Monthly Archives: April 2009

Fencing Help Needed

Walk-On Therapeutic Riding Center needs help with a fencing project as they prepare for an open house on May 31. I’ve committed to help on Saturday, May 16. If you can help that day, please leave a comment here or … Continue reading

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Ernie’s Legacy

Ernie’s legacy is dependent on how I portray him in these writings. He has little influence on how he’ll be remembered. Don’t let your legacy be only about performance in the rodeo arena or securing a sizable net worth. Those pursuits are admirable, yet temporary. Don’t let your legacy be defined by others or by circumstances. Consider your legacy from an eternal perspective and choose to make a difference. Continue reading

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Oh, so close

I’m almost finished writing Teachings from the Trail! Please pray that I persevere to the end. Continue reading

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Longing to See My Horse

(C) 2009, Amy S. Lewis In the winter, often weeks will go by that I don’t see Ernie. I don’t have the arguable pleasure of caring for him every day. So, when the weather in Minnesota turns cold, it’s easy … Continue reading

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Loving Through the Pain

It’s a dreaded time in a horse owner’s life – choosing to put down a beloved horse. I received an email early one morning from a friend. She was putting her horse down that day. It was a tough – but right – choice. Christ also had a choice. He didn’t have to die on the cross for us. He could’ve spared himself the pain. But it was the humane thing for him to do – to spare us of eternal suffering. When you’re facing difficult times and feeling alone, remember what Christ suffered for us. Remember that he sees your pain and he’s felt it, too. Lean on him for strength, knowing that he is with you always. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He sees every tear that falls. Continue reading

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Lending a Hand in Fargo

A last minute volunteer trip to Fargo taught me more than how to schlep sandbags to hold back the river. It taught me that I need to actively live my faith to feel most alive, and it taught me a valuable lesson in submission to authorities. Continue reading

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