Stacking Firewood

Stacking firewood is an art form in some areas of the country. Others just
want to make sure the stack doesn’t fall down. Stacking firewood involves a
lot of walking and carrying. Having help make the job go faster and more
enjoyable.

If you have never stacked wood there is a few things to keep in mind. First
you can get more wood in a smaller place if you place small sticks
in-between the large ones. Keeping the stack from falling down is a skill that
you will want to develop fast. At the end of the row at both ends the logs
should be placed in a manner that will hold the whole stack up. I may stack
them cross hatch or I may angle the logs us to the top so that the bottom is
further out than the top. I may put larger logs on the bottom and smaller logs
near the top. It is better to make the stack two layers deep than to stack it to
high. Sometimes I use a metal fence stake to strengthen a stack. Whatever
method you use it should be able to withstand a cat walking on it. Test it by
putting you hand on the top and see if ‘s wobbly.

Just as a firewood stack needs a good foundation so our spiritual life needs a
foundation. The foundation is a saving knowledge of Jesus. The second step is
to read the Bible pray and go to a Bible believing church. As we mature in
Jesus we will develop a love for Him and want to serve Him because of that
love. Our love for Jesus is a sure foundation.