Maidservants of Christ

'Twas the day after Easter and the plastic grass is semi-glued to the candy.  Halves of plastic eggs are lurking in the yard ready to p...

I want to tell you a sad story.  Once there were loving parents (us) who let their child and teen go spend three weeks of the summer with t...

I need to start this post by reminding you that I write as a sinner.  I have suffered the ill effects of  a sin-soaked lack of self-control...

I think cookies are awesome.  I love that you can get a quick sweet fix in a small package.  I love all kinds -- chewy, crispy, no-bake, ...

A few weeks ago, we shared our  tips for taking in food  to people who may need it - the sick, new moms, families who have lost loved ones....

Taking food in to a family in a tough situation is  one of those things some women are masters of.  Within half an hour of the posting of t...

I need to start this post by reminding you that I write as a sinner.  I have suffered the ill effects of  a sin-soaked lack of self-control...

Please notice that this post is not entitled, "How to lose 10 pounds."  In fact, this is not a post about weight loss at all.  It...

I am terrible at giving gifts.  A real disaster.  I get the cold sweats every time birthdays or  Christmas  rolls around. I never know wh...

At our house we say grace, but I don't often think about why. We have guests regularly, and we often need to explain. We say that we ...

The first time I rammed up against the issue of self-control in my life had everything to do with my husband.  Until then, I thought I ha...

New Year's resolutions are notoriously short-lived.  Most of mine have had a 2 week shelf life.  There was a decade in my life wher...

1 egg 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoo...

Did you have a good Thanksgiving?  I hope it was filled with family, friends, gratefulness, and prayers.  One thing I'm sure you had ...