Harold Thornbro

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Author, blogger, podcaster, homesteading and permaculture enthusiast. I have a passion for sharing what I learn and helping others on their journey. If you're looking for me, you'll usually find me in the garden.

Homestead Trees: Learn To Plant, Nurture, and Reap The Benefits
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The Homestead Trees course will show you how to get started with trees on your homestead by helping you determine […]
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Raising Coturnix Quail Webinar
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Homesteading with Coturnix Quail: A Great Urban or Rural Option ● Reasons to consider raising Coturnix quail ● Getting started […]
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Closing The Loop On Soil Fertility
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Tired of buying fertility for your garden and trees, season after season, year after year? Want to stop worrying about […]
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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.