Walk With Me by Ben Fuller
There are times in life when the pace feels fast and the days feel full. We juggle family needs, home responsibilities, work, health concerns, and the quiet thoughts that come with changing seasons of life. In the middle of all of that, it feels especially calming to come across a song that gently settles the heart.Continue Reading
These homemade breakfast sausage patties are made with simple ingredients and classic seasoning, creating tender, flavorful patties that are better than store-bought. You do not need anything complicated to make good breakfast sausage at home. Ground pork and a few simple spices come together into tender, flavorful patties that cook up far better than anything from the freezer aisle. Once you try them, it is hard to go back.Continue Reading
The dessert case at a bakery, diner, or grocery store always draws attention. Rows of cakes and pies look tempting, especially the ones topped with piled-high, fluffy whipped cream. It looks light, generous, and perfectly in place. The question many home bakers ask is how it holds so well.Continue Reading
Under His Wing: A Finch Story unfolded just this spring. It is a very sweet story that reminds me, in the gentlest of ways, that nothing escapes God’s care. Right outside our front door, a story unfolded. A finch nest, a sudden threat, and a rescue that still warms my heart. Here’s what happened.Continue Reading
If you have ever struggled to peel hard-cooked eggs, you know how frustrating it can be when the shell clings stubbornly to the whites. Steaming eggs instead of boiling them is a simple change that makes all the difference.Continue Reading
Birthdays come year after year, and we usually celebrate with something sweet, often in the form of a birthday cake. Tastes have changed through the decades, and many people now request their favorite rather than sticking to tradition.
Scroll through the most popular birthday cakes by generation. Did your favorite make the list? Old fashioned pineapple upside down cake held the title for many years. This old fashioned pineapple upside down cake recipe is made in a 9×13 baking dish with canned pineapple rings, brown sugar, butter, and a moist vanilla cake flavored with real pineapple juice. It is simple, nostalgic, and always impressive when flipped. Continue Reading
Dishcloths are some of the hardest-working items in the kitchen. They wipe counters, clean sinks, handle grease and spills, and are expected to come out of the wash clean and ready to use again.
Yet many households notice the same problem: dishcloths never quite look clean anymore. Stains linger. Whites turn dull or gray. Colored cloths look muddy. Even freshly washed cloths can feel coated instead of truly clean.Continue Reading
Chocolate oatmeal cookie bars are rich, chewy, and deeply satisfying. They have the hearty texture of an oatmeal cookie paired with a smooth chocolate layer that firms up beautifully and slices cleanly after chilling.Continue Reading
Do you ever lie down for bed and your thoughts start bouncing all around? Sometimes they are discouraging, overwhelming, or even self-critical. Instead of letting those thoughts take over, shift your focus to the unchanging truth of who God is. His attributes are many and beyond measure. One simple way to reflect on them is to try the A to Z of God’s attributes. Go through the alphabet, naming one of His attributes for each letter. This calming bedtime devotional practice can quiet your mind, draw your heart into worship, and fill your thoughts with gratitude and peace.
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If you’ve stood in the store holding yet another pricey bottle of foaming hand soap, you’re not alone. DIY foaming hand soap is an easy and cost-effective alternative to keep your hands clean without the added cost of store-bought refills.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a foaming soap that feels rich, smells pleasant, and does a great job cleaning. If you’re looking for a gentle homemade alternative that really works, this easy recipe is a great place to start.Continue Reading