I thought I might have to turn back. On our family trip to Montana, I was overcome with exhaustion walking up the four-mile hike that traverses the mountain up to the summit of our favorite ridge top. We’ve been climbing this trail for over twenty years and it’s one of the adventures I look most ... [keep reading]
This Fourth of July, let freedom ring with this stars and stripes chocolate cheesecake recipe
This patriotic dessert is adapted from Grandma’s version of a dessert she called Robert Redford. It has anutty butter-filled crust and layers of chocolate cheesecake. We add the fruit toppings for a holiday celebration to remember. Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours, 50 ... [keep reading]
Emergency-proof your pantry with these food storage basics
For years I’ve made a practice of having the ability to feed my family and friends for many months if the need arises. I’m not suggesting that you must do the same, but I will say that a bit of advance preparation can make such a difference in how you face an emergency. The peace of mind in knowing ... [keep reading]
Using the ordinary to make the Bible extraordinary for our kids
When it comes to getting our children’s attention, the Bible has a lot of competition these days. You’ll remember that in Jesus’ well-known parable of the sower, some of the seed “fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants” (Matthew 13:7). The weeds overwhelmed and suffocated the good ... [keep reading]
What the sea teaches us about navigating life’s unknowns
“Here be dragons” appeared on a globe in the sixteenth century when no explanation could be given of what lies beyond the edge of the known ocean. Sailors and explorers were the astronauts of their time, venturing to faraway places and bringing back tales of what they had ... [keep reading]
3 ways Fred Rogers’ life shows us to glorify God in our work
I (Jordan) don’t think I’ve ever heard of a more Jesus-like person than Fred Rogers. He was as one biographer put it, “Mother Teresa in a cardigan.”73 But if Rogers were here today, I’m confident he would remind us of two things. First, Jesus—not Fred—is the hero of this story. ... [keep reading]
4 tips for easy meals to soothe a grieving friend
After my husband Rob died unexpectedly, our church created a meal chain to support our family through the first month of loss. On the regular, friends from our congregation arrived with dinners prepared for my four kids and me, taking into account our dietary needs and culinary tastes. We’d never ... [keep reading]
Discipling your child in faith: 2 tasks every parent needs to know
Humble parents know this: God does not need you. He may choose to work through you, but he also might work in spite of you. This posture is the antidote for the feeling of not feeling qualified. Of course you are not qualified! There was never any qualification process to begin ... [keep reading]
Surprise Mom with homemade edible love letters this Mother’s Day
We treasure our mommas at the Grace-Filled Homestead. Whether we call you Nannie, Meema, or just plain Mom, you deserve an extra special treat on Mother’s Day. Occasionally you can find true charcuterie letters or numbers already cut out at your local craft stores, but no worries if ... [keep reading]
Fighting a cold or ailment? Try these 5 timeless remedies
I bet when you came down with the sniffles or common ailments as a child, your mother or grandmother had a bunch of different remedies she’d recommend. Some of them are plain odd and really have no place except for the fondness of telling the tale. But the following old-time remedies do have a place ... [keep reading]
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