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When my sister sends me a video full of excitement about a new business idea, I love riding along. But before she's even finished, my mental checklist is already filling up. This week, drawing from Pastor Isaac's sermon "Be Wise and Salty" on Colossians 4:5-6, I'm reflecting on what it means to let our conversations be full of grace, with salt sprinkled in rather than poured over everything. And yes, I recorded this one while getting over the flu, so my voice sounds a little different this week.
Blog Post: https://blackhillscowboychurch.snappages.site/blog/2026/10/27/before-i-do-the-math
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28 Oct 2026
Be Wise and Salty
How do you disagree with someone without damaging the relationship? In Colossians 4: 5-6, Paul gives Christians a powerful guide for difficult conversations: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.”
But what does it mean to speak with grace and truth, especially when we disagree with someone’s beliefs, opinions, or worldview?
In this message, we explore how biblical wisdom can transform the way we communicate. Grace doesn't mean avoiding the truth or pretending our differences don't matter. It means leading with mercy, compassion, and genuine care rather than rushing to prove a point or win an argument.
Paul's picture of words seasoned with salt reminds us that truth still matters. But the balance matters, too. Grace should shape our conversations, while truth adds the substance that makes them meaningful.
Whether you're navigating family disagreements, difficult conversations at work, or conversations with people who see the world differently, this passage challenges you to consider a simple question: **Do you lead with grace, or do you lead with salt?**
Discover how to put Colossians 4: 5-6 into practice and let your words reflect the character of Christ, even when you disagree.
**Scripture:** Colossians 4: 5–6
**Black Hills Cowboy Church | Beulah, Wyoming**
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21 Oct 2026
Beyond the Prayer List
I set out on a walk across the ranch hoping to let my prayers wander. Somehow, they went in a straight line.
This week on Conversations in the Barn, I reflect on Pastor Isaac’s sermon on Colossians 4:2-4 and what it means to be devoted to prayer. We look at Paul’s surprising request from a prison cell and consider how time spent with God can help us look beyond our prayer lists, notice the doors he opens, and recognize opportunities to be part of what he’s doing.
Scripture: Colossians 4: 2-4
Read the Blog: https://blackhillscowboychurch.snappages.site/blog/2026/10/20/beyond-the-prayer-list
About the Author: Rachel Mahoney
Rachel met her husband, Vic, while they were both in college. They live on Vic’s family ranch in the Black Hills of Wyoming with their two daughters.
As Communications and Technology Director at Black Hills Cowboy Church, Rachel helps tell the church’s story through its website, social media, and media production. She also creates Conversations in the Barn, a midweek blog and podcast that connects Sunday’s teaching with life beyond the church walls.
Rachel finds it hard not to notice God in the beauty of the Black Hills. Long walks through the hills and across the ranch are some of her favorite ways to take in the wonder of his creation and draw closer to him. She also enjoys slow evenings with friends and making memories with her family.
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