A Harvest of Thanksgiving

Our cat, Shiloh, relaxing in the middle of my dining room sidebar. She will need to find a new napping place tomorrow.

A Harvest of Thanksgiving

Be present at our table, Lord;
Be here and everywhere adored.
These mercies bless, and grant that we
May feast in fellowship with thee.
- A Table Grace
Steamy hot dishes, traditional and new recipes, laughter, [...]

One Week to Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Ideas and Links for Christian Educators

Click for the Thanksgiving Preparation Countdown Check List
What a great time of year to teach! Take a walk with a leaf identification guide, visit an apple orchard (we provide the lesson plan!).
Go on a Nature Walk: Take the Leaf Identification Guide and see how many leaves you can identify. [...]

Sweet Fruit of Intimacy with God

Fruit of the Spirit Friday

Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest…
I delight to sit in his shade,
and his fruit is sweet to my taste. (So 2:3).
Solomon compares love to a surprise apple tree in the forest being a delightful sweet treat. He speaks of sitting in the shade as a metaphor for [...]

Thanksgiving: A Time To Remember

Reading this book and listening to the audio book each year is a super family tradition! Perfect for long car rides or family reading time.
Thanksgiving: A Time To Remember
Thanksgiving is both distinctly Christian and exclusively American—a holiday for celebrating faith, family, and freedom. But all too often the true purpose of this special day is [...]

Sharing Spiritual Sunday Links

The Super Simple Spiritual Sunday Meme is simply a list of encouraging links I have enjoyed this week.

Waiting on You Lord by Jaque Dixon @Walking Therein
Wrinkle in Time by Baxter Kruger @Baxter’s Ongoing Thoughts (Get free ebooks and audio by Baxter @Perichoresis )
Acknowledge Sin, Gain Freedom by Esthermay Bentley-Goossen @Heart of a Pastor’s Wife
Getting [...]

After the Election Encouragement

History was made last night. I’m proud to be a part of a country that elected an African-American as President. (Even if I don’t care for this man’s character or policies). We have come a long way and we have further to go.
I browsed several blogs this morning and found several encouraging  perspectives on the [...]

“Dear Mr. Obama” Video and My Hubby

Freedom Has a Price
The powerful 2-minute video below, titled ‘Dear Mr. Obama,’ has been viewed more than 11 million times on YouTube. It is especially moving to our family.  I cried.
My husband has something in common with this solider. (If you can’t see the video below it may be your Internet settings.  You can view [...]