Having roots in rural America is a blessing
Having grown up in rural, small-town, small-church America is one of the greatest character-builder blessings of a life, according to Judith Sutherland.
Sharing small kindnesses makes all the difference
Judith Sutherland write that life doesn't require huge gestures to make an enormous difference. It is made better by caring hearts and attention paid to others when it matters most.
Stories that shape a life
Judith Sutherland shares a story from a log book her grandmother kept when she raised English shepherd puppies.
A perfect evening
Bryce Angell crafts a poem about an evening he enjoyed at a cowboy program.
Milk inspector: A good fellow just doing his job
Judith Sutherland recalls being absolutely terrified of the milk inspector during her childhood. However, one interaction changed all of that.
Preparing for the milk inspector
Spring cleaning takes on a different meaning for farm families. Judith Sutherland recalls the routine of preparing for the milk inspector.
Take the time to reach out to others
A little bit of grace can erase invisible walls that we tend to put up to protect ourselves.
Friendships are testaments to strong connections
Judith Sutherland recalls the kindness her mother's dear friend Mrs. Mac always showed to her family.
Paradise can be a beach or a farm
Judith Sutherland takes in the smell of fresh cut hay with the same fervor she walked the sandy beaches with on vacation.
Lessons learned from my father
Judith Sutherland shares the memories of her father's neighbor, and one of the most important lessons her father taught her.
