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 minutes Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup butter, softened and divided 1 cup chopped pecans 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 16 oz. whipped cream (homemade or thawed ... [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 your family will emerge from the storm unscathed can’t be beat. Gardening Don’t forget the benefits of gardening as part of your food storage plan. Some locations are warm enough to grow ... [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 seed. Likewise, our children are surrounded by endless distractions and messages that make it a challenge to plant the good seed of God’s truth in their hearts—and to nurture that seed so it takes ... [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 found. One of those explorers stopped in the Canary Islands off the coast of West Africa for supplies before venturing across the Atlantic Ocean. A small, unassuming chapel in Las Palmas, on one ... [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. Second, the same Holy Spirit that empowered Rogers’s extraordinary life now lives in you and me. So, we modern mere Christians can glorify God through our work in much the same way as Rogers ... [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 been a family of picky eaters, but we quickly found that grief did something to our appetites. Sometimes, dinner time rolled around and nobody was hungry. Other times, a food brought back painful ... [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 with. The fact that God does not need you but invites you into the process of discipleship is not him keeping you at arm’s length. Instead, it’s God’s loving protection for you. Your ... [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 you can’t. Grab your crafting knife, cut around the top of the cardboard letter edges, and remove any support pieces inside to give you plenty of space to pamper the special lady in your ... [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 in our home. 1. Chicken soup is good for a cold. Grandma knew her stuff on this one. Chicken soup is good for a cold, and there’s science to prove it, even though we homesteaders knew it ... [keep reading]
Mom, when others make you feel small, read this
The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.Matthew 20:28 I arrived early for my spa appointment, trying to play it cool and hide my excitement. An afternoon in a robe and slippers, shuffling between the sauna, a massage appointment, and the container of chocolate-covered almonds, was exactly what I’d hoped for in a day of ultimate relaxation. When the spa technician greeted me and began to show me around, I took mental notes of each little ... [keep reading]
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