On Sunday mornings, we are studying the book of Revelations in church. This past Sunday, pastor talked about how we here in America didn’t really understand the concept of being persecuted for Christ, for our faith. While we may have some trials and hardships placed on us if we live our faith, we do not have to fear true persecution, yet. We take the fact that we can openly worship, read the Bible, and share our faith for granted. All throughout history Christians have died for their faith. They’ve had to go underground to meet together for fellowship. They’ve had…
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**Special thanks to the author for providing an electronic copy of the book for review purposes.** Book Details: Poland’s past and present collide in an epic quest for peace and treasure. In Central Europe, Poland has rejected plans for an anti-missile shield—until a threat from beyond their borders causes disaster. During testing, an Iranian ICBM veers off course with tragic results, and the Polish government turns to NATO—and the United States—for protection. With the defensive shield now back on the table, National Security Advisor Willis Avery envisions an even broader network of emplacements. His strategy depends on the cooperation of…
The Kombucha Experiment
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I’ve been hearing about the health benefits of Kombucha for some time, and lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of bottled Kombucha at the stores. After reading the book about Kombucha, I decided it was time to give it a try. Last week, I put my newly acquired scoby in my sweet tea and set it aside to ferment for the week. Yesterday, I tasted the tart, fermented drink and knew that it was time to halt the fermentation and put it in the fridge. I took out the scoby, washed it, and put it in the fridge with a…
Nutty Gluten Free Coffee Cake
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Nutty Gluten Free Coffee Cake Recipe Ingredients: Cake: 1/4 C sorghum flour 1/4 C almond flour 1/4 C brown rice flour 1/4 C teff flour 1/4 C amaranth flour 1/2 C tapioca starch 1/4 C potato starch 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 C coconut sugar (you can use regular sugar) 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 C butter, melted 2 eggs 1 1/4 C sour cream Filling/Topping: 1 C nuts (walnuts & pecans are a favorite mix here) 1/4 C coconut sugar or white sugar 1/4 C brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 C chopped…
Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway and providing a sample of the film for review. About the Film: Four orphaned and homeless siblings happen upon an abandoned boxcar, which with a little creativity and hard work, they gradually furnish with all the comforts of home. Fearful that they will be sent to live with the reputedly cruel grandfather they have never met, the children keep their new home a secret – until a serious illness forces them to reveal themselves in order to save young Violet. About the Cast: Featuring an all-star cast…