“I am the Gate.” One cold evening in March, some of our sheep got out of the safety of their paddock and were left stranded outside the barn, away from food, water, and the rest of the flock. My ten-year-old daughter and I tromped through …
Party plans, menus, ideas, and more to celebrate all the special holidays & occasions in our life.
Holidays & Occasions
The Lion and the Lamb
Has your March weather been “in like a lion and out like a lamb?” Or the reverse? Sometimes when our spring lambing begins early, our lambs are freezing in lion-like wind and weather. On our farm, lambing and Easter usually coincide and provide a visual for …
Where Jesus Bought the Church
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and …
St. Patty and the Snakes
St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday celebrated by lovers of the “old country.” I observe it in deference to a great-grandfather who was a policeman in Dublin before immigrating to America and his daughter, my paternal grandmother, who used to rock me while she …
Shamrock Potato Prints
St. Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be complete without some shamrocks (or potatoes for that matter). Supplies: potato small heart cookie cutter knife green paint paper for stamping Cut about 1/4 off the length of the potato. Then insert the heart cookie cutter as deep as it …
Valentine’s Party Newlywed Game
After dinner, hand each guest a pen and a copy of this Newlywed Game quiz. Each person will fill out the quiz privately, without consulting with his or her spouse. Everyone answers each question in the Turnabout and History sections. Husbands answer truthfully for their questions, and …
Hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Party
Everyone tends to think of romantic dinners for two when it comes to Valentine’s Day. But getting together with a group of couples can also be a wonderful way to enjoy the holiday. Here are some simple tips for hosting a Valentine’s Dinner Party! Make …
Countdown to Valentine’s Day Wreath
Before we know it February will arrive with all its red, pink, and purple sparkles. In our corner of the world Valentine’s Day is a family affair. The best husband on the planet gets up in the wee hours of the morning to decorate the …
A Lullaby Just for Me
I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Psalm 4:8 In 1985, the Christmas season found me in search of a treasure—a peaceful night’s sleep. A good night’s rest had evaded me ever since I …
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! Beginning today, we are observing Christmas with a week unplugged from blogging, Twitter, and Facebook–and we encourage you to do the same. Let’s all take the time to relax and enjoy our loved ones and plan to meet back on Monday, December 27th. …