My Grandma May and Her Chocolate Crumble Cookie Recipe
A Heartwarming Family Tradition during the Holidays Chocolate Crumble cookies … Read More My Grandma May and Her Chocolate Crumble Cookie Recipe
Category: Sacred Days
Small Steps Matter in Motherhood
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Take a moment to read this message of hope and grace and share it with a mom who needs encouragement today. Let’s lift each other up, one prayer at a time.… Read More Small Steps Matter in Motherhood
Finding Faith in Fall: Reflective Practices for Autumn
This unique ambiance of autumn provides the perfect backdrop for reflection and prayer. As the days grow shorter and nights grow colder, we’re naturally drawn to the warmth of our homes, both physically and spiritually. In the quiet moments that fall offers, we can seek a closer communion with God. Just as Jesus often retreated to solitary places to pray, autumn presents us with an opportunity to slow down and find our solitary place, whether it’s a quiet room or a peaceful woodland trail.… Read More Finding Faith in Fall: Reflective Practices for Autumn
Farewell to May…
May is the month I catch up with my sister and nieces, gabbing and frolicking in the water and lazing around poolside while all of our children swim. Bring on the Summer… I am ready!
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Friday Fun Facts
Although not done for religious reasons, our family nearly always eats fish on Friday. In Arkansas, our fish came to us without monetary cost, we simply caught it in the Little Red River. Our freezer always overflowed with the catch of the weekend. Now that we are city-folk in PA, we must buy our fish at the market. Not only do we not have time to fish, the fish in the local rivers are fraught with mercury and toxins. … Read More Friday Fun Facts
Treasure Traditions: Rosh Hashanah
Come join our family for the celebration of the Jewish Holiday, “Rosh Hashanah.” This is a repost written by our 13 year old son about this treasured family tradition.… Read More Treasure Traditions: Rosh Hashanah
Childhood Sanctuary
As my Mother sat near me in her own chair, reading a book, the strength of womanhood was instilled in me for life. … Read More Childhood Sanctuary
Sacred Days
And so, on this day, I celebrate. I praise my God for allowing this child to live inside of me, if only for a little while. I thank Him for giving me the privilege of becoming a Mother. I am so grateful that I was given the ability to carry a baby, to experience those feelings of hope and anticipation that all other expecting mothers know. It was one of the sweetest seasons of my life, truly. I shall never regret those days, nor will I blame or doubt or fear.… Read More Sacred Days
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