It’s hard to believe Christmas is this week! All of the preparations, prayers, and expectations culminating this week. The fourth candle of Advent. This is the candle of LOVE.Jesus demonstrated self-giving love in his ministry as the Good Shepherd. Advent is a time for kindness, thinking of others, and sharing with others. It is a…
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Week 3 Advent and Jesse Tree Day 15-21
The advent season is full of preparation and waiting expectantly for the birth of our Savior. We know the joy of Jesus is the hope, and peace for us all at Christmas. Today we light the pink candle to mark the third week of advent. Gaudete Sunday means rejoice. ⭐️ Rejoice in the Lord always….
Second Week of Advent: Jesse Tree Day 8-14
The second candle in the advent wreath is Peace and reminds me of a song we sang in catholic school as a child ️Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth The peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father Brothers all are…
Advent-Right on Time 2020
If we ever needed Advent it is NOW. In this year of unexpected challenges, heart break, and isolation. Advent means the coming. The coming of Christ. We wait with anticipation for the coming of Christ. We celebrate His birth and hope for His return someday. We mark this season with several traditions. The Advent wreath,…
The Jesse Tree Tradition
The Jesse Tree is a tradition from 1949 and celebrated the four weeks of Advent. Key events in the history of salvation are recalled from scripture and repented by symbols. These ornaments are hung on a tree in order of the story’s development. The tradition recounts God’s grace at work in history and heightens the…
Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal
Yesterday I opened a can of pumpkin purée to make a pumpkin spice latte. So what to do with the rest? I’d made a pumpkin pie protein shake, pumpkin bisque, so why not pumpkin oatmeal. It feels like fall. Warm, yummy, and healthy. Ingredients: 2 cups water Pinch of salt 1 cup gluten free oatmeal…
Football • Food • Family
My idea of a great Fall Saturday involves drinking coffee, watching football, and cooking in my jommies. Family, Football, and Food, are definitely a few of my favorite things. My uncle Marshall always put a roast in the crockpot when we were all coming home. Since we were all coming from different directions and arriving…
Mexican Chicken Soup with Black beans & Rice
When a cold snap reminds you that it’s not quite Spring it’s time for a pot of soup. After being at a swim meet I really didn’t think ahead much for dinner. I grabbed a whole chicken from the frig, veggies in the crisper, beans and tomatoes from the pantry. We were so hungry it…
Chili Time
This morning was the first cool blast in the Delta this Fall. A cool 45 degrees sent me thinking of chili and muffins! So this afternoon I started making chili with what I had on hand. So this is what I came up with. Chipotle Sweet Potato Black bean Chili Serves 8-10 2 Tablespoons olive…
Two Years
It’s been two years since I started my blog and so much has changed and I thought I’d reintroduce myself for my new followers 💚 I’m Julie and I’m a busy mom learning to be comfortable in her own skin. I write about Faith, Food, Family, and our Business Journeys! Two years ago Okra Magazine…
Desperately Seeking
Peace… in this crazy life. When I smile and say No Thank You, it’s not about you but- it’s about me. It’s me desperately seeking Peace. Learning to say No is new for me and still a struggle just like defining Peace. Peace is different for each of us and the struggle is real. To…
Life Lessons
I’ve posted a lot lately about life. Being a wife, mother, teacher, helper, and life lessons along the way. We either grow and change or wither and remain stagnant. The older I get the more I realize God is not through with me yet. Each day I serve a purpose for His plan regardless of…
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