Monthly Archives: April 2010

The Pace of Farm Life Quickens

Posted on April 14, 2010 by John

The pace of life on the farm quickens with shearing, the first dog trials and the birth of the first lambs of the year. Continue reading →

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Introduction to Contemplative Prayer

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Connie

Contemplative prayer is a form of prayer that opens the mind and heart to rest in God’s presence and listen to God rather than ask God to listen to us. A major assumption for experiencing this way of praying is that God is always present and is actively inviting us to live fully with the Holy Spirit’s leading. Continue reading →

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Serenade of the Meadowlark

Posted on April 6, 2010 by John

The sound of the Meadowlark has returned to Heatherhope Farm. Continue reading →

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Dogs: Weapons of Mass Redemption

Posted on April 6, 2010 by John

Dogs give us more than we expect and deserve. They can open windows into the grace of God and thereby heal the ravages of our own fear, hatred and violence. They can even heal the wounds of war itself. Continue reading →

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Vaccinating Sheep and First Impressions

Posted on April 4, 2010 by John

Bucking sheep bring out the worst at vaccination time. But patience is rewarded with a glimpse of glory. Continue reading →

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Easter Dawn and the Pastor Was Tapping Her Feet

Posted on April 4, 2010 by John

An Easter dawn sermon strikes a nerve and has the pastor tapping her feet. What God is doing is way more than we can handle. Continue reading →

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Fortify Me Lord–A Holy Saturday Prayer

Posted on April 3, 2010 by John

Fortify me Lord. Keep me from sloppy living that cheapens your grace. Continue reading →

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Javier The Poet

Posted on April 3, 2010 by John

Javier, an out of work builder from Mexico, has the heart of a poet. Continue reading →

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Is Religion Reasonable?

Posted on April 3, 2010 by John

Relilgion can be good or bad. But reason can be too. Continue reading →

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Meet and Greet the Lambs, Saturday, May 22

Posted on April 1, 2010 by John

Meet and Greet the Lambs On Saturday, May 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. we will welcome you to the farm to meet and greet our newborn lambs. Please drop us an e-mail at heatherhopefarm@gmail.com to let us know … Continue reading →

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