A life lived in overindulgence will likely yield ugly fruit, but two seasons of the church year call for no-holds-barred celebration: Christmas and Easter. And these feasts last for an entire season—not just December 25 and Easter Sunday but the weeks that follow (Christmastide and Eastertide). "On this mountain the Lᴏʀᴅ of hosts will make for all people a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined." Isaiah 25:6 Jesus is a fan of ... [keep reading]
Make your Thanksgiving extra sweet with this sugared cranberry pumpkin pie recipe
As the temperature begins to drop and the leaves turn brilliant autumn colors, we welcome the harvest season. At the Grace-Filled Homestead, this is when we throw on cozy flannel shirts, light the campfire, and spend time with our loved ones. We enjoy spice-filled pastries, cast-iron-skillet comfort foods, andgame-day snacks with our closest friends and family. I look forward to the first brisk morning of fall, when I can light the fireplace and savor a mug of warm goodness beside it. During ... [keep reading]
Discovering God’s will for your life as a mom
There is nothing inherently wrong with making plans (as long as we hold them loosely), nothing wrong with praying for a specific outcome. We need outlets and relief. We need breaks from our children, however brief. But we must remember that no one knows this better than our loving heavenly Father, who never takes even the tiniest break from us. He is the Lord our God who will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). And it is only when we rest in the knowledge that His ways are always ... [keep reading]
Unwrapping the three life-changing gifts of Jesus’s birth
The following excerpt, taken from The 25 Days of Christmas by James Merritt, seeks to joyfully point you and your family back to the true reason for the season—Jesus' birth. Experience richer joy and deeper peace as you discover what Christmas is really about, starting on December 1. This devotional is day 14 of 25. Three for the Price of One Luke 2:8-14 I’ve always loved a good bargain. If I’m out shopping and a sign tells me I can get "three for the price of one,” I’m going to stop ... [keep reading]
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Get ready to elevate your fall baking with our exciting giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a brand-new KitchenAid stand mixer, perfect for whipping up your favorite seasonal treats. From warm apple fritters to pumpkin cookies, this handy kitchen companion, valued at $699.95, will make your baking experience effortless and fun. Don't miss your opportunity to bring home this essential tool for all your fall recipes! But wait...there's more! Along with the mixer, the winner* will receive a ... [keep reading]
The spiritual gift of rest and how to practice it as a mom
Sabbath is one of those terms that many of us have heard and maybe even use, but it still feels like an enigma. When we hear about the Sabbath as a “day of rest,” we mothers cock our heads and wonder, How on earth can I rest as a mom? But thinking of the Sabbath only as a day to “not work” limits the view of what we’re offered. The Sabbath is the fourth of the Ten Commandments. The reason given is simple: “For the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and everything in them ... [keep reading]
Celebrate the Sabbath spirit with hearty, homemade soup
Beneath the loud hum of our hustle, there is the still, small voice that invites us to step away from producing and rushing so we can spend time in His presence being restored and blessed. God, being the kind guide and Abba that He is, asks us to commit to something for our own wellness and wholeness. You won’t hear an argument from me—not one problematic peep—when God tells me to step away from the computer and curl up for a midday nap instead! Setting aside and respecting a holy time of ... [keep reading]
Mix it up with this farm fresh apple fritters recipe…and enter our giveaway!
Every fall we load up the entire family and head north for a day trip to the pumpkin patch. We made atradition of first stopping at the orchard across the lane for their warm apple fritters from the farm stand.They are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and we have since developed our own fritter recipe so we can enjoy these sweet and tart bites of love anytime we want. Farm Fresh Apple Fritters Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 cup ... [keep reading]
How does God see me? 3 powerful identities found in Psalms
The book of Psalms is my favorite book in the Bible. There I can find comfort, encouragement, sympathy in times of doubt, and many exhortations to praise God (can praise be mentioned too often? I think not!). The Bible says that God knows each of us by name and claims us as his own. The below devotionals, taken from the book of Psalms in the classic King James Version, give evidence to this mighty truth. Share these daily reflections with your child and meditate together on your ... [keep reading]
3 easy ways to add holiday cheer to your home this Christmas
With December only a few months away, it can be difficult to find quick and cost-effective methods to infuse your space with signature holiday warmth and comfort. But decking the halls doesn't have to take hours of your time or large sums from your wallet. Find three ideas to bring instant Christmas charm to your home below. 1. Christmas Pillows Someone once asked me if you could ever have enough pillows. I remember staring at them as if I didn’t understand the ... [keep reading]
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