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Farmer Fred is happy you're here! |
Thanks for stopping by the farm! This site is set up to be an outpouring of
faith, hope and love. You can learn more about the technical aspects of
our mission here on the farm by clicking the 'About' tab above.
Ponderings and wonderings appear here in the blog section. Many old blog posts are being revamped and new thoughts about
love and light, faith and hope, the good, the true and the beautiful are
on the way.
Sometimes these cards are left in places where people might appreciate them; like prayer chapels and such. In fact you may have arrived at this site as a result of that. In the Visio Divina section those little creations are explained a bit. You may find it helpful to explore that.
These and other gifts are given freely to bless you. Some of you (even before we obtained our non-profit status) have asked if you can give something in return. Honestly, it had never occurred to us to allow this as we don’t desire any material profit from the books, prayer cards or other things shared. (See Photon Farms financial statement here.)
Our Visio Divina Displays are starting to grow in more places now and we
are happy to help you grow one in your own parish or organization.
Click here to learn more about how to do that.
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A special section of Visio Divina has developed as I've stumbled onto a
tiny way to take to heart Jesus' prayer for all Christians to be one, as
He and the Father are one (Jn 17:21). One thing has led to another and I have found myself adapting
a very old but beautiful devotion into something that can help all
Christians obey the scriptures which repeatedly instruct us to meditate
on God's word. Since the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
these commands to meditate now include a special focus on Jesus Christ,
The Living Word.
The story of how this is continuing to play out can be seen here at Building Bridges!.
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So many musicians have shed light on the path. For years this little radio station / playlist has taken root and grown on the farm. Closing in on 300 songs it
spans decades, includes diverse musical genres (if you're a one genre sort, you've been warned) and
yet lyrically all of it never fails to lift up this humble farmer. Perhaps
it will lift you up as well and like me, you’ll keep coming back for
another listen... or better yet it will inspire you to make a station of
your own.
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Well, that's part of the story of the farm. Your story is more important so please share it. Please feel free to do so privately in the contact form at the right.
Blessings to you and yours,
Farmer Fred
"Light unshared is darkness."
-George MacDonald
This welcome page is set up to give you an overview of our daily operations.
For over twenty five years the farm has been more and more focused on the
light and growing in it. It has not been a smooth journey by any stretch of
the imagination. You see, as we try to look steadily at the light and soak it
up the weeds grow right up with the wheat in our very own hearts. Here on the
farm we strive to deal with those weeds and nourish the wheat.
This website is intended to be a sharing of the light that has grown so many
good things here on the farm. What things you ask? Well for
starters it has grown...
Arrows of Light
This portion of the site is very sporadic as life happens and prevents new
blog posts from appearing for long stretches. It is called Arrows of Light
because here on the farm we've become focused more on
lighting a light
than cursing the darkness.
Arrows of Light is also a beautiful song by Bruce Cockburn.
Hopefully you will find the entries cast more light than heat and bring
you a blessing.
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Visio Divina
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These images and prayers have been cross pollinating on the farm for years and have finally grown into a form that is easy to give away. |
During quiet times, certain prayers seem to sprout up and cross pollinate
with images I use as meditation tools. This is
known as Visio Divina
and is related to Lectio Divina. In time these grow into little
prayer cards that capture their essence. They get shared with others who
resonate with their truth and beauty. Such people find them to be helpful
focal points and reminders.
Sometimes these cards are left in places where people might appreciate them; like prayer chapels and such. In fact you may have arrived at this site as a result of that. In the Visio Divina section those little creations are explained a bit. You may find it helpful to explore that.
These and other gifts are given freely to bless you. Some of you (even before we obtained our non-profit status) have asked if you can give something in return. Honestly, it had never occurred to us to allow this as we don’t desire any material profit from the books, prayer cards or other things shared. (See Photon Farms financial statement here.)
That being explained, in order to be capable of blessing more people, we
humbly and gratefully accept your help. Your gifts are now tax-deductible
if you’re inclined to do so, just click the ‘Donate’ link below.
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Visio Divina Displays
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Building Bridges!
The story of how this is continuing to play out can be seen here at Building Bridges!.
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Light My Way FM
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Well, that's part of the story of the farm. Your story is more important so please share it. Please feel free to do so privately in the contact form at the right.
Blessings to you and yours,
Farmer Fred
"Light unshared is darkness."
-George MacDonald
Remember, all produce on the farm is freely given
and never for sale. All donations to the farm
are tax deductible as we are a registered 501(c)(3).
If you've been blessed by our produce and would
love to make sure others get blessed too,
use the 'Donate' button below to pay it forward.
