November 26, 2011

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Gloria in excelsis Deo!

“And the nations shall know that I am the Lord,” says the Lord God, “when I am hallowed in you before their eyes.” (Ezekiel 36:23)

As children of God, our greatest goal should be that our Father’s name is hallowed in us before the eyes of the world. …

November 21, 2011

It’s Here!

Actually, I guess I should say, “It’s there.” It’s at Grace and Truth Books! Just in from the printer today, and just in time for the last day of the pre-publication special. I can’t wait to see it! They’re sending my case today! Order yours before midnight tonight to get the special price!

When I wrote the first chapter of Raising Maidens of Virtue so many years ago, I never imagined …

November 17, 2011

How to Make Your Own All Natural Deodorant

Watch the How-To Video Below!

With so many deodorants and other health care products loaded with harmful chemicals, some of which are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, allergies, and even breast cancer (Read More HERE), I’d say it’s time to get back to basics and learn how to take care of our families with wholesome, natural ingredients. Essential oils are a big …

November 15, 2011

“Gentle Babies” Give-Away

Since so many of my readers are mommies who are eager to start using natural methods of health and healing with their families, I’m doing a give-away on my essential oil blog, Common Scents Moms! Gentle Babies: Essential Oils and natural Remedies for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infants, and Young Children by Debra Raybern is an excellent resource for anyone, but especially for mothers and mothers-to-be! Check it out!

November 13, 2011

Redefining Beauty

Interesting how the “new normal” has yet again redefined beauty for women. Keep your eyes on Jesus; not on the model or actress who would never be able to compete with even her own Hollywood image.

November 9, 2011

Simple Steps to a Toxin Free Home

Sometimes it may seem overwhelming. We are bombarded daily with chemicals that pose health risks to us and our families—in our foods, in our cleaning products, in skin care products, even in the air we breathe. What are they trying to do—poison us? No. They’ve just been giving us what we want. If we didn’t buy it, they wouldn’t sell it.

In fact, maybe I’m being too …

November 6, 2011

Mexican Green Tomato Garlic Soup

Fall is here and winter is on its way. Today we harvested the last of our garden and prepared the ground for next year. Now, what to do with all the wonderful green tomatoes and peppers? Tonight we made this Tex-Mex inspired soup and served it with corn bread and a salad. Everyone said it was a keeper, so I thought I’d share the recipe while I remembered what all we …

November 5, 2011

Papa’s Cajun Oyster Dressing


PaPa’s Cajun Oyster Dressing

(Secret Family Recipe)

Growing up, my grandfather was the “oyster dressing maker” in our family. I still remember the old-fashioned double stove and all the dreamy scents that would come out of it at Thanksgiving! Even when I was a kid, and as much as I hated oysters, I loved Papa’s …