The Lenten season has always meant a 40-day period of sacrifice or giving up something to identify with Christ and his suffering. Whether Catholic, Episcopalian, Lutheran, Reformed, Baptist, or nondenominational, we can all benefit from the season of reflection as we approach … Read More
Delectable Green Beans & Bacon
Are you looking for that perfect side dish to accompany your Easter dinner? Do you adore bacon? I have the perfect dish for you! My kids, hubby, and I are all huge fans of bacon. When added to just about any dish, … Read More
Delicious Lasagna
There are many ways to show our husbands that we love them. They each feel loved and appreciated differently. Pray this week for God to open your eyes to a specific way to honor your man. When I want to show … Read More
Easy Granola Bars
For me, in this crazy, busy season of life with my littles, showing love to my children comes down to 1 Corinthians 13:4. Love. Is. Patient. There it is, sweet and simple. God exhorts us to be patient. This verse really speaks … Read More
Delicious and Nutricious Holiday Green Smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups spinach (I freeze mine. Not only does it stay fresh much longer, but it takes the place of ice in the smoothie) 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 banana 1 portion of a powdered … Read More
Cinnamon Overnight Bread Pudding With Cream Cheese Syrup
Christmas morning is such a joyous time of gift gifting, paper ripping, and squeals from pleased children. At our house, all five kids know to wait until mom and dad have a cup of coffee before anyone can open gifts. I have … Read More
Shredded Chicken Tacos & Layered Taco Casserole
As a homeschooling mama of five, life can be hectic and busy. I must be very intentional about spending time with God and His Word in order to hear from Him. When our schedule gets too overwhelming, I must simplify life as … Read More
Overnight Oatmeal
When we seek to abide in Christ and obey His teaching, we find that God is faithful to guide us in every area of our lives. Jesus says in John 14:26 that “the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send … Read More
Kettle Corn
The Word of God is sweet and soothing to the soul, filling you up and comforting you. I love having my quiet time in the morning when I first wake up, hopefully before my five kiddos wake. I love to hear from … Read More
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Dearest Mama, we are embarking on a busy season of serving <sigh>. I particularly love this time of year and all the entertaining that goes along with the upcoming holidays; however, I know that not everyone has the same feelings about serving … Read More