Things have been real busy around here! When I finaly got some time to use the computer, the mouse died and it took a few days to get it back up and running. More posts are comming, Lord willing.

“This by no means will be a quick task, as it will require painful sacrifice and unending labor through a long, multigenerational process”….oh boy how those words are timely and truthful! Battling self vs future generations’ inheritance, making sure the children don’t inherit the sins of their parents.

Contrary to popular Christian cynicism, biblical agrarianism is not just another “utopian” lifestyle that will fade into the sunset of our never-ending secular culture. It is the mountain of the Lord that prevails on earth, not those of fallen man, and our grand American mountain is already quaking under the righteous hand of King Jesus. Biblical agrarianism is the true outworking of the Gospel of the present Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ, Ruler of Heaven and earth, Who will Himself, as it pleases Him, displace our a secular (pagan) with a righteous one as He works in His people repentance and covenantal faithfulness. History is the vindication of this very encouraging truth.

He raises the poor from the dust And lifts the beggar from the ash heap, To set them among princes And make them inherit the throne of glory. “For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, And He has set the world upon them. He will guard the feet of His saints, But the wicked shall be silent in darkness. “For by strength no man shall prevail. The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces; From heaven He will thunder against them. The Lord will judge the ends of the earth. “He will give strength to His king, And exalt the horn of His anointed.” 1 Samuel 2:8-10

Though it is likely that our generation will not see the glorious end of the present and growing reformation, we can certainly humble ourselves and put our necks to the yoke to become a stepping stone for those who will. Thanks Scott for vary encouraging post.

Amen. In fact, it is BECAUSE of a postmillenial covenant theology (which teaches that covenant keepers are blessed and covenant breakers are punished, in history and not only in eternity) that I see imminent tribulation for the USA, but long-term blessing for those faithful to God.

“… let’s lay the foundations, even if we never live in the completed house!”
Very well said, my friend. Thats the way we have to look at it.

Jamie

Thanks for the comments, glad to have you as reader! I’ve been planning on adding pork to our farm. I had planned on starting this year but piglets were a little scarce by the time I got a round to looking. May the Lord bless your efforts!

Herrick

Glad to hear you got the book, I’ve been going to call you for a few weeks now but have not had the chance. I hope to be posting more often, this is a busy time for us. Its been a wild few weeks on the hill!

Laura

I stopped over to your blog and enjoyed it very much. I think God is preparing us for something, thats for sure. I don’t think it is the tribulation however. I’m kind of an old fashioned Christian, who believes as most of the historic church has, that the verses in Mathew 24 were fullfilled in 70 AD with the destruction of Jerusalem. As a postmillienalist, I believe that bible teaches us that the future is Hope Filled! The short term future for this covenant breaking nation of ours dose look bleak. I think Gods faithfull people will build a new culture that honors our King, out of the ashes of judgement that are surerly comming.

JB

The Terry Clan will keep you and your efforts in our prayers. Every little step counts, do what you can, when you can.

It is discouraging when I look at where I am and how much has to be done. I want to show my kids something other than suburban life.
JB Chesser

Something else my husband and I have talked about- ever wondered whether God is prompting us (Chrisitians) to prepare for the last days? We’ve pondered that. The Bible tells us that we won’t be able to buy or sell without “the mark of the beast,” which we will NOT be taking. It speaks of the rapture of the church, but is not specific about WHEN that will occur. If we have to live through some of the tribulation, then we will be in much better shape than those who are completely at the mercy of grocery stores and the government. If we won’t be here anymore, maybe God is prompting this investment in our homesteads/farms for the benefit of the new Christians who will try to barter and get by underground. Possibly helping believers in the future spurs me on to keep making my little strides too.

Thanks for your insight.

Laura (ChickenMama)
http://www.blessedacresfarm.com (our blog)

BTW, I received the book.

Best wishes,

Herrick

I grew up on a 40 acre farm here in S.E. Michigan and because my dad got M.S. and had to retire from GM after only 13 years on the production line (I was 7) I was “lucky” enough to grow up working beside my dad, just as he grew up farming next to his dad.

But my parents (good Roman Catholics) did what they thought was right at the time and encouraged me to go off to college and get an engineering degree. Being the youngest of 6 and their last hope for college, I made them proud.

I’m now 41 with a wife, 4 kids and a small 10 acre farm. My main enterprise consist of selling naturally raised pork to a small but growing customer base.

You’re one of my inspirations and this latest post is indeed encouraging for aspiring agrarians like me.

Thank you and keep up the good work and His Good Work! This gift He has given you is truely a blessing.

Jamie