Some Fruits of Solitude: Proverbs, Wisdom and Principles for Better Living Book Description: Originally published in 1693, this profound volume of wise sayings was written by William Penn when the focus of the day was on observing moral principles for daily living. This printing preserves the original style, character, and content of the 1901 vintage edition. It is a treasure that keeps our Christian heritage alive and unrevised for every family, leader, and library. Do you long for simpler days and the wisdom that guided them? Some Fruits of Solitude is a collection of William Penn’s reflections on 165 subjects…
Author: Heather L
I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.
A Watermelon Summer
Posted in Family, and Photography
It’s almost July, and pretty much all of the farmer’s markets and roadside stands have been closed for some time. You see when most of the country is enjoying the bountiful harvest of the warm summer months, our area of the country shuts down due to the scorching arid desert heat of the summer. Yet, there is one thing that can still be seen for sale on the roadside – watermelon. Watermelon and summer seem to go hand in hand no matter where in the continental U.S. you live. I can remember back when Munchkin was just little. We were…
Thankful for Closed Doors
Posted in Christian Life, and Family
When I was younger, closed doors were more than a little frustrating. In fact, they could be, at times, just plain irritating. No, no… I’m not talking about physical closed doors, but rather those opportunities, dreams, plans, hopes that get shut down for whatever reason. You think you’re headed in one direction and the door slams in your face and leaves you feeling a bit lost and puzzled. Yep, those type of closed doors. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that those closed doors are often blessings in disguise. Oh, it may not seem like it at the time, but…
Mexican Sirloin Tips 3 Ways
Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking
I just love it when you can make one main item and use it for multiple meals just by adding some different sides. In the case of these organic sirloin steaks, I sliced them up thin and made the meat stretch. We were able to use them for 3 different meals. The sirloin tips were such a huge hit that Munchkin asked to have them again rather than having steak for father’s day. Ingredients: 1 steak per person (more if you need extra left-overs) sea salt (I use a sea salt grinder) pepper (I use a pepper grinder) cumin Directions:…
Book Description: In volume 2 of Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions, a variety of authors (including Ken Ham, Bodie Hodge, and Tim Chaffey) explore forty alleged Biblical contradictions. Explosive and insightful Biblical evidence disproves the toughest of critics while bringing to light the indestructible power of God’s Word. This book takes on some of the most difficult issues to help strengthen the faith of those who love God. Too often the Bible is dismissed by people who have heart it is simply filled with myths and mistakes, and many have abandoned the faith, not understanding there wasn’t an error at all.…