by Austin | May 15, 2026 | Life Lessons
Hands down, the most meaningful part of spring for me is watching the trees bud and the grass turn green again. Every year it reminds me of what God did in my life ten years ago. Back then, life felt like a long, unending winter. Cold. Lifeless. Empty. Addiction has a...
by Austin | Apr 7, 2026 | Life Lessons
Ever found yourself looking at the total bill from your local farm…and felt that little twist of anxiety? You want to feed your family well.You care about what’s on the table. But sometimes you wonder,“How much is too much?” I’ve felt that too. There have been many...
by Austin | Mar 24, 2026 | Life Lessons
So here I sit in my living room in Wisconsin, with the chill of early spring seeping along the floor. I should probably stoke the fire, but I’m feeling too lazy, so I’ll endure it. A week ago, I was sitting outside a beautiful historic ranch house, hiding in the shade...
by Austin | Feb 16, 2026 | Life Lessons
Can I ask you something? When did we decide food should be as cheap as possible? Fact: Most American families today spend about 9% of their income on food. Back in 1960, families spent closer to 25%. In 1980, it was around 18%. On paper, that sounds like a win. But...
by Austin | Jan 24, 2026 | Life Lessons
Have you ever looked at everything you need to do…and instead of starting, you turned on a show, grabbed a book, or started scrolling? You’re not alone. Not even close. At the start of 2025, I was juggling four jobs, trying to be a good husband and father, and keep up...
