Holidays

Pentecost

by Jan Lutz June 2, 2011
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Jesus’ followers gathered together With one accord Sound from heaven of mighty rushing wind Filling the whole house Divided tongues like fire Setting them apart Filling them all with the Holy Spirit Speaking in other tongues Everyone from far and near Hears in mother tongue Some are amazed Some perplexed Others mock them as drunk [...]

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Stake in the Ground

by Philippa Smyth May 1, 2011

This is the heart of the Christian message. God became a human. He was born in an ordinary stable to ordinary parents. But his was an extraordinary purpose. He came to take us to Heaven. His death was a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus was our substitute. He paid for our sins so we wouldn’t [...]

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole

by Leah Robbins March 12, 2011
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Here is a chicken recipe with a little green in it to keep me from getting pinched this month! This is my mom’s recipe and it’s the only chicken recipe that I’ve ever had that is rich and creamy enough to resemble dessert. 4 whole chicken breasts 2 teaspoons salt (divided) 16 ounces cream cheese [...]

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Grandma’s Resolution

by Karen Robbins January 5, 2011
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There is an expectation that once you have an empty nest and near retirement that life will slow down and there will be all the time in the world to do the things you’ve wanted to do. Actually it appears to be the reverse. Time seems to speed up and days seem to have fewer [...]

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Christmas Poems

by Jan Lutz December 9, 2010
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Advent Candles May Advent candles Light the way To Bethlehem’s manger Where the Christ Child lay. As we celebrate His birth— The One who came To bring PEACE ON EARTH.   What Is Your Name? What is Your name, little Child in the manger, Come to earth as one of us? What is Your name, [...]

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Christmas Gifts for Gardeners

by Terra Hangen December 4, 2010
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Gardeners are often easy to shop for since there are many Christmas gifts your gardener will love. Oilcloth Tool Organizer I found a brightly decorated floral oilcloth garden tool organizer that wraps around a five gallon bucket (you supply the bucket). The cheery and easy to clean organizer has 24 pockets for tools, seeds and [...]

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Gift Return

by Christine Prueher December 3, 2010
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Mrs. Iverson knew how to work a room. Whenever the class became unruly, she would summon us into a circle and pound out Farmer in the Dell on the piano. In a warbling voice, with feet barely touching the pedals on the piano, she would belt out the song to the best of her ability. [...]

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Expecting

by Mary C. Catterton December 3, 2010
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Which one is it? Anxiously I inspected each present that had a gift tag bearing my name, considering the size and weight, shaking and listening for clues. It can’t be any of these. My heart sank. My parents were masters at the art of surprise, especially at Christmas. I had carefully investigated every gaily-wrapped box, [...]

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Eggnog Pumpkin Pie & Sugared Cranberries

by Leah Robbins November 15, 2010
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One of the best parts of being an adult is realizing all those foods you wouldn’t try as a kid actually taste good! For me, that was pumpkin pie. Try this easy recipe to mix things up a little on the dessert table: Eggnog Pumpkin Pie 1 can (15 oz.) solid pack pumpkin 1-1/4 cups [...]

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Holiday Dressing

by Jill Swanson November 11, 2010

Dear Jill: It’s that festive time of the year again, and just the thought of it makes me start stressing about the dressing—and I’m not talking turkey here. I want to look nice without spending a fortune, can you help? Dear Festive, Here’s a fresh, inexpensive approach to holiday style: I call it the magic [...]

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Thanksgiving Delivered

by Kristine McGuire November 7, 2010
Escaping the Cauldron

As the leaves turn orange, red, or gold and November sweeps away the memory of costumes, candy, and smiling pumpkins, our thoughts turn to giving thanks to God for His provision and mercy. Thanksgiving was always a special time for me. Family traditions created an atmosphere of bountiful celebration. Family and friends gathered to share [...]

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