Category: Hammock Reads

Hammock Reads June 2018: Stewardship

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So much of this blog encompasses love, liberty, and shelter (of course!) Our pursuit of all three, and our striving to pursue them in a unique, beautiful way. So how can we live a love-filled, meaningful life, considering what we have been given? Let’s begin with stewardship. Merriam-Webster says stewardship is: the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care.” Stewardship – The Earth is the Lord’s Dreams So maybe I’ll starts with some dreams Big Country and I have for the future . . . Creatively earning. Hopefully, Big will continue to… Read moreHammock Reads June 2018: Stewardship

Hammock Reads May 2018: Barn Raising and Home Building

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Home building barn raising Some mornings I wake up in the loft next to Big Country and the snoozing children, open my eyes to the cheery cedar boards above me, gaze around our little tiny house, and think, “we built this? We live here?” Home building is usually something only a team of professionals and many years’ savings can make happen. But there are many people employing various means to secure shelter for themselves. I’m always inspired to read their stories – sometimes winding circuitously through many side roads, missteps and adventures. And lately, with the restlessness of Spring perhaps,… Read moreHammock Reads May 2018: Barn Raising and Home Building