Stories from Bittersweet Farm

Do you ever feel like you can't find God?

A simple idea can be a powerful thing. Today I remember an idea I had many years ago that has resulted in amazing fruit and opportunity in my life. I was sitting on the couch one day in our little parsonage over on Dogwood Drive and this simple idea came to me. As a result of that memory I have written and published the equivalent of 40 books.

This is a dark story recounting one of the shameful sins of my youth. You might want to get young children out of the room before you listen to this one. 

My Grandfather often wrote the letter RWYA on things. They were written in his Bibles. He had pens printed with the letters RWYA on them. He didn't every want to forget. 

This story was probably written in about the year 2000. It was first published in about 2007. Quite a few years have passed and much has happened. Listen to today's story and tomorrow I will tell you some of the things that have happened since. Question. Do you think parents should help their children make big decisions? If so, how much and how? What about marriage? Should parents be involved in helping children chose who they are going to marry? 

Here is the follow-up on the story: "Help with Big Decisions." Pull up a chair. This one is a little longer than usual. Hope you enjoy it. 

Do you have a God-given vision for a Godly family? If so, how do you keep it alive? 

Can you do a cutaway?