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Quotes About Worship

Tuesday, September 27, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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Worship is the highest and noblest activity of which man, by the grace of God, is capable. John Stott The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of; our attention would have been on God. C. S. Lewis The great thing, and the only …

Category: Christian Living

Cranberry Nut Dessert Recipe

Sunday, September 25, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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This cranberry nut dessert is a quick and yummy fall dessert. Actually, it is yummy any time of the year! If you have a few extra bags of cranberries left over from Thanksgiving hanging about in your freezer, this is an excellent way to use them up. …

Category: Desserts & TreatsTag: Cranberries Recipes

Garlic Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Monday, September 19, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom made this Garlic Shrimp Pasta during our most recent visit. I’m not a big fan of dill in foods like this, but garlic was by far the predominant flavor so I didn’t mind the dill at all. One word – delicious! This serves two, …

Category: Main DishesTag: Fish & Seafood Recipes

Sarah’s Salad with Swiss Cheese, Peas and Bacon Recipe

Monday, September 19, 2005 (Updated: Saturday, April 25, 2026)
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My mom has made Sarah’s Salad for many years and it is always so good! She made it for us last weekend when we visited. I finally asked for the recipe so I could make it at home, too. The original recipes calls for multiple greens including …

Category: Veggies & SaladsTag: Summer Recipes

Quotes About Christianity

Thursday, September 8, 2005 (Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026)
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The distinction between Christianity and all other systems of religion consists largely in this, that in these others men are found seeking after God, while Christianity is God seeking after men. Thomas Arnold To be a witness means to live in such a …

Category: Christian Living

Chicken Salad with Pecans and Green Onions Recipe

Wednesday, September 7, 2005 (Updated: Friday, April 24, 2026)
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I am starting to think the cool weather is never coming! It is 87 degrees right now which is amazingly warm for Michigan in September. I thought I would share a great recipe for folks who are still “enjoying” the warm weather. This …

Category: Main DishesTag: Chicken Recipes | Pecans Recipes | Summer Recipes

Quotes About Failure and Perseverance

Monday, September 5, 2005 (Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2026)
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A life making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw He who waits to do a great deal of good at once, will never do anything. Samuel Johnson By perseverance the snail reached the ark. …

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Sallie Schaaf Borrink

I’m Sallie — wife, mother, just-retired homeschooler, and curator of my home. Our little family lives a quiet and cozy life of home education, self-employment, and pithy exchanges. I’ve been writing here for 20+ years about Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. And I like to laugh. A lot. Start here. ♥




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