Grama Sue's Rainbow Farm: Exodus

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One of the websites that I use practically every day is The Blue Letter Bible. When I first became a Christian, it was difficult to have access to multiple translations, commentaries and the meanings of Greek and Hebrew words.

I had a small collection at one time. I've given most of them away and those I have left, I hardly ever crack open anymore because of the internet and Blue Letter Bible. I have access to all these and so much more. This site, along with others, has given me, a country girl in the boonies, the tools to research and create a translation of the Bible in which the meanings of the names are embedded in the text of the scriptures. It's a work in progress. I'm only in Exodus, but I'm publishing it as I go in my What's in a Name Bible.

Surprised? I am! I grew up with Hee-Haw and Green Acres. Farmer's aren't supposed to have an intellectual side unless they have a fancy degree and moved from the city :)

Right now I'm doing the story of the plagues. The typical English translation quotes God as saying that "He" hardens Pharaoh's heart. However, when I look at the original language, I get a different sense. Pharaoh had a false sense of his own importance and hardened his heart against God. God merely predicted it. I am translating it that way. Check it out. Do you think I am wrong? And if I am why?

Do you have a favorite Bible site?

God Bless You All!

~Grama Sue

Beyond the Paycheck

The Rebel. That's what my neighbor dubbed me when I was a teen. Still am. Grampa Tom was always the black sheep too ... We’re a couple of radicals who are fiercely independent. The idea of punching a time clock really goes against the grain of our personalities. This blog will chronicle our journey away from the paycheck.

Grampa Tom had a great job managing a farm that gave him the freedom to set his own hours and a steady source of income. After 10 years his boss decided to give up the stress of overseeing the farm and rented out the ground. We couldn’t blame her, but it left us out in the cold. It’s not the first time he’s had a really good job that evaporated through no fault of his own. Our kids are grown. He’s a fantastic farmer and we’ve managed to accumulate a few acres over the years. We figure it’s time he struck out on his own.

Me – I haven’t held what you would call a regular job in years. I got into Avon full-time several years ago, then I started babysitting and homeschooling other people’s kids. I've also done elder care for many, many years and I'm the duly elected tax assessor for the local tax district.

We've always wanted an Old McDonald's type of farm. Grampa's main focus right now is pasture raised eggs and garden veggies. He is very interested in producing pasture raised poultry and milking cows but we're not set up for that yet. Need some more land and buildings! This little 3 acres here ain't quite enough for all dem critters! We have lots of chickens a couple of dogs, and way to many cats. We also raise cows, pigs, sheep, geese and turkeys, but these aren't always on the farm.

I'm focusing on egg noodles, baked goods and herbs for the moment. I'd love to work more on crafts to sell at farmer's markets and craft shows, but there's only so much time in a day! I often think about how great it would be to live 900 years like they did in pre-flood days. There is so much I want to do and learn! I know I've got eternity, but it seems my time on earth is disappearing in a flash! At best, there's only 30 or 40 years left to go!

Hope you enjoy this little window into our lives and our farm!

Grama Sue's Rainbow Farm

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