Teaching Homesteading Through Homeschooling Curriculum with Guest Kody Hanner

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February 28, 2023

Product Reviews

Growsun 6 Layer Hanging Mesh Herb Drying Rack

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February 27, 2023

Book Reviews

Edible Forest Gardens by Dave Jacke and Eric Toensmeier

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February 27, 2023

Homestead Recipes

From Farm to Table: 3 Easy Condiments You Can Make Fresh At Home

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February 27, 2023

Homestead Recipes

Corn on the Cob Three Ways: Easy and Delicious Recipes for Every Taste

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February 27, 2023

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How to Use Fresh Rhubarb in 3 Easy and Delicious Recipes

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February 27, 2023

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3 Refreshing Strawberry Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

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February 23, 2023

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Delicious and Nutritious: 3 Simple Recipes for Fresh Broccoli

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February 23, 2023

Homestead Recipes

Cooking Coturnix Quail 101: Three Simple and Delicious Recipes

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February 23, 2023

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February 23, 2023

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February 22, 2023

Book Reviews

Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture by J. Russell Smith

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February 22, 2023

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Lessons from the Hive
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

Today I spent some time watching the activity around my honey bee hive. It seemed like every bee had a purpose. Some were leaving the hive in search of nectar and pollen. Others were returning with their legs covered in golden pollen. There was a constant flow of movement—busy, organized, and productive.

As I stood there watching, I was reminded that none of those bees were working for immediate reward. They weren’t gathering nectar to enjoy it that afternoon. They were working for something larger than themselves. Every trip, every flower visited, every load carried was contributing to the health and future of the hive.

It made me think about my own life.

So much of what I do on the homestead feels like that. Planting seeds. Building soil. Repairing fences. Pruning fruit trees. Many of these tasks don’t produce immediate results. They require faith that the effort invested today will bear fruit tomorrow.

The Christian life is often the same.

Galatians 6:9 reminds me not to grow weary in doing good. Sometimes I want to see results right away. I want the garden to grow faster, the project to be finished sooner, or the answer to prayer to come immediately. But God often works through seasons of patient faithfulness.

The bees don’t quit because they haven’t made honey yet. They continue their work day after day, trusting the process God designed for them. Likewise, God calls me to remain faithful in the work He has given me, trusting that in His timing there will be a harvest.

Watching that hive today reminded me that small acts of obedience matter. A prayer offered. A kind word spoken. A task completed. A seed planted. None of it is wasted when it is done for the Lord.

One day, the harvest comes. The honey is stored. The fruit ripens. The prayers are answered. But until then, God calls me to keep working faithfully.

Reflection Questions
- Am I growing weary in an area where God is calling me to remain faithful?
- What “small acts” of obedience might God be using to accomplish something much larger?
- Where do I need to trust God’s timing instead of demanding immediate results?
Prayer

Lord, thank You for the lessons You teach through Your creation. As I watched the bees today, remind me that faithfulness matters even when results are not immediately visible. Help me to work diligently in the tasks You have given me and trust that You are bringing a harvest in Your perfect timing. Keep me from growing weary and strengthen me to continue doing good. Amen.