From the Home Place

February 6, 2026

Good morning. The temp is 32 right now, moving way up to 34 for a high today. Looks like most of us will be getting some snow, and of course, lots of wind. It’s going to be a long day for those of you who are getting baby cows right now. The good thing is that this looks short lived before some warmer air moves in. Stay safe out there.

Yesterday I traveled to Casper with half of our county to watch our young ladies and young men both suffer a loss at the State Basketball Tournament. After the second game, I scurried home to start getting things ready around here for company. Miss Deb spent her day teaching school. Our guests arrived around 7 last night, while I was having a zoom meeting with our group of young men.

Dear friends, I am so encouraged and challenged by these young men. Not only are they wanting to look like godly men, but they are also each working very hard to be godly young men. Their dedication to living biblical truth is amazing. Last evening I listened as they talked among themselves about ways to help other men come to Jesus and then follow Him with all they are and have. We invested most of our evening talking about “setting a good track” for others to follow.

The Apostle Paul’s words, “Come follow me, as I follow Christ” soon became our theme. I’ve been praying about what to name our group, and last night I think the Holy Spirit might have given us a label. Today, in our culture, most groups that form take names like “Overcomers;” or “Victors;” or “Men of Courage;” yet it seems that our groups name would better be “Followers.” Each man strongly desires to follow Jesus so that he can then invite others to follow him as he follows Jesus. If we are not careful, we could quickly become a group of men who are serious about discipleship; such a plan would most likely ruin modern-day Christianity, I hope.

Please, pray for this small band of young men who realize that revival begins with one person, “me.” We know that our enemy will not sit by quietly as we step out into our different areas of life, so please pray for our families as this will also impact their lives. Please know, we are also praying for you during this season of life in America

Friends, with difficult times comes opportunity to “set a good track for others to follow.” That track must lead each person to the foot of the cross of Christ. And as grace requires, we realize that we are responsible to “set a good track,” yet it’s up to each individual to decide if they will accept or reject Jesus.

“Oh Holy Spirit, pour Yourself out upon every Christ-follower all round the world. Give us Your courage, Your power, and Your protection from the evil one. Heavenly Father, we are asking that during this time of darkness in America that You draw many people to Jesus Christ, the true Light of the world.

May we each live our lives with the enthusiasm of cheering for our sports teams; Because we all know that when we are walking with Jesus, we are on the winning team!

Following Jesus with you, Neal