This week at the Farmer’s Market…. I’m excited about what’s happening in Monticello. I really think that people are awakening to a more nourishing way of life. The 3 year old Farmer’s Market in town is becoming proof. This week, I’ve been getting a few things ready to take to market. I will have some…
DEVO: Unhand That Spoon…
Proverbs has 31 chapters, and it is know as the book of wisdom. There’s one chapter of wisdom for every day of the month! As I was sitting in my comfy chair reading Proverbs 26 this morning, verse 17 stuck out to me so much. It was almost like a ton of bricks just fell in my lap!
Weekly Devo: Take No Offense
Take No Offense… I’ve heard it said, “Holding a grudge doesn’t make us strong; it makes us bitter. Forgiving doesn’t make us weak; it sets us free.” Isn’t that the truth! Every single day, we are given multiple opportunities to be offended by others. Someone cuts us off in traffic – now we’re offended. Our…
Weekly Devo: When did rest become a four letter word?
When Did Rest Become a Four Letter Word? Matthew 11:28-30 in the Message Bible says, “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do…
So I Made Cheese Jello, & You Should Too!
Ok, so that’s probably not the most appealing title for a blog post! However, if you will just hang with me, I’m going to show you how to make a homemade version of the cheese-like block that we’ve all bought to make our rotel dips, chicken spaghetti, and casseroles so ooooey and goooooey! Why would…
Weekly Devo: Get your buts out of the way
Get Your Buts Out of the Way Our buts get us in so much trouble. I know there have been many times in my life that I felt like God would have me do something, and I would say, “But God…” God isn’t looking for our excuses; He’s looking for our excellence. My dad, Larry…
Weekly Devo: It’s like waiting on pancakes
I was asked to write a weekly devotional for the local newspaper for the month of September. I wanted to share them with you as well, so here we go…. It’s Like Waiting on Pancakes… I was cooking breakfast for dinner earlier this week. I was craving pancakes. As soon as the pan heated, I…
Adventures in Canning: MARINARA
Adventures in Canning: MARINARA This is the first year I’ve canned marinara. To be honest, I didn’t really know how to make it from scratch. I always just grabbed a packet of spice mix, tomato paste, and a jar or two of pre-made sauce. This year, we’ve had SO many tomatoes. Like the old woman…
Shalom
I was just thinking today about the word peace. We know that in the Bible it refers to Shalom which means: completeness, soundness, welfare, peace completeness (in number) safety, soundness (in body) welfare, health, prosperity peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment peace, friendship of human relationships with God especially in covenant relationship Matthew 5:9 in the Amp…
If my People…
I truly believe that at this time in history, the USA is set for another “Awakening.” We are on the edge of a new chapter in history. We are a nation in need of healing. 2 Chronicles 7:14 in the Amplified Bible says, “If My people, who are called by My name, shall humble themselves, pray,…
My Handcrafted Life 