by janamfraley | Jun 17, 2023 | Faith, Family
When I was a little girl, one of my younger brothers and my favorite thing to do with our Dad was to go with him and watch as he removed beaver dams in streams and creeks on our family’s ranch. Joel and I would try to “help” by grabbing what branches and debris we...
by janamfraley | Apr 24, 2023 | Faith
Like many of you, I struggle with difficult, concerning, or painful thoughts. Several years ago I was going through an especially hard and painful season; my mother had died suddenly in a horse accident on our family ranch, our daughter was leaving for college & I...
by janamfraley | Apr 2, 2023 | Faith, Life on McCormick Creek
A lot can happen in a week. There’s been such a struggle within me during this most sacred time of the year. I yearn to spend time in reflection and meditation on what God has accomplished through the harsh beauty of the cross. And yet, I find myself beyond...
by janamfraley | Feb 13, 2023 | Faith
It’s that time of year when love is the focus. Of course, I always wait too long to get holiday goodies for my family, so while I ended up having to put Valentine’s candy in my kid’s stockings, I’m sure I will wind up having to give them Cadbury Easter Eggs for...
by janamfraley | Jan 3, 2023 | Faith
I experienced something humbling and extraordinary on December 31st. I finished reading through the entire Bible in a year (I chose to go through The Bible Recap http://www.thebiblerecap.com/). And I cried. Yes, I had tears in my eyes as I read the last two...
by janamfraley | Dec 29, 2022 | Faith
It’s that time of year when I find myself facing the question, “Do I make a New Year’s Resolution or not?” Making (and inevitably breaking) resolutions are a love/hate relationship for me, making me nearly go into a complete panic at the thought of it. I have...
