Resurrection Sunday — Jesus Keeps His Word!
I'm back, true to my word. But of exceeding more earth shaking life-changing eternal significance, Jesus kept His Word! He's alive! Praise Him! What's more, Jesus continues to keep His Word to us this day and everyday. Somebody needs to help me shout! It's Saturday evening in my corner of the world. I've got the kitchen smelling up nicely for Easter dinner, and someone (all fingers
A Salad Shout Out and a Promise to Return!
Hey folks! It's an absolutely beautiful day here in northeast Louisiana, after a stormy night. I hope you're well in your corner of the world. Between parents and grandchildren and my writing deadlines, this full-fledged member of the sandwich generation is meeting herself coming and going. But, I haven't forgotten you! Case in point, it occurred to me that y'all might enjoy my Bodacious Broccoli
On Good Things and Hard Times and How to Hold onto Joy
Hello friend, I hope this finds you well! I'm always thinking of how you might be feeling and what you might be facing. And when my thoughts and prayers line up in a way that I think can help you, I'm prompted to reach out. Which brings me to today's note
Secret Stuff and Jesus Stuffies!
Hello Dear Reader! Here I am back with another missive. It's literally feast or famine with me, isn't it? What can I say. Sometimes I just think of y'all and I know I've got to share. So, how about it? Wanna read some secret stuff? I haven’t cleared this with anyone (as in publisher and agent type people) but I’m gonna drop a few words
Where We Stand
Hello friend, I hope this finds you well. I realize I haven't written in a while, which will make tonight's letter seem unusual as it is of a more serious note than I normally send, but I've got the state of the world on my heart and I wanted to reach out to this community to discuss where we are, as I see it. No
News Among Friends
Hello friend, I'm excited to share some good news with you. My Hungry is a Mighty Fine Sauce storytelling cookbook is back on the market with a fresh new look. I'm looking forward to being able to share it with you. It's full of the same down home good cooking, inspirational devotionals, and storytelling found in the first edition, showcased in an updated design. And this
Happiest of New Year greetings to my reader family!
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite stretches of time. It’s like the best pause ever, offering anticipation without expectation, space to plan without the pressure of a to-do list. It’s my custom to spend the week leaning in and listening to Jesus direct me concerning the projects stirring in my heart for the year ahead. I was unable to
Apache Bread for New Year’s Eve!
Let the record show, this is not my recipe. We’ve made it for a hundred years around here, so I have zero idea who to credit here. Nor do I know why we call it Apache Bread. What matters is that the eating is stellar! We generally serve Apache Bread at some point during the holidays, and tonight’s the night! I’m pretty sure I’m not
A Very Merry Christmas Blessing from Our House to Yours!
Christmas Greetings to you and yours! I hope this finds you well, and I pray it finds you worshipping. It's my ongoing experience that unless we are intentional about guarding our faith throughout the Advent season, the activity surrounding it can steal the present tense joy of the greatest gift of all-- Immanuel, God with Us! Let's be careful not to let it happen. Our grown
Keeping Up with Jesus
Perhaps you're familiar with the quote, "Comparison is the thief of joy." I am. I've heard it many times, and yet I was surprised recently to discover that the first person it was ever attributed to was President Theodore Roosevelt. That was interesting trivia, at least to me. I suppose I thought the words were spoken by a preacher, or maybe a motivational speaker. And