The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) has received a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime at the Department of Justice. VDSS’ goal is to use this program to ensure that every child entering any of Virginia’s child-serving systems is assessed for victimization, provided comprehensive and coordinated services to fully address their needs. With…
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The Pursuit of Less
The pursuit of less. I have typed and retyped this line. I started off listing monumental events and pursuits for the last three years, but, honestly, that annoyed me. I do it. The list of busy. We all do it because somehow hearing it makes us feel justified in our crazy town schedule. Deep inside…
Grace Home Ministries
If you read my previous post, you’ll remember my joy at finding my old Bible–Blueprint for Living. The following paragraph was written at that time by Bill Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade For Christ International, in the section called, “An Invitation to Abundant Living” Christ engages in the hearts of His people. He revolutionizes…
Rose of Sharon
A blog post from Louise Lloyd, my mother. My mother and father have been living in the “Rose of Sharon” home with us for about nine years. Her Rose of Sharon trees are blooming! Every morning in my quiet time, God has a bouquet of fresh flowers for me to enjoy. This morning God gave me…
Flannel Boards, Butter Cookies on Fingers, and Dixie Cups
“Lord, if it’s You,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to You on the water.” “Come,” He said. Matthew 14:28, 29 NIV As a little girl growing up with flannel boards, flower, butter cookies, and juice in a Dixie cup, I can still feel, see, smell, remember my Jesus times at church. My growing up…
Fruit Pizza
After a trip to Carter Mountain…. My daughter Vivian asked if we could make a fruit pizza. This is a pretty popular dish, but we had to combine recipes in order to create our pizza, and we were a tad bit innovative. If you Google Fruit Pizza you will see many options and ideas. Typically you…
Croque Madame
My husband saw the female version of the Croque Monsieur! I woke up to him in a great mood and love pouring out announcing that we would be eating Croque Madame for breakfast! What a joy! Croque Madame/Martha Stewart We wanted to make this recipe but did not have all the ingredients. We had only…
Croque Monsieur
Another wonderful recipe from Martha Stewart! Boar’s Head meats and cheeses came through once again for us! I could not find the right cheese and Matt was there to help! If you have trouble pronouncing some of the French words in the recipe, please watch a video at the end of this post. 🙂 Croque…
My Nook
Someone sent a Facebook message introducing “She Sheds”. It’s the female alternative to the “Man Cave”. You take something like this: And turn it into an office/she shed for the queen of the house! Wow! That’s beautiful! I want one! In an effort to minimize, reduce, and take care of what we have, we are…
Muffaletta Sandwich
Another great sandwich recipe cooked by the wife while the hubby fixed the dishwasher! In fact, I’ll always remember this sandwich as the Dave Ramsey turn around. We took some things to Goodwill, and we were so hungry and tired, we were tempted to go out to eat and purchase a new dishwasher (this will…
