Have you been overcome?
Every good little believer wants to be an overcomer. It's one of the promises we like to stand on, right? For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith. And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 Jn 5:4–5 By definition to
The Planet’s Best Coping Mechanism
Life can be hard even when it's good. Amen? People adopt various and sundry ways of dealing with daily stress. Some coping mechanisms are healthy, others not so much. Who among us doesn't know someone who is ruining his or her life by trying to calm their souls with drugs and alcohol? Other coping mechanisms are just downright strange. I fell down an Internet hole earlier by
Pardon Me, Do You Have Any Pou Pourri?
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Almost Homemade Mexican Tortilla Soup
Hello folks, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I was happy to see winter come and I'll be happy to see it go. Can I get a witness? That said, I do want y'all to be prepared in case we have a few more cold nights. So, I offer you my Almost Homemade Mexican Tortilla Soup. I'm a big fan of the
Getting More Than You Bargained For
As a little girl growing up on Bull Run Road, few things excited me more than having over night company. This was largely due to the fact that my social circle was otherwise confined to my two older sisters. I wish those two didn't live in adjoining states. I miss them something awful now, but back in the day, I had more of their company
Heartiest Cheesy Broccoli Soup on the Planet
Hello folks, and welcome back to the All Things Southern kitchen. I've got a big pot of bone-warming soup for y'all in case we get another cold snap, but first some back story. I had the grand girls last week while their parents took a short vacation. Those girls love them some Broccoli and Cheese soup. My man does too, but he had a taste
Those Funny California Folks, At It Again
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Big Red Dogs and Confused Sheep
We had played school, read books, eaten snacks, and watched Clifford the Big Red Dog. This could only mean one thing. Church bells were ringing. Playing church is high on the grand girls' list when they come to Keggie's house and I love it. Our services follow a predictable pattern but they also have unique twists you won't find in your more traditional settings. We have