"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." I Timothy 4:12 This verse has become very special to me over the last few weeks. Older Christians often put down the younger generation for their attitude, behavior and lifestyle. Because of a group of teenage girls I teach at a small Christian school and the courageous example they have chosen to set, I have seen a glimmer of hope! I have had the … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Spinach Casserole
I really LOVE a quick all-in-one meal that my family raves about yet requires very minimal effort. Add a bonus of being super healthy and you've got my Easy Chicken Spinach Casserole! I have read countless recipes and take a little of what I like and change it to suit my family needs and tastes. Feel free to tweak it to your tastes. Cooking is meant to be enjoyed and flavored by our unique personalities! I tend to lean to the cheesey side of life--as you will come to find out! … [Read more...]
Better than McDonalds?!?! (Homemade Chicken Nuggets)
Let’s face it, EVERY mom DREAMS of hearing her children say how very much they appreciate and enjoy her cooking. We mothers often wait in anticipation, hoping that this meal will be the delight of her family. Other times, we give up knowing that the award of “favorite” is often bestowed upon an undeserving restaurant that probably just zaps the food in a microwave or pumps it full of unpronounceable things that read like a science experiment. Although at times I have given up, the hope still … [Read more...]
Eating at home vs eating out – the road less travelled
More often than not our lives are filled with crazy, hectic days. That’s just part of being alive in this modern world filled with so many things to do, places to go, people to see – well you get the idea. Every day of our life we are presented with countless choices. The more hectic our lives are, the less time we have to do the things we need to do, the more tempted we will be when presented with a choice between two things, two paths if you will, to choose the easy road over the one that … [Read more...]
Basic Bread Recipe
One of the most amazing changes our family has made over the years has been switching to home-made whole wheat bread using flour we grind ourselves. Not only is it so much healthier than stale store-bought bread using flour processed and stripped of most nutrients, but it tastes better too! Here are a few basic recipes. We use the first one for our basic loaf at least every other day (with 4 kids, it goes fast!). Basic Bread Recipe1 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup honey (we use honey granules but you … [Read more...]