Following orders seems simple at face value: Someone tells someone what to do and the second someone does it. Done deal? Not so fast.
FOLLOWING ORDERS WITH FELLOW FOLLOWERS
March 6, 2025 by David Gillaspie
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BE SOMEBODY? THERE ARE CLUES ALONG THE WAY
June 18, 2024 by David Gillaspie

You’ve heard the request to ‘be somebody?’ Be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, and more. The request usually comes from an adult speaking to someone who screwed up. They ask why we can’t be better than what we’re in trouble for. It’s different when we’re in trouble with ourselves.
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HOW TO POLYFACE FARM YOUR LIFE
September 4, 2016 by David Gillaspie

Balance is the key to Polyface Farm your life. Fans of Polyface Farms and Joel Salatin know the drill: rotate animals from tract to tract, with other animals following and benefiting from each other. Learning the tricks of the trade from Polyface Farms will help when personal doubt and concern overwhelm the day. How is […]
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