Yes, Really: The Sacred Practice of Feeding the Birds

So, if you know anything about me, then you know how much paying attention to the little things each day matters to me. All around us we have little masterpieces from God reminding us of His love, His care, and His delight in beauty. Even when we know it’s important to still our restless hearts and busy minds before the Lord, we often overlook the daily opportunities in our own backyard. Which is why I’m delighted to welcome Chris Hodges to the farm’s front porch today. A pastor, leadership coach, mentor, and chancellor of Highlands College, Chris shares the wisdom he’s gleaned in Legacy Letters: Timeless Principles I Lived, Learned, and Leave Behind. I hope his reminder to feed the birds resonates with you as much as it does with me. It’s an absolute joy to welcome Christ to the farm table today. Guest post by Chris Hodges In the chaos of everyday obligations, it’s easy to miss the quiet invitations that life offers us—the ones that restore us, not drain us. We chase productivity, push through fatigue, and fill our calendars with meetings and momentum. But sometimes, the thing we need most isn’t more movement. It’s stillness. That’s why […]