Last Sunday at church we had an altar call. The pastor mentioned chains. Bondage. I prayed. “God, do I have any?” I whispered. No, I don’t have any I thought to myself. When I think of chains. I think of things that you are enslaved to. Drugs. Alcohol. Pornography. Food. Sexual addictions. I felt a…
Rosemary Olive Oil Bread
Whole Wheat Rosemary Olive Oil Bread – Delicious whole wheat yeast bread recipe made with fresh rosemary, olive oil and herbs. This easy loaf is perfect addition to every meal or as an appetizer. It’s Monday. That means bread is baking in Melanie’s kitchen. This is one of my favorites. OK. Don’t even begin to believe…
Feeling Overwhelmed….
Yesterday I was just feeling overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by the laundry pile, the recipe for the blog I never put together. Overwhelmed by running the kids back and forth to VBS all week. Swamped by too many plans for one day. Feeling overwhelmed when someone asks for a haircut at 9 PM. Feeling crushed by the…
My Life’s Purpose
God gave a message to Jonah. He was told to go to Ninevah and announce judgement to the people for their wicked ways. But Jonah ran from God. He got on a ship and headed to Tarshish hoping to get away. But God sent a violent storm. The sailors feared for their lives and…
Cheeseburger Soup
Cheeseburger Soup – Soup made like a perfect burger in a cheesy creamy broth. Chock full of veggies, potatoes and beef for a perfect easy soup the whole family will love! A delicious creamy blend of hamburger, cheese and veggies. A soup that nobody can resist. Perfect for summer or winter. This soup is a hit with…
Asiago Ciabatta
Bread, it’s really my first food love besides chocolate. I really don’t know how I’d live without bread. There are so many varieties that I like. Ciabatta is great. I love it for paninis. Don’t get me started on paninis. I can’t get enough of them either! You know what I’ll be eating for lunch…
Blueberry Ribbon Cheesecake Bars
I went blueberry picking again this week. I think it’s so fun to pack the kids up and go berry picking. However, when we get there they are usually done after about 20 berries. I, on the other hand, could pick for two hours straight. I just love it. I know. I’m weird. That’s what…