- Matthew Pryor - Author and Founder

Friendlier, but not quite friends. Still, it’s progress. #barncats

We didn’t want Farkus to be the only barn cat in the family, so we got him this little buddy... ironically, he’s not a fan. But the rest of the family is smitten. #barncat

Farkus the #barncat

Cute and a creepy at the same time. #funatwalmart

My favorite little dude turns 6 today! I told him to stop growing but he won't listen. #daysarelongyearsareshort

The good news is that the second floor now has drywall. The bad news is that I have to paint it. #iwouldratherdoburpees

This is our newly adopted barn cat Farkus. And Farkus likes our chickens a little too much. #winnerwinnerchickendinner #backyardchickens

Our first egg! #backyardchickens

Chickens are loving their new chicken run. Now bring on the eggs!! #backyardchickens

I guess he was sleepy. #napsrule

Imagine how different your life would be if you had no fear. No fear of... Failure. Ridicule. Vulnerability. Relationships. Of what others think. Being a leader. Being a servant. Uncomfortableness. Safety. Trusting others. Being trusted. Disease. Being a "good" parent. Never "arriving." Of a small bank account. Success. Stepping out of your comfort zone. Death. Fear of ________________. Scripture addresses our tendency to be fearful and reminds us that with Christ, we need not be. Here are just a few such verses... "The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father." Romans 8:15 "And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.” Romans 8:38-39 "Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” John 14:27 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 "Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.” John 14:27 My friends, take heart. Cry out to your Heavenly Father. For greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). #encouragement #bible #courage #fearnot

They grow up so fast! #chickens #backyardchickens

Oh how I miss you Gertie.

Feed me!!! #birds #birdwatching

Our homemade nesting box is a success! Got some Chickadees on the way. By the way, those eggs are not much bigger than a peanut M&M... not that I would know. 😝 #birds #backyardfun #birder #chickadee

Silas wanted to wear his "Dude" toboggan today. Who was I to argue?

It took over four years and a move, but we FINALLY got some chickens! The Pryor family would to welcome 10 new members to the family. Meet: Chicken #1 Chicken #2 Chicken #3 Chicken #4 Chicken #5 Chicken #6 Chicken #7 Chicken #8 Chicken #9 and ... Brenda. #chickens #eggs #organic #fresheggs #choresforkids