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Son of Encouragement
Then when he (Barnabas) had come and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord. Acts 11: 23 I’ve always been a little starry-eyed about the billing Barnabas gets in the Bible. Why not when...
Blueberry Crumble Bars
Today's recipe comes from the September 2012 issue of P31 Woman magazine. LeAnn Rice, who writes the recipe column, featured three different after school treats popular with her kids. Her blueberry crumble bars caught my eye because they sounded healthier than the...
Top Ten Signs of an Early Fall
What comes after an early spring and a summer of drought? An early fall, of course. My morning walks have been full of signs that autumn is right around the corner, and here are the top ten in my book. 10. The begonias on the north side of the garage are lush and...
Hopelessly Lost
Hiram and I are hopelessly addicted to the TV series, Lost. Those of you in tune with popular culture realize we are also hopelessly behind the time, as that series ended in 2010. But thanks to the advent of digital television, which left us with one channel even...
Man of Steel Update
Many of you have asked how the man of steel's recovery from May's ruptured disk and June's back surgery is progressing. Obviously, an update is in order, so here goes. The man of steel: Is back to work full time. Can now ride in a car for an hour before needing to get...
Baked Oatmeal with Carrots, Pears, and Nutmeg
Over the weekend, we went to Wisconsin to visit the daughter and new son who just moved to that fine state. We ate like kings at every meal, and I'm pleased to say the younger generation is carrying on the following family cooking traditions in fine style: The oatmeal...