Different Kinds of Wealth
Recently, one simple conversation reminded me just how rich a simple life can be.
Dean and I are hosting a young married couple this month, and one of the first things the wife did when she arrived at Prominence Homestead was head straight to one of the two swings hanging from the old oak trees in our front yard.
As she began to swing—carefree and smiling—I told her about another guest who once set her phone on the ground, slipped into a flowing dress, and recorded herself swinging under those same trees.
Kate’s face lit up. “Oh, I’ve got to do that!”
Later, our conversation turned to life, money, and marriage. I shared how Dean and I never had much financially, but we always tried to be good stewards of what we had. Early in our marriage, we followed Larry Burkett’s wisdom, and for the past several years, Dave Ramsey’s.
We’ve never been wealthy by the world’s standards, but we’ve lived within our means and are grateful to be debt-free—aside from one lingering hospital bill.
That’s when this 19-year-old spoke words that touched my heart:
“There are different kinds of wealth,” she said softly. “And I’d say you are wealthy.”
I paused, letting that truth sink in. She was right.
There are different kinds of wealth—peace, gratitude, contentment, love, and faithfulness. The kind of wealth that money could never buy.
Kate told me she booked our place because she dreams of homesteading one day. She wants to garden, raise chickens, live simply, and nurture a family in the country. What a beautiful longing.
Our conversation reminded me that God measures abundance differently than the world does. His blessings are often found in a quiet, faithful life—shared meals, laughter under the oak trees, the joy of honest work, and the peace of knowing He always provides.
After 35 years of marriage, Dean and I have learned that true wealth isn’t found in what we own, but in how we live and share our lives—ministering to others along the way.
At 62, I can honestly say it’s the journey, those teachable moments, and not the destination, that matters most.
“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.”
— Proverbs 15:16
Come Swing for a While
If you ever find yourself in the Ozarks, come take a turn on our oak tree swings. Feel the breeze, listen to the birds, and let your heart rest in the simple joy of being present. You might just rediscover your own kind of wealth. The kind that can’t be measured, only felt.
With gratitude,
Angela Grace
Prominence Homestead of the Ozarks (PHOTO)