I treasure quotes that make me stop and recognize truth. And today’s quote from Corrie ten Boom does just that.
Author Archives: Juliet
Speak Life
Words have the power to encourage and inspire us. And they also have the power to hurt us and trample on our hope. How do you use words? To uplift and encourage? Or to tear down and harm? I wish I could to tell you that 100% of the time my words solely lift others […]
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been exploring the world of gluten-free baking—trying recipes posted by other blogs as well as converting some of my traditional recipes into gluten-free ones. One of my successful conversions was a Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin recipe I first made with whole wheat pastry and all-purpose flours last year and […]
Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
One of the highlights of my week is the time I spend with my friend Rachel on Wednesdays after school. At a park near the school, our boys play together while we moms chat and grow closer in our friendship. This last week, Rachel shared a recipe for a healthy dessert she recently created. She’s […]
Beyond Heaven’s Door by Max Lucado
“Your arthritic joints won’t be in heaven. Your weak heart will be strong in heaven. There is no cancer in heaven. Your new body will have a new mind. No disjointed thoughts. No memory failure. You will be like Jesus.” ~Excerpt from Beyond Heaven’s Door by Max Lucado~ In Beyond Heaven’s Door, Max Lucado explores […]
Winner of the Titanic:Legacy of Betrayal Giveaway
Thanks so much to all who entered the drawing for a copy of Titanic: Legacy of Betrayal by Kathleen E. Kovach and Paula Moldenhauer. And the winner is . . . Little Poppits Congratulations! I’ll be in contact with you to make arrangements to send this captivating book to you.
Bruschetta Salad
Bruschetta–another favorite at my home. I often make this Italian-inspired appetizer several times during the summer by topping garlic-rubbed toasted bread with a mixture of homegrown grape tomatoes and fresh basil tossed in olive oil and seasoned with sea salt. I usually jazz it up with crumbled goat cheese and drizzled balsamic vinegar and enjoy […]
Four Reasons to Love Kale
Did you know that KALE is high in fiber and Vitamins A, C, and K? It has more iron than beef and more calcium than milk per calorie. And it is chalk full of antioxidants. A super hero in the vegetable world. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Add some kale to your diet and all is […]
A First Grader’s Description of Love
Being the mom of a first grader is a real hoot! The things my little guy says and writes bring lots of laughter to my home. On my fridge, you’ll find a red-colored heart with my son’s handwritten description of what love is. During my mom’s visit this last weekend, she took a moment to […]
Titantic: Legacy of Betrayal (Book Giveaway)
A secret. A key. Much was buried when the Titanic went down, but now it’s time for resurrection. April 1912 – Olive Stanford boarded the Titanic determined to protect all she held dear. Her secret will go with her to the grave—but how can she face the afterlife carrying the burden of her actions? April […]