“He makes the clouds rise from the ends of the earth; He sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from His storehouses.” — Psalm 135:7 Sitting on the porch this morning, I was enjoying a peaceful moment with a cup of coffee and an audiobook, my girl…
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Along The Pathway
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In Memory of a Good Friend
Not Yet You left too soon, my friend, too fast, A sudden tear, a shadow cast. The world keeps turning, day by day, But in my heart, you’ve gone away. Not ready yet to say goodbye, Not ready yet to let time fly. The memories, they linger near, In every…
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Facing Your Fears: Moving to the Country
Ah, retirement—the golden years, the time to finally kick back, sip iced tea on the porch, and maybe even take up bird watching. But wait, what’s that lurking in the shadows of your dreams of country living? Is it the fear of isolation, or perhaps the terror of running out…
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Yellowed with Time, Still Perfectly Fine
Have you ever wondered why your mom held onto those old, yellowed kitchen utensils? You know, the ones that seemed outdated and worn, making you question why she didn’t just replace them with something new? I used to wonder the same. Why keep those tired, old things when you could…
Simple Canning Instructions
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Salt Varieties and Their Uses
Salt is a cornerstone of cooking and food preservation, with various types serving different purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the most common salts and their best uses: 1. Table Salt Use: General cooking and baking. Details: Fine-grained, often iodized to prevent deficiency. Dissolves quickly in dishes. 2. Kosher Salt Use:…
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Salt of the Earth:The Symbolism and Significance of Salt in the Bible
As I stood in my kitchen, pickling a fresh batch of okra from my garden, I found myself pondering the different varieties of salt in my pantry. Each type—kosher, sea, and pickling salt—seemed to have its own unique purpose, just like the different roles salt plays in the Bible….