What started with a handful of hens turned into full-blown flock chaos. Between surprise hatches, too many roosters, and ducks declaring war, it’s been one wild ride. But somehow, we made it through with fewer feathers flying and a lot more peace in the barnyard.

On the farm and in our lives, God meets us in our brokenness and whispers: new life is coming.

“Turn your waiting room into a classroom.” That’s what I heard at The Homestead Festival, and while the speaker was talking about...