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]
Why Easter is worth rejoicing: 4 key reasons
The tomb is empty! We worship and serve a living Savior! As we celebrate that good news this Easter season, it’s important to remind ourselves what that empty tomb really means. What are the implications for us that Jesus indeed has risen from the dead? The Bible describes several, including: 1. Because He has conquered sin and death, those who believe in Him will also live. Jesus said to [Martha], “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though ... [keep reading]
4 ways to refresh your home and find contentment
Do you struggle to find contentment in your home? I’ll be honest—sometimes it feels like everyone else is renovating or building their dream homes except for me. One quick scroll through social media, and suddenly, it feels like you’re the only one missing out. It’s easy to get caught up in watching home renovations—who doesn’t love a good before-and-after? But if we aren’t careful, what starts as inspiration can quickly turn into comparison. And that, my friend, can become a breeding ground for ... [keep reading]
Hallelujah: A word of power in the hardest seasons
“What's been life-giving for you in this season?” My mind went blank. I wanted to give an upbeat, encouraging answer, but my brain kept glitching, snagging on the bone-weary exhaustion that characterized my day-to-day. Could I describe anything as life-giving right now? There are times when the abundance of your life—your family, home, work, community, etc.—feels like the extravagant blessing that it is. But there are other seasons when it feels like too much. Like ... [keep reading]
It’s okay to not be okay, and here’s why
You know that feeling when a friend calls to let you know she is in the neighborhood and asks to drop by? Of course you say yes, but up until that very last second when the doorbell rings, you’re shoving all the clutter into the hall closet, hoping she won’t notice the random socks sticking out from under the door. I’m fine. Everything’s fine. See how fine everything appears? I’m an expert at this. I get this whole gloss-over gumption from my grandma. When my uncle, her firstborn, was ... [keep reading]
5 ways to set your mind on God
This excerpt is taken from God's Girl by Wynter Pitts, a devotional aimed at showing tween girls aged 8 to 12 how God's love for them changes everything. Today's devotion explores why our thoughts matter, and gives five tips for how to set them on things above. Share this with your daughter today. *** When I was a little girl, we went to church often. We went on Sunday mornings and came back for a second service on Sunday afternoons. We also went to Bible Study on Wednesday evenings, and ... [keep reading]
Why every gardener needs a flower garden planner
The thrill of spring planting, the vibrant colors of summer blooms, the satisfying harvest of fall—gardening is a journey of joy, learning, and connection with nature. But amidst the excitement, it's easy to lose track of details. What was the name of that stunning dahlia you planted last year? When did those cosmos seedlings finally sprout? And how did those tomatoes fare in that new raised bed? Enter the flower garden planner, your essential tool for organized and successful gardening. More ... [keep reading]
What does remembering your identity in Christ really mean?
Live long enough, and you’ll find yourself a label. Some have been placed there by others (names we were called as children, rumors spread about us in high school, praises we’ve received), and some we’ve placed on ourselves (sin patterns we fall into, mantras we repeat in our heads, ideas about who we think we should be). We naturally link ourselves to labels, and those labels have power. This happens in motherhood too. Instead of viewing ourselves as God does, we tend to latch on to words ... [keep reading]
10 tips for successful home canning from The Canning Diva®
Home canning is a labor of love. Each of us puts a great deal of time into planning, preparing, and processing our canning recipes. One way to lessen the load is to have friends or family join you in the fun. As the old saying goes: many hands make light work. Working together will greatly lessen the time it takes to prep ingredients, cook the recipe, and fill the jars. I will often get together with three or four girlfriends and rent a local commercial kitchen so we may create an ... [keep reading]
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