Have you ever been alone at Christmas? Not much fun, was it? What did or can you do about it? Give a listen to our short Journal entry about a lonely old Cowboy named Chip Evan and let's share for a moment.

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:7

"And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them."

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 13:2

"Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it."

Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:35-40

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in... Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Ok. What is a line shack? Who would want to live there? Well it may be you gotta be a Cowboy to know. But a brief definition is a small ustic shelter used by cowboys as a temporary home to stay in for long peioss to watch cattle and maintain fences on the remote boundaries of a large ranch. And you would sure want to share it with a pard. Listen to todays journal entry and let's talk about pardners.

Oh! And the recipe talked about in the story is available on the Old Trail Boss website.

www.TrailBossMinistry.com

Dutch & Slim's Cowboy Candy (Coffee Toffee) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• ⅓ cup strong black coffee (brewed from the camp pot)
• Pinch of salt
• A dab of butter or grease (to oil the pan)

Instructions:

1. Heat Up the Skillet: Set your cast iron skillet on the Ben Franklin stove and let it warm up good and hot.
2. Add Sugar & Coffee: Pour the sugar into the skillet, then add the hot coffee and a pinch of salt. Stir with a wooden spoon or whatever you got.
3. Stir & Watch: Keep stirring so it don't burn. When the mixture starts bubbling and turns a deep golden brown, it's ready. (If you have a cold creek nearby, drop a bit in—if it hardens quick, it's done.)
4. Pour & Cool: Grease a tin plate or a flat surface with a dab of butter. Pour the hot syrup onto it and let it cool for about an hour.
5. Break & Enjoy: Crack it into chunks with your knife handle. Enjoy a sweet taste of Christmas out on the range!

Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 "But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."

Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for? Think about that while we listen to this week's journal entry. Then let's think about that question together. Our scripture reference is

Philippians 4:6. " Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be known to God; And the peace of God which passes all human understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus".

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