Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
My daughter made these chocolate peppermint cookies for the family one Christmas, and my taste buds begged for more! If you are a fan of York Peppermint Patties, you’ll want to try these chocolaty, minty cookies on your palate. One caveat: The recipe calls for chilling the cookie dough for at least 3 hours, so […]
Pumpkin Bread
Friends, it’s that time of year when pumpkin tastes good in almost anything. I’ll admit I’m not a big pumpkin flavor fan, but I do like some pumpkin bread. A friend shared this recipe with me a long time ago. She often baked mini loaves, visited her husband’s office with her three boys, and gave […]
The Thanksgiving Table
Who will sit at your table this Thanksgiving? After the Vietnam War, a group called the River Rats (The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association) implemented a tradition of remembering Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action by setting a small white table. Today the tradition continues across all military branches in dining-in rooms […]
Top Ten Benefits of an Empty Nest
Are you prepared for an empty nest? Your rising college freshman is ready to vault into a new season of life, but what about you? Whether you’re agonizing over the day or are ready to ship off your know-it-all young adult, this season disrupts the home life.
Ten Bold Prayers to Start the School Year
Launch your child into the 2021-2022 school year emboldened through prayer. Yes, summer is almost over! Back-to-school deals are everywhere, and school starts Friday, August 6, here in Tennessee! While not a spiritual event, starting school is a chance to reboot spiritual priorities, specifically prayer. Commit to pray intentionally and boldly for your child. I’ve […]