November 30, 2009
‘Twas the Month before Christmas
McDonald Maidens Christmas Photo 1999Jessica, Christa, Tiffany, Melissa
Throughout the twenty-one years that the Franklins have been a family, there have been many and various Christmas traditions both kept and discarded. At first, they were of the ‘Twas the Night before Christmas variety, but …
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November 25, 2009
PaPa’s Cajun Oyster Dressing
PaPa’s Cajun Oyster Dressing
(Secret family recipe)
4 lb. Ground breakfast sausage browned and drained (Whole Foods makes a good blend)
Giblets
Fresh chopped garlic
1/4 C. oil (I use extra virgin “light” olive oil)
3 chopped onions
2 C. chopped celery
2 diced bell peppers
Dark Roux (made with flour and sausage drippings – I’m working on a gluten free …
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November 25, 2009
Abstaining from the Madness
Jasmine Baucham has written an excellent review of Twilight, the book, turned movie…turned obsession, for some. The following excerpt gives you a taste, but please don’t forget to read the whole article over at Jasmine’s blog:
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November 19, 2009
Seven Awful Things
I love this Judy Rogers song! I’m desperately hunting the school room for our copy of “Go to the Ant.” My older children LOVED these songs when they were young, and I’m realizing my younger ones are missing out! Check out Judy’s website for wonderful songs for your children that will help hide the Word and His ways in their hearts!
November 17, 2009
The Beauty of Courtship and Betrothal
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As I consider the lessons God has taught me over the years, through the brambles and tares of life, I wonder when I’ll learn that I have so much left to learn! The journey each Christian takes has many ups and downs—many twists and turns; and, often, we begin to think we understand the way, without …
November 15, 2009
Jesus-full
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the …
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November 14, 2009
Letter from a Reader
“He told me the other night that this is the happiest and most satisfied that he has been in nearly 14 years of marriage.”This morning, one of my readers left a comment that I found encouraging and wanted to pass it on. What a good reminder …
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November 13, 2009
The Little Kingdom of Home
From “The Little Kingdom of Home,” copyright 1904
“What the home asks from the mother, from the wife, is not money, but influence, not things, but herself. . .
The husband’s key is in the latch; he looks up expectant, and is not satisfied until he sees the brightening of his day in the dear face …
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November 6, 2009
Over the Years…
Scroll all the way to the bottom to find our yummy recipe for
McDonald Maidens Christmas Morning 1999
Jessica, Abigail, …
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November 6, 2009
Over the Years…
Scroll all the way to the bottom to find our yummy recipe for
McDonald Maidens Christmas Morning 1999
Jessica, Abigail, …
Continue reading »
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