Then, Grace…A Masterpiece in Progress

Slowly and with purpose He begins chipping away - to reveal His masterpiece that, ultimately, glorifies Him.  A crude slab, it was all I had to offer; One that was stained with the iniquities of my sin, marred by religion, and scuffed by a self-relying overview of faith. It was just a small breeze away…

Make it Monday – Blueberry (Freezer) Jam

Two things you should know - 1. I get overwhelmed with too many directions when trying something new on my own. 2. My kids eat a LOT of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  So keep those two things in mind when I tell you that....I made some blueberry jam today! Because of the ridiculous amount…

Stories from the Homestead: Old Friends, New Friends and Unwanted Creatures

Watermelon, it is a favorite summertime treat, my kids cannot get enough of it. Every week we have to grab one from the grocery store and ball it up into a container for the week. Of course, I'm too lazy to cut and ball a regular size watermelon. I like to buy the small personal…