Porch-side reflections from Wheat Brothers Farms
Howdy, friend! Pull up a rocker, wrap your hands around a steaming mug, and breathe in that first hint of sunrise. Out here on our 115-year-old farmhouse porch, the day begins long before the rooster crows and well before the horse-box coffee bar starts clinking espresso shots for the ranch crew.
Today I found myself studying the weather-worn gate that guards our north pasture. Its hinge groans like a hymn’s final “Amen,” yet it’s never failed to keep cattle where they belong. That humble gate reminds me a lot of my walk with Jesus—steady, unspectacular, but absolutely essential.
A Gatekeeper’s Lesson
On the ranch, a strong gate does three quiet things:
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Marks safe boundaries. Our herd flourishes because the fence line is clear.
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Invites honest work. Every latch click means chores completed, cattle counted, and stewardship honored.
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Stands firm in storms. High desert winds can rattle the posts, yet that gate stays put—just like the Savior who holds us fast.
Psalm 18:2 calls the Lord our rock, fortress, and deliverer. Whether you’re chasing toddlers, calving heifers, or chasing deadlines, that promise still stands. He’s the Gatekeeper who guards our wandering hearts while letting grace roam free.
Biscuits, Business & Building a Legacy
My granny used to say you can taste love in a biscuit. Mama proved it—flour-dusted counters, sunrise biscuits stacked high, and the family gathered ’round. That same spirit kneaded its way into Wheat Brothers Farms back in 2013, and later into LH Coffee Bar & Saloon.
We started those ventures the old-fashioned way—scratch recipes, borrowed tools, and prayers whispered over every penny. Now our boys run their own 1910 Farmhouse Lemonade stand out by the barn. Teaching them to steward a business is an act of faith and heritage: little hands serving big dreams, one cup at a time.
Sunrise & Stewardship Blend
Speaking of sunrises, our Sunrise Breakfast Blend was roasted with mornings like this in mind. Smooth, slightly sweet, and bold enough to fuel fence checks before first light, it’s the same brew that warms our thermoses during chores and devotionals alike.
☕️ Ready to taste the dawn? Order a bag of Sunrise Breakfast Blend today and enjoy free shipping on every order—our way of saying thanks for standing with small, faith-rooted businesses. Visit our shop to stock up, sip slow, and savor the strength that only good coffee and a gracious God can deliver.
Before You Go
May today find you trusting the Gatekeeper, honoring your own heritage—whether that’s a well-loved biscuit recipe or a dream you’re building from the dirt up—and sharing a sunrise brew with the ones you love most. We’ll be right here on the porch, praying over cattle, coffee, and the next generation learning this blessed trade.
Until next Friday’s “Lil’ Porch Visit,” keep your gates strong, your coffee hot, and your heart ever open to the quiet strength of Christ.
With gratitude from our porch to yours,
Cheyla & the Wheat Brothers Farms crew 🤎🐄☕
