Here’s a fresh alternative for Easter or Passover dinner, succulent salmon on a bed of gingered carrots. Ingredients: 4 Tbsps. olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 – 16 oz. bags of fresh baby carrots 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 lbs. fresh Salmon fillets Salt …
Women at the Well
“Everyone who drinks from this water will be thirsty again.” John 4:13 –14 This statement could be made over the wells of life in many areas. Over the well of success: Everyone who drinks from this water will be thirsty again. Over the well of …
Because of Easter
“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” (John 5:24) A few years ago, shortly before Easter, I took my daughters to …
Spring Lime Pie
When I ask my children what they would like for dessert, nine times out of ten the request is for lime pie. Give this yummy recipe a try if you are looking for a perfect make-ahead dessert for Easter. Best of all, it’s just four ingredients, …
Achieving God’s Purpose
Many people avoid reading certain books of the Bible because they don’t expect to get much out of it. Most of us would rather read a Gospel or an Epistle than Leviticus. I think the main reason for this is how we view our Bible …
The Irony of It All
“Irony.” The dictionary defines it as the “incongruity between what might be expected and what actually occurs.” Life and literature abound with it. Consider several examples: *“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…it was the season of Light, it was …
He Has Risen! Rolls
These are easy, fun, and very tasty. Ingredients: 1/2 stick of butter (melted) 1 can of large refrigerated biscuits Large marshmallows (8 of them) A bowl of cinnamon and sugar mix Preheat over to 350 degrees. Take the white marshmallow. Jesus was pure and sinless …
Nothing but the Blood
We’ve been letting the kids pick our songs for family devotions this week. Six-year-old Colin loves “What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” Little C frequently chooses “There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel’s veins. And sinners …
Breathe In, Breathe Out
During lambing season, my husband Will helped with “pulling” a lamb. At last he freed a near-lifeless lamb and began sticking straw up its nose. The lamb snorted with disgust and irritation but would not breathe on its own. Will then picked it up and …
Eggstra Special Easter Party
Theme: Jesus makes Easter eggstra special–a party for elementary-age children. Invitations: If you are planning to hand-deliver them, consider putting your invitation inside a plastic Easter egg. If you are planning to mail your invitations, use Easter eggs made from construction paper and decorated by children. …