If you are anything like me, you share your home with at least one cat. Such a sweet face. Such an urgent plea! Even though I am allergic to cats, the little guy on our front porch was way too cute to pass up. My son, Simon, and my granddaughter, Rachel, witnessed two kittens sharing a…
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2-Minute Miracle: Soy-Free Mayo
If you’re anything like me, you have more than one reason to avoid soy. For example, you might have a thyroid condition, or you might want to try The Whole30 Challenge. Whether you’re ditching soy for 30 days or 30 years, there is soy in so much of the processed foods, it’s almost unavoidable. Unless,…
Our Family’s Most-Cherished Holiday Traditions
If you’re anything like me, your traditions and family customs were woven into the fabric of your life – whether they were handed down by the generations, stumbled upon by sheer serendipity, or simply found by the grace of God. Our family shares a LOT of traditions with Christians all over the world. Some, however,…
Are You Ready For The Whole30 Challenge?
If you’re anything like me, when you finish the Whole30 Challenge, you immediately say to yourself, “I could totally do better next time!” Prepare better, make better choices, and get better at taking to heart the lessons we learned. A Science Experiment It’s surprising what you can learn as a human Guinea pig! When you…
The Darkest Day
If you’re anything like me, you believe the promise of salvation in the Scriptures and you are not afraid of death. One day we believers will be alive in Christ Jesus, forever. Amen. The Darkness Before The Dawn The darkest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere is December 21. The day of the…
Just A Quiet Dinner Out, Please
If you’re anything like me, you don’t scan the restaurant, looking for familiar faces, or seek to go glad-handing when you go out to dinner. I would much rather head straight to our table and peruse the menu. Because, dinner. Dinner out! When I do happen to see someone I know, I might wave, but…
How We Read The Bible, A Little Every Day
If you’re anything like me, you know you should read the Bible, at least once, for your own knowledge. But it’s hard, right? Nope. Not anymore. Oh, you can do that? In the mid ’90’s, I read the New Testament of the Bible, just because there was a challenge in the church bulletin, during Lent.…
Celebrating Birthdays
This post may include affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through one of them, I will be compensated. If you’re anything like me, you get a little excited when you know there’s a birthday coming up – and it doesn’t even have to be yours! It could even be better if it’s NOT…
Trading The “Best” School, For The Most Terrific One!
This post may include affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through one of them, I will be compensated. If you’re anything like me, you have contemplated homeschooling. It’s natural to teach your child – starting at home. My son, Simon, spelled words out loud for me, like face, lace, pace, and race, while…
Your Secret Sister: Better Than A Fairy Godmother
If you’re anything like me, you’re glad you finally found your church home! It may have been a long time coming, or maybe you’ve been in the same congregation for years and years. Either way, it’s good to be home. So, now that you are home it’s time you got to know your Sisters in…