tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post8917623097683572280..comments2024-03-23T05:42:07.516-04:00Comments on The Deliberate Agrarian: Remembering...My Deliverance FromWage-Slavery(And My Escape From Prison)Herrick Kimballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17116051416696885647noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-29163700794471106432016-02-02T13:50:45.533-05:002016-02-02T13:50:45.533-05:00Congrats on your anniversary of being a free man! ...Congrats on your anniversary of being a free man! I had the pleasure of experiencing life as a civilian worker inside a state prison as well. I worked at a furniture company that used prison labor to assemble their furniture; I had the task of keeping the computerized inventory tracking system up and working. I only lasted 6 months - it was a very depressing atmosphere to be in. Not so much because of the inmates, but the guards and government bureaucrats were the worst. Turns out the company was getting ready to move to Mexico (cheaper wages) as it was, so it was truly providential timing that I left. <br />You definitely get a look at life that is not normally seen by people, and it gave me a look inside the corruption of that system as well. The majority of the inmates were locked up for drug offenses. All I can say is - what a waste.<br />Thank you for sharing your story, it truly is inspiring. I hope to be able to achieve the same "free" status as you. I know it's said self-employed folks put in twice as much work for half as much return, but at least you're working for a boss you can tolerate :-)<br />It's a great thing to be able to see the hand of God working in one's life, even if you don't necessarily see it at the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-21529593718705918432016-01-31T21:30:56.698-05:002016-01-31T21:30:56.698-05:00How ironic that I find your utube videos and this ...How ironic that I find your utube videos and this blogsite for the first time today, your "anniversary." In Western NY people look at me as if there's something wrong with me should I even mention the Lord. How comforting it is to hear of others similar experiences, especially in the financial realm, and even more comforting to find that even in NY, some folks still share a relationship with Him.<br />I pray that He continues to bless you and your family so that you can continue to share your knowledge and wonderful creativity with the rest of us.<br />Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-13781985243014191622016-01-31T19:45:12.043-05:002016-01-31T19:45:12.043-05:00So inspiring.
Thank you for sharing.So inspiring.<br />Thank you for sharing.Lady Locusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661298925602199106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-18181315391979418802016-01-31T18:10:23.684-05:002016-01-31T18:10:23.684-05:00Brother Herrick:
Your post came in a timely manne...Brother Herrick:<br /><br />Your post came in a timely manner, since I've been in the midst of God's teaching me that He is indeed the Provider; He giveth, and He taketh away: blessed be the name of the LORD!<br /><br />It ain't easy, and there have been times I've told Him I don't like it and wonder if He's angry with me. I'm learning that's nothing to do with it; His anger was indeed COMPLETELY poured out on our Big Brother, Jesus, at the cross. "It is finished," (Jn. 19:35) means just that! But it doesn't mean He's done molding and perfecting you and me, does it?<br /><br />I don't know exactly what our Father has for us, but He IS good and He WILL fulfill His purposes in and through us!<br /><br />Gratitude, grace, and blessings,<br />David Smith Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-70639742780210037892016-01-31T12:57:47.925-05:002016-01-31T12:57:47.925-05:00Thank you for sharing this, Herrick. We all need g...Thank you for sharing this, Herrick. We all need good reminders of directing our paths according to God's will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-85636382742378917522016-01-31T04:57:40.792-05:002016-01-31T04:57:40.792-05:00I, too have found that when lightning strikes it i...I, too have found that when lightning strikes it is Heavenly Father's way of taking your path in a different direction. I found the best way forward from that situation is to have an open heart (no fear) and keep watch for the miracle about to present itself. I give my testimony to Heavenly Father's great mercy and I am humbly thankfully for his guidance in my life. MesquiteMesquitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282753084691742898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-64513585481835731492016-01-30T21:54:36.243-05:002016-01-30T21:54:36.243-05:00You have no idea how meaningful this post is to me...You have no idea how meaningful this post is to meā¦and timely. FatJuniesFarmettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964744634602099529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-7932490788247389802016-01-30T20:45:18.631-05:002016-01-30T20:45:18.631-05:00I am watching God do similar in my life. Yesterday...I am watching God do similar in my life. Yesterday I called a guy about buying a boat to live aboard and, out of the blue, he offered me a better option! We have the opportunity to rent a trailer for $150/month as long as we are home most evenings to provide a presence on his property as he lives out of state. <br />This was totally a blessing from God! It is an exciting and perfect answer for everything we are trying to do. WhatIfWeAllCared?https://www.blogger.com/profile/11206084253488718796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-29998674705007455582016-01-30T15:39:44.104-05:002016-01-30T15:39:44.104-05:00Just a side-bar to Herrick's readers who didn&...Just a side-bar to Herrick's readers who didn't know, like me: Interesting reading is the Agrarian Foundation Article Archive you see listed on the right side of Herrick's blog. Pretty intelligent foundational principles expressed for deliberate agrarianism, from the mid 1800s of early America. I have to read some of it twice, because I suffered dumbing-down in the government schools. Superb reading, though. Worth the time spent!! Elizabeth L. Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13729569.post-34463560842844319672016-01-30T15:27:08.822-05:002016-01-30T15:27:08.822-05:00God has used you to bless so many, many lives! I ...God has used you to bless so many, many lives! I really enjoyed your testimony. I have written my own story of how He has provided miraculously here on our land because we had no money (and still don't since the downturn). I tell people: it's not easy, but it does get easier! Shucks, my husband and I have always felt like we are pioneering up here on 'top of the world', as the locals call it. Like you, we will continue to spread the news, He always provides for what is His will!Elizabeth L. Johnsonnoreply@blogger.com