Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Why and How To Save and Store Seeds From Your Garden. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 157 – September 28, 2022 Listen To The Podcast The Joy of Seed Saving: Why and How You Should Start Today When it…

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September 28, 2022

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Off Grid Homesteading With Guests Dave and Sonya

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Rachel Has A Conversation With Guests Dave and Sonya About Homesteading Off-Grid. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 156 – September 21, 2022 Exploring Off-Grid Living with Dave and Sonia Introduction We welcome to the podcast Dave and Sonia, the creative minds behind "Off-Grid with Dave and Sonya".…

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September 21, 2022

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A Beginners Guide To Growing Garlic (aka. Stinking Rose) On The Homestead

https://youtu.be/LC317FOUJlo On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation All About Growing Garlic. The Reasons You Should Grow It, How and When To Plant It, Companion Planting, and Harvesting Garlic. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 155 – September 14, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Episode Topics of Discussion About…

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September 14, 2022

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Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 153 – August 31, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Topics of Discussion Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter TreesMulch The BaseKeep Away From TrunkMulch OptionsLiving…

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August 31, 2022

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What To Do With Your Garden Beds After The Harvest

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About What To Do With Garden Beds After The Harvest. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 152 – August 24, 2022 Listen To The Podcast Topics of Discussion Garden CleanupWhat To Do With The Organic MaterialDiseased PlantsPest InfestationsSoil TestingAdjusting pH if NecessarySoil…

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August 24, 2022

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Self-Reliance or Homesteading Community? The Answer Is Yes

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Self-Reliance and Homesteading Community, How They Work Together and How to Find and Be Involved In Community. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 151 – August 17, 2022 – Self-Reliance or Homesteading Community? The Answer Is Yes. Listen To The Podcast…

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August 17, 2022

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Food Preservation Methods (Past and Present)

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About A Variety of Food Preservation Methods From The Past and Modern Methods. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 150 – August 10, 2022 – Food Preservation Methods (Past and Present). Listen To The Podcast Topic of Discussion Food Preservation Methods (Past…

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August 10, 2022

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Building A Drought Resilient Homestead

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel talk about how to make a homestead more drought resilient. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 149 – August 3rd, 2022 – Building A Drought Resilient Homestead. Listen To The Podcast We discuss what has been happening on our individual homesteads and the recent drought…

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August 3, 2022

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Faithful in the Busy Season
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
— Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

Spring has a way of waking up the homestead. After the slower rhythm of winter, the days suddenly fill with activity. Garden beds need prepared. Seeds must be planted at the right time. Fences repaired. Animals checked. Tools sharpened. Everywhere you look, there’s another task waiting.

The excitement of the season brings energy, but it also brings responsibility. Spring doesn’t wait for us to feel ready. The work simply arrives, and it’s up to us to step into it.

As I move from one chore to the next, I’m reminded of the words in Colossians 3:23:
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

The daily work of a homestead may seem ordinary—turning soil, hauling feed, fixing a gate, planting a row of seeds—but Scripture reminds us that no work done with the right heart is ordinary to God.

Each task becomes an opportunity to serve Him.

The garden rows we plant, the animals we care for, the repairs we make—these aren’t just chores. They are acts of stewardship. They are reminders that God has placed us in a place where our labor can reflect His goodness and provision.

Spring’s busyness teaches a quiet lesson: faithfulness in small tasks matters.

Just like a harvest begins with tiny seeds placed carefully into the soil, a life of faith is built through small acts of obedience done day after day.

Homestead Reflection

As the work of spring begins, I want to ask myself:
- Am I approaching my work with gratitude or with frustration?
- Do I see the daily tasks as burdens or as opportunities to honor God?
- How can I turn ordinary chores into acts of worship?
Because when work is done with the right heart, even the simplest task can glorify God.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the work You place before me. Help me to approach every task with a willing heart and a spirit of gratitude. Whether I am planting, repairing, feeding, or harvesting, remind me that my work is ultimately done for You. Teach me to be faithful in the small things, trusting that You bring the growth in Your perfect time. Amen.