I recently had a conversation with a dear friend about family coming to visit for Christmas and the prep work that goes into the whole process. She told me about the many things that were getting scrubbed, polished and organized. I hung up the phone …
Simple Fudge
Fudge is so easy to make, and you can easily serve a variety of flavors. Supplies: 1 package of chocolate chips (any flavor) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 3 TBSP butter 1 tsp vanilla Melt chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave. …
The God Who Meets Needs
What has the Lord done in your life this week? This year? For me it has been seeing God move mightily in the life of a single mom. My friend is one of my heroes. She has raised two teenagers who love the Lord with …
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a family favorite and so easy to make! You’ll need: 1 package white chocolate 1 package candy canes Waxed paper Directions: Melt the white chocolate slowly in a double boiler or in the microwave, taking care not to scorch it. Grind candy …
Caramel Apple Salad
I am on the Women’s Ministry team at my church. Every year we have an annual potluck that is just for women. It is a time for women to come, eat, fellowship and learn. There are always several different cooking demonstrations. Occasionally, they have ladies …
Ann
Hello from Virginia! My name is Ann Marie Stewart and I have two middle school-aged daughters and a husband who is an engineer and shepherds a flock of sheep on our 11 acres. I love musicals, volleyball, waterskiing, and playing games with my family. Originally …
Thanksgiving Sites to Visit
Adorable Thanksgiving crafts from Parents Magazine. There’s 15 adorable crafts including a pumpkin pie thankfulness spinner, 3-D Turkey bag, pumpkin photo holder and my favorite–a sticky note door hanger. Free Printables… Thanksgiving coloring sheets and craft ideas for preschool/elementary age. Great to keep some coloring …
My Ebenezer
I was sifting through mountains of photo files, looking for a few photographs that I needed. With every file I opened, I kept repeating the same thing. “Oh, I remember that!” or “Oh, I had forgotten that!” In the middle of the reminiscing, this is …
Cheryl’s Thanksgiving Apple Cider
Treat your Thanksgiving guests to a warm welcome with this festive cider. This healthy cider is different and refreshing with real dissolved apple pieces. It’s also a warm and easy way to welcome your guests as they arrive to Thanksgiving dinner. Cheryl’s Thanksgiving Apple Cider …
Blessing in the Mundane
“Come near to the Lord, and He will come near to you.” (James 4:8). Some days no matter how hard I try, I can’t escape the cloud of dissatisfaction that wants to keep me down; thinking only of what I don’t have. While this is …