We know there is a fragrant aroma to goodness. And, we know from scripture, our goodness is a reflection of the love of God. The Holy Spirit fruit of goodness is like a lighthouse shining strong in a dark world. “You are the light of …
Opening Our Hearts to Goodness
Whatever we have need of in our lives, including any of the fruits of the Spirit, can be asked for in prayer. Ask the Lord for His pruning and cultivating hand on your heart today by simply praying for goodness. Reading God’s Story Schedule today, …
How to Can Homemade Salsa
Now that you’ve learned the simplicity of canning both sweet and dill pickles, let’s move on to salsa! Yes, you can learn how to can homemade salsa to enjoy all fall and winter long. Using picked-from-the-vine tomatoes along with other fresh ingredients your salsa will …
No Substitute for Everyday Goodness
“Christianity is not a voice in the wilderness, but a life in the world. It is not an idea in the air but feet on the ground going God’s way. It is not an exotic to be kept under glass, but a hardy plant to …
Understanding Prayer
Reading God’s Story Schedule today, 8/23/13: Jeremiah 45-48. 8/24/13: Jeremiah 40-50. 8/25/13: Jeremiah 51. Join hosts Page and Cindy on Facebook where we are discussing today’s reading. Everyone is invited to join by clicking the ‘Join Group’ button. We have 600+ women reading the …
How to Can Homemade Dill Pickles
There’s nothing like biting into a tart crispy dill pickle. Dill pickles start out as just plain ‘ole cucumbers and with some simply ingredients are transformed into a delicious treat. Learning how to can homemade dill pickles is doable. Don’t let the word “canning” throw …
The Fragrant Aroma of Goodness
Perhaps you’ve heard someone say, “She’s such a good person.” Often this compliment is based on the person’s humanitarian actions. But that definition of goodness represents a worldly viewpoint. It doesn’t reflect biblical truth. The truth is, apart from Christ, we have no goodness. Isaiah …
Finding Good in Others
You only turn 50 once, correct? For that special birthday, I wanted it to be just right. I don’t ask much out of life, really. All I wanted for my birthday was to see the sun rise above the Atlantic Ocean and set over the …
How to Can Homemade Sweet Pickles
If you’ve ever wondered how to ‘can’ homemade sweet pickles, let me show you how today. Sweet pickles are easy to make: five ingredients and taking only three days start to finish. Great in relish, chicken or tuna salad, sweet pickles are marvelous on the …
Strawberry-Peach Popsicles
Summer offers its fair share of temptations in the dessert department–ooey gooey s’mores? I’ll take three. Decadent ice cream? Count me in. Sugary, delicious fruit cobbler a la mode? I’m there! But sometimes, all you need for a delicious, refreshing summer dessert are healthy ingredients! …