The Round Farmhouse Ministries

We have all had those moments…frozen in fear, wondering...“What will they think of me?” So many of the decisions we make on a day-to-day basis revolve around what we want others to think of us. We question ourselves and dread the judgement that might come our way. Basically, we live in fear of how others perceive… Continue reading Choosing Our Audience By Betty Predmore

(First published on www. theotots.com) Growing up in my parents’ house entailed rules and more rules. The rules became flexible as we grew older.  Hate them or love them, my parents insisted that as long as we lived under their roof, then we had to follow the rules. My parents subscribed to the school of… Continue reading God’s Unseen Protection

"Who the Son sets free, is free indeed." John 8:36 I glanced at the poinsettia sitting on my bedroom windowsill. Seeing the red leaves of the poinsettia brought to mind Jesus's blood. The blood shed for me. The blood that sets me free. Walking over to the plant, I looked closely at the leaves, noticing… Continue reading Poinsettias and Promises

“…Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” Job 2:10 (NKJV) When I was growing up, my mom had many rules regarding meal time but here were the top three:  You must sit at the table with the whole family. You must take a serving from every prepared dish. You… Continue reading Eat What’s On Your Plate

“Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.” Psalms‬ ‭55:22‬ NLT Y’all, mommin’ ain’t easy…Society tells us to hide that fact away. “Don’t complain, they are the joy of your life!” Yes, my babies are my sunshine on cloudy days.… Continue reading Y’all, Mommin’ Ain’t Easy

(First published on www.theotots.com) Have you ever shared a story with friends then regretted it because of the level of varied judgement you receive? I once told some friends about the onset of my parenting paranoia. It was the time when my son was three years old and would get impatient waiting to be released… Continue reading Parenting Perfection is Unattainable

Today is New Year’s Eve. And tomorrow, every year, one thing is trending- resolutions. We LOVE the thought of a new start. My guess is if you’re reading, you too are planning something new. We've all been guilty of this phenomenon. But what happens? Let’s be honest. More often than not, we generally don't finish… Continue reading Don’t Just Start, Finish

“He (Jesus) said to another person, “Come, follow Me.” The man agreed but he said, “Lord first let me return home and bury my father.”” Luke 9:59  “Another said, “Yes, Lord, I will follow you, but first let me say good-bye to my family.”” Luke 9:61  Does history repeat itself? I tend to agree it… Continue reading Me and My Big But…..

Ever been in a situation where you felt alone and forgotten? It is normal to have those feelings of isolation at some point in our earthly life. Life can be very unpredictable as sometimes you wake up with a different name and go to bed with a different one. A widowed friend of mine once… Continue reading MY GOD SEES ME

Burdens. We’ve all got them. We all get weighted down with them. We all find ourselves completely exhausted by them. Work, kids, relationships, family, hobbies, unmet expectations, unrealistic expectations. All of these things weigh a lot. The longer we try to carry all of it on our own, the more bogged down we become, until… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Being a Fixer…