Upon this rock, I sit. Lacking much glamour and comfort, I must admit. Listening to tranquil sounds of nature with delight. Elegant is the far extreme yet what a beautiful …
For Such a Time as This
Going through old cookbooks from places like Germany or the British Isles, you can clearly see differences in their recipes than countries of, for example, Italy, Spain, or Greece. Though …
Is There Not a Cause?
Is there not a cause? Should our faith not spill over into every area of our life? Is health care exempt? I am asking these questions, not as a sinless …
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The Contentment of a Homemaker
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we …
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A Firm Foundation
The Christmas season is upon us. Fall may be my favorite season but Christmas is my favorite holiday. For my family Christmas has always been a month long of traditions …
I Am Thy Refuge, pt.3
Because He hath set His love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.Psalm 91:14Next, in order to dwell …
I Am Thy Refuge, pt.2
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress; my God; in him will I trust.Psalm 91:2Verse 2 begins with the words: “I will say” which …
Book Review: The Five Pieces of Salvation by Doug Hammett
Last year Evangelist Douglas Hammett published a book titled The Five Pieces of Salvation: Responding to the Gospel God’s Way. He is adept at marketing, and thus I found myself …
I Am Thy Refuge, pt.1
Imagine being lost at sea, in a perilous storm. You feel alone, uncertain of everything, and thrashed about by wind and waves in every direction. The navigation system and all …
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How Lazy Can You Be?
Let’s be frank, at heart, we all are naturally lazy. I’m pretty sure my body was designed to eat nachos on my couch watching HGTV…so let’s talk about the least …
Pumpkins and Spice
Finally! Fall has arrived! In a bevy of excitement and anticipation for a fabulous fall day I rummage through my closet and pull out my cable knit sweater and boots …
Women of the Word by Amy Edwards
Women of the Word by Amy Edwards was recommended by a friend who had been blessed by her writing. Upon hearing my friend’s positive review on the third volume, I …
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Rats, Spears, & Poodles
‘What is God doing?’ we wondered, after our evening dramatically morphed from a relaxing pedicure into a setting of overhearing an interesting spiritual conversation between 3 strangers who shared their …
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We Have an Advocate
“…we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”1 John 2:1Spiritually, we have an advocate. Jesus speaks for us, pleads for us, defends and helps us. So what …
The Impact of a Homemaker
“She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.”Proverbs 31:27It was late at night. Darkness surrounded us out on that country road. We …
Abundant Grace
Abundant…what does it mean? According to Webster’s Dictionary it means present in great quantity; more than adequate, well supplied, abounding, richly supplied. This time of year, Zucchini begins to appear …
Book Recommendation: Breaking the Worry Habit Forever by Elizabeth George
My husband and I had a good laugh when I pulled out this book. “Finally!” he said, both of us chuckling, knowing my habitual battle with anxious thoughts. “Don’t worry, …
The Father of Mercies
Mercy is defined as compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. Some synonyms include leniency, clemency, compassion, grace, pity, charity, forgiveness, …
“Science” 101
A theory by definition is a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or …