one. I’ve learned lessons from a farmer. My grandfather spent much of his life working the land not just for a living but because it was in his blood. He worked hard, and the fruits of his labor live on to this day. ...
Things are Gonna Get Tough—Here’s What an Ebenezer Is and How It Can Help

Things are Gonna Get Tough—Here’s What an Ebenezer Is and How It Can Help

by Tammie Fickas | Jun 20, 2023 | Christ's Love, Faith, Journey, Living the Life You're Given, Your Story

Let’s face it, friends, things get tough. Life happens; sometimes, our best-laid plans are blown around like tumbleweeds on the Colorado prairie.  I know. I’ve been there. Fear creeps in when the strong winds of trouble blow through, scrambling and tossing my life....
Don’t Cry Shopgirl—Three of My Favorite Tom Hanks Movie Quotes

Don’t Cry Shopgirl—Three of My Favorite Tom Hanks Movie Quotes

by Tammie Fickas | Jun 15, 2023 | Three Things Thursday

It’s no secret that I’m a Tom Hanks fan! He’s made some stellar movies, some duds, and some that others think were duds I loved. Today for grins and giggles, I’m sharing three favorite quotes from Tom Hanks movies. 1) “If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. That’s...
God Had a Plan, But I Felt Inadequate—His Plan Was Still Better Than Mine

God Had a Plan, But I Felt Inadequate—His Plan Was Still Better Than Mine

by Tammie Fickas | Jun 13, 2023 | Faith, Journey, Your Story

God’s plan is always better than ours. I saw the appeal for teachers for the Pioneer Clubs on Facebook on a Monday night. My friend led the program, and she desperately needed help, but I’m not a religion teacher. Surely this wasn’t God’s plan. Surely there was...
Don’t Cry Shopgirl—Three of My Favorite Tom Hanks Movie Quotes

Three Things Thursday—Bible Verses for Times of Frustration

by Tammie Fickas | Jun 8, 2023 | Faith, Three Things Thursday

Ah friends, do you ever just get frustrated? For some reason, this week has just been that way for me. By the end of the workday, I’m just ready to crawl into bed and forget the world. Today’s 3 things Thursday was born of my need to pull myself out of the funk I’ve...
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