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No Room at the Inn
So Joseph got up and took the Child and His mother while it was still night, and left for Egypt. He remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Matthew 2: 14–15...
Yes, It Is Still a Beautiful Hill
This post was a favorite of mine when it first appeared here on the Gravel Road in 2010, and it's still one of my favorites on this Fantastic Friday. When you read it, I hope that you agree. It's a Beautiful Hill, Isn't It? The other morning, I was nearing the end of...
Zippy Deviled Eggs
What to do when you're invited to a potluck where dairy will likely be an ingredient in many of the dishes...and you can't eat dairy? That was my conundrum recently, and the perfect answer was...drum roll please....deviled eggs! In my case, this simple,...
Top 10 Reasons for Hit and Miss Blogging
Gravel Road posts have been a bit spotty for a few weeks. Here are the top 10 reasons why. 10. Two to three hand therapy appointments a week. 9. Fifteen minutes worth of hand therapy exercises every two hours during the day. 8. Christmas shopping and present...
Sibling Teasery
Sibling rivalry isn't a big thing in my family. We're more into sibling teasery, as my arrival at my brother's home on Thanksgiving demonstrated. I should have known something was up when my brother greeted me at the door. He was the model of politeness, taking the...
Grandma Josie’s Tapioca Fruit Salad
Our extended family is celebrating both Thanksgiving and Christmas this weekend. That means I'm making Grandma Josie's tapioca fruit salad. We only make this versatile dish–it works as a side dish, dessert, or breakfast food–for Christmas and eat it as greedily as...