A Little Planning a Lot of Thanksgiving

“Oh give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever!” Psalm 107:1 Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to open our hearts and homes and practice the art of hospitality. It can also be a terribly stressful day! However, with some prayer and a little planning, you can avoid the [...]

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An Alternative Holiday Menu

Keeping Christmas: Cooking Shortcuts   It is just days before Thanksgiving or Christmas and you may be just now thinking about what you will serve. Or, perhaps you may be having guests for several days before or after these holidays. Depending on your situation, we want to encourage you to think of doing things a [...]

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Gifts From Your Kitchen {Vanilla Bean Hot Chocolate}

Keeping Christmas: Hospitality/Ministry   By Tricia Loughridge Many times during the Christmas season you will need a thoughtful, economical gift for neighbors, coworkers and friends. Look no further than your recipe box! Even a simple family favorite can be turned into a beautiful gift. It’s all in the presentation! Here is one of our favorite [...]

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Breakfast at the Bus Stop

Hospitality: not just opening your home to others, but opening your heart. Amy Wood (Keeper’s Hospitality Skill Session) When our daughter entered first grade, we had just moved into our new home. Our street was not fully developed and we were the only family with an elementary school child who rode the bus. Conveniently, our [...]

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Summer Bible Studies with your Kids

by Gena Sego I love summer and the more relaxed schedule with longer days and more flexibility to do things. Summer is also a great time to host a summer Bible Study with your kids and their friends. For those of you with school aged children and teenagers, hosting a summer Bible Study can be [...]

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“‘Souper’ Bowl Sunday” Chicken Chowder

By Sara Crooks If you’re looking for a hearty, stick to your ribs soup to serve a bunch for ‘Souper’ Bowl Sunday try this Smoked Chicken Chowder. It was a hit with my extended family and still gets top billing at our house. You can pick up the smoked chicken at a BBQ joint or [...]

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