“O taste and see that the Lord [our God] is good; How blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who takes refuge in Him.” – Psalms 34:8 AMP
During Lent, I’m always drawn to experiences that invite reflection rather than distraction. On a recent day trip, I found myself unexpectedly moved by two very different places in Southern California: a desert art installation that boldly proclaims God’s love, and a quiet garden that invites you to walk alongside the story of Christ’s life. …
I finally made my first foray into Northern California last month, and it was for a very good reason. I was invited to attend the She Leads California prayer event, “Jesus Reigns,” in Sacramento with other women from across California. It was held on September 9, 2023, California’s anniversary for becoming a State. She Leads …
God created a beautiful world for us to enjoy! El Matador State Beach–a beautiful cliffside beach in Malibu, California–is a perfect example of that. Getting There It is a hidden gem of a beach that you can easily miss from the Pacific Coast Highway. So if you want to visit, and I highly recommend that …
I have been searching for quite some time for a way to eat more variety of meals without wasting ingredients. I considered and changed my mind about meal kit subscriptions a few times because they are quite expensive. And then I learned about Dinnerly. I decided to try them, the least expensive of the meal …
If it were not for Christmas, winter would be my least favorite season. And since Christmas is at the beginning of winter, that means the rest of the season is long. One of the things I do not like about winter is that there doesn’t seem to be much variety in the produce section since …
Christmas is such a great time for baking (and eating!) because there are so many delicious recipes and very good reasons to try them. When you think of Christmas baking, you probably think of these classic flavors: gingerbread, peppermint, and eggnog. Today I write about how these flavors became associated with Christmas and share some …
I love Thanksgiving! Next to Christmas, it is my favorite holiday. Each year I look forward to it, but I must admit, the pandemic has put a damper on it. It doesn’t have its same promise this year. Why Celebrate Thanksgiving This has definitely been a difficult year for everyone. However, no matter what is …
While the best part of fall to me is Thanksgiving, and when the leaves change into their pretty fall colors, yet another thing I like about this season are all of the fall flavors. When I think of fall recipes, I think of heartier meals compared to the light and refreshing ones of summer. However, …
Brunch is a wonderful way to fellowship with other believers and extend hospitality, whether you’re welcoming new members at church, gathering women for meaningful conversation, or celebrating special occasions like Mother’s Day. If you love the idea of hosting but aren’t sure what to serve, these fun brunch ideas will help you create a beautiful, …
Knowing how to conduct yourself when you are a visitor in someone else’s home is just as important as it is to know how to extend hospitality to those around you. Considering that this week brought the unofficial end of summer, that means that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and perhaps an invitation. Here are …
