Happy Birthday! Even if today isn’t the actual anniversary of your birth I want you to know God is delighted in you as his wonderfully perfect and uniquely gifted child. In the words of this wonderful birthday song written by Andrew Lawrence, and performed by Hot Soup, God Danced the Day you Were Born.
Category Archives: Celebrations
A Vintage Christmas
When we lived in Omaha part of our holiday celebration was to visit the large gingerbread house display at the Mormon Trail Center. Since moving to the lake we have enjoyed the yearly Christmas on Main Street at Har-ber Village Musem. Local businesses and civic groups decorate selected buildings in the Main Street section ofContinue reading “A Vintage Christmas”
A Holiday Recipe
Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie? I know I do, but I also enjoy savory pumpkin dishes, like my Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon. This recipe and more are available in Have Yourself a Healthy LIttle Holiday. Copyright 2013 by RA Robbins Pumpkin Quinoa Pilaf with Bacon Ingredients: 6 strips turkey bacon diced check theContinue reading “A Holiday Recipe”
And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus
The above was a favorite saying of John S. Reist Jr. Ph.D, , my theology professor from my seminary days. When Jesus was asked to read the scripture in the synagogue he ended the reading from Isaiah with the words, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” — Luke 4:21 RSV So what was fulfilled? ‘The spirit ofContinue reading “And That Ain’t Your Sweet Little Baptist Jesus”
This Little Light of Mine
Holiday Meet and Greet
This is the season when people like to come together. We smile at people we meet on the street. We may even say hello or offer a holiday greeting. We host and/or attend parties, family dinners and other social events. Why can’t we do these things online? Well, I think we can, soooo….. On thisContinue reading “Holiday Meet and Greet”
Butterball Gluten Free Turkey Information
Recently I stumbled onto a page on the Butterball turkey website I thought I should share with you. It not only has a nice graphic on how to know if a Butterball turkey is gluten free, but also has links to more information in the FAQ and recipes. Who doesn’t love recipes? So go take aContinue reading “Butterball Gluten Free Turkey Information”
Making the Holidays about More than Food
It often seems everywhere you look during the holidays there is food. Unfortunately it is often not food that is friendly to those watching what we eat no matter the reason. You can go through the holidays feeling depressed and angry because of what you can no longer eat or you can come toContinue reading “Making the Holidays about More than Food”
It’s National Cat Day??????
Why didn’t somebody tell me?
Apple Pickin’
Bob and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary today. Believe it or not, over the last 25 years driving as far as 60 miles to an orchard to buy apples has more than once been our anniversary celebration. Have you ever been to an orchard where apples are grown? Check to see if there is an orchard thatContinue reading “Apple Pickin’”
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