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Holding Up Our Land - A Call to Conscience and Compassion

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Happy Son-Day!!! First Snowfall last night You will always find Good News here.  Richfield Run Holding Up Our Land - A Call to Conscience and Compassion Lyrics from the first two stanzas of “This Land is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie: This land is your land, this land is my land From California to the New York Island From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters This land was made for you and me As I was walking that ribbon of highway I saw above me that endless skyway I saw below me that golden valley This land was made for you and me Woody Guthrie wrote this song in 1940, during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl era. It was a direct response to Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” which Guthrie felt painted an overly idealistic and unrealistic picture of the country—one that ignored the suffering of the working class and the poor. In the 1960s, This Land Is Your Land became an anthem for a more just, compassionate, and equitable America. Its message still resonates today. A Na...
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Heaven’s Menu for Today’s Home

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Happy Son-Day!!! Autumn Colors in Full Bloom You will always find Good News here.  Autumn Antics Heaven’s Menu for Today’s Home Many of you know that I’m a pescatarian, someone who follows a vegetarian diet but includes fish and other seafood. It’s a lifestyle that works well for me, and one I’ve grown to really enjoy. Now, let me be clear: this isn’t a post about the dangers of red meat or a pitch for environmental or religious reasons. At this point, those aren’t my motivations. I chose this path because, truth be told, I was once a notorious red meat eater. Think burgers, steaks, ribs, you name it. Shifting to a pescatarian diet was a personal decision, a way to reset and find balance in how I nourish myself. And while I jokingly say this diet is “tres apostle” (a phrase I use with love and a wink), it’s really just about finding what feels right for me. This way of eating shifted my focus from meals that were once centered around meat to ones that now feel more balan...
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We Are the Champions of the Marginalized

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Happy Son-Day!!! Autumn Colors in Full Bloom You will always find Good News here.  Alebrijes - Mexican Folk Art We Are the Champions of the Marginalized Marginalized: People who are pushed to the edge of society and don’t have the same access to opportunities, resources, or power as others. Last week, I shared that SNAP benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps or EBT) were at risk of ending by the end of this month. Unfortunately, that risk is now becoming reality.  WIC benefits (Women, Infants & Children) are also expected to end sometime in November. WIC is a federal nutrition program that provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services for eligible families. And next on the chopping block? TANF cash assistance (Temporary Aid to Needy Families) or in Minnesota, MFIP – Minnesota Family Investment Program. To put this into perspective, here’s what families in Minnesot...
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Composure in Exasperation

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HAPPY SON-DAY! Perfect Weather for Open Windows at Night You will always find good News Here It's Harvest Time - Let's Go Feed Her Composure in Exasperation If you haven’t heard, the federal government shutdown has quietly triggered the suspension of SNAP and WIC benefits for 42 million Americans, including over 440,000 Minnesotans, effective November 1. These programs are critical lifelines for families who rely on them to put food on the table every day. In Minnesota, the ripple effects are already being felt. Food shelves across the state are experiencing a surge in demand as families scramble to find alternative sources of support. The shelves are thinning, and the lines are growing longer. For those already living on the edge, this isn’t just a political issue, it’s a breaking point. The emotional toll is profound. Imagine the moment when you realize there’s nothing left in the pantry, and no help is coming. It’s the deep sigh, the hands thrown up in disbelief, the quiet m...
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Load Bearing Beam - A Word to the Weary (Family Leaders)

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Good Son-Day!! Looking to do a hayride, who is with me? You will always find Good News here! Load Bearing Beam - A Word to the Weary  (Family Leaders) The Fantastical Feast! Today's message Who you are;  a . . . Load Bearing Beam: A load-bearing beam is a structural element in a building or structure that supports weight from above and transfers it down to the foundation or other supporting elements. These beams are essential for maintaining the integrity and stability of a structure. Key Characteristics: Supports vertical loads from floors, roofs, or walls above it. Transfers weight to columns, walls, or the foundation. Cannot be removed or altered without proper structural support or reinforcement. The role of a family leader is honorable, rewarding, invigorating, and at times exhausting. This role spans many areas: financial, emotional, spiritual, advisory, parental, and even community leadership. It carries immense responsibility and pressure. But Scripture offers both enc...
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