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The Best Sausage Cheese Balls with Cream Cheese

Do not labor for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal. John 6:27

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Strawberry, Watermelon and Basil Salad

This is what the Lord God showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. Amos 8:1

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The Perfect Apple Dip for Fall

Fall has definitely arrived here in Eastern Kentucky. Our trees have lost most of their leaves and the kids – especially my grandsons are really enjoying raking leaves and then jumping in the piles! We eat a lot of fruit, and you know, fruit tastes best when it’s in season – and fall means apples! …

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Mango Chutney Cheese Ball

One of my favorite things about our yard is the picnic area. We have two picnic tables in our front yard and during the spring, summer, and fall I love to host frequent get-togethers outside! We have a large extended family here in our small town and when we get together, everyone comes to my …

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Summer Fresh Salad

I can’t say I’ve always been a creative cook. But, over the last decade or so, I’ve really taken to trying new flavors and feeding my family a variety of nutritious foods. It’s a lot of fun to experiment with flavors in the kitchen! One of the main benefits I’ve found from feeding my family a wide …

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup

This creamy, rich soup is so easy to make and is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter’s night! I think you’ll love this Cream of Cauliflower Soup as much as I do! Cream of Cauliflower Soup 2 cloves garlic 1/2 head of large cauliflower, cut into florets 2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup …

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

One of my favorite things about summer is the beautiful tomatoes – especially when they are homegrown! This recipe is super simple to make and tastes amazing. Salad Ingredients 4 or 5 Heirloom tomatoes (different colors and sizes), sliced 1 fresh Mozzarella, sliced 3 Basil leaves 1 Oregano stem salt/pepper Vinaigrette Ingredients salt/pepper Juice from 1 …

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Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad

This simple Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad is perfect for picnics, potluck, an everyday lunch, or light supper! Peppercorn Ranch Pasta Salad 1 box medium shells pasta or rotini 2 cups of broccoli florets 8 oz. grape tomatoes, halved 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 bottle Peppercorn Ranch Dressing salt to taste Cook pasta according …

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Mini Caprese Salad Bites

This is a light and refreshing dish – perfect for a luncheon, appetizer, or light supper. Mini Caprese Salad Bites Mini Mozzarella balls Cherry Tomatoes Salt Pepper Italian Seasoning EVOO Fresh Basil Season your mozzarella and tomatoes separately with all the ingredients above to your liking. Let it sit in the bowl for about 10 …

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Game Day Snacks You’ll Love

Game Day Snacks You’ll Love This collection of game day snacks and appetizers is sure to win the heart of your favorite football fan! Sausage Cheese Balls with Cream Cheese  Tomato Cheese Spread Homemade Cheese Crackers Artichoke and Spinach Dip Boiled Peanuts Sweet and Spicy Vegetarian “Buffalo Wings” Ranch Veggie Pizza Sausage Cheese Balls Amish …

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Freedom from perfection. 🪁
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Proverbs 31 for modern women. 👱‍♀️
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Not gonna lie. 2020 was a hard year. And not just Not gonna lie. 2020 was a hard year. And not just because there was a pandemic. Our family has faced many trying times in the past but 2020 gave us some doozies.  I’m looking forward to a new year. The beginning of the new year always feels like a fresh start to me. It feels like HOPE.  But the truth is, whatever heartaches and hardships you and I were facing on Dec. 31 will most likely still be there on Jan. 1.  That’s why it’s hard to keep New Years resolutions. It’s easy to feel motivated for a few days or a couple weeks until we realize life hasn’t really changed and things are still hard.  But if we want to see real change it takes hard work and real effort. It takes showing up every day - even when it’s hard.  Whether that means working on your fractured relationships or setting healthy boundaries or cultivating self disciple... whatever that hard thing is that you need to work on ... it will only get better if you work on it.  We aren’t promised an easy life. But we are promised an “Ever Present Help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1  *
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We’re coming into the new year with all the same We’re coming into the new year with all the same problems we had in the last year. And that’s okay! Life doesn’t have to be perfect to still be amazing. Perfectionism is a joy stealer. Let’s determine to enjoy life right now in all its messiness.  I believe you can find freedom from perfection and the confidence to live your life with purpose. #purposenotperfection  #christian #Jesus #love #quotes #quoteslife #quotestoliveby #godisgood #votd #lifequotes #inspirationalquotes #life #motivationalquotes #inspiration #bible #bb #bestoftheday #happiness #wordofgod
🏠 Being a homemaker is such an important role. 🏠 Being a homemaker is such an important role. It’s a ministry to your family and all who enter your home.  But I want you to know: You don’t have to be perfect. ❤️  There’s a fine line between teaching your children to be neat and insisting on perfection. No one can meet that kind of standard and it can be detrimental to the emotional health of your family.  What we want for our homes is to provide a space that is neat and clean enough that your family and friends feel comfortable and well loved.  There is freedom in accepting the fact that you’re not perfect. Not to make excuses for slovenliness - but to give yourself grace.  It’s when we recognize our weakness that we find ourselves reaching out to Jesus to receive the power that comes only from him. As homemakers, when we can find grace for the moment when we accept His Gift.  “But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage. Ezra 9:8  Let His Grace wash over you, cleanse your weary heart. Homemaking isn’t about creating a perfect space. It’s about creating a home where loved ones feel cared for and nurtured. 
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A homemaker by definition is someone who manages and makes a home. 🏠⠀
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☑️ Homemaking is about more than checking off the items on your to do list.⠀
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Learning how to be a homemaker means you learn how to make your home feel like haven of peace and love. You seek out ways to make your home feel inviting. You work at it.⠀
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There is no easy button for homemaking. There are easier, more efficient ways to do chores, but the chores still have to be done. If you live in a house, you will create the need for the house to be tidied every day and cleaned on a regular basis.⠀
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🙏 If you’ve found it difficult to have a regu 🙏 If you’ve found it difficult to have a regular time with Jesus every day, you’re not alone. Lots of busy Christian women struggle to find time for a daily prayer and devotion time. ⠀
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Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” Psalm 143:8 📖⠀
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🏠 As a homemaker, one of my goals is to be inte 🏠 As a homemaker, one of my goals is to be intentional with how I plan our days. I love any opportunity to create a good memories at home for my family and guests. ⠀⠀
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📌 If you're looking to make this holiday season really special, you need to be intentional. Goodness knows 2020 has had a lot of ups and downs. And maybe you feel like it's been mostly downs. ⠀⠀
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