Wine & Bacon Slow Cooker Chili Recipe

Wine & Bacon Slow Cooker Chili Recipe Servings: 10 people   Ingredients  1.5 lb lean Ground Beef, (85% lean) 1 lb cooked bacon 2 c. red table wine 1 large onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp coriander powder 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 rounded Tbsp of Better than Bouillon Beef base dissolved in 3 c. of hot water 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 15 oz can […]

Easy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Ingredients 16 ounces dried split peas green or yellow 6 cups of  water mixed with 2 T. of “Better than Bullion” Ham flavor 1 large ham steak cubed 3 large carrots coined 2 medium onion diced Generously sprinkle in some dried sage and curry powder Instructions Rinse and drain […]

Fun Note to Leave a Co-Worker

Friday, October 13, 2023   Dear Moises,   While passing by your office this afternoon, I noticed you were not in it. Much to my unhappiness, you could be taking a day off or worse yet, you could be out sick with some horrible disease. In fact, I’m guessing that’s probably the problem. You are […]

Basically, what is Christian healing?

Christian healing is the belief that God heals people through the power of prayer and being in a close relationship with Him. It is a practice that has been around for centuries, and it continues to be a source of comfort and hope for many people. There are many different ways to practice Christian healing. […]

Creative Writing: The Shield

The Shield Over the castle fireplace lays a sturdy but mangled shield The shield is worn, cracked, and scarred Its planks so warped, they look like handholds The wood shield does not shine like those of bronze or iron, But is respected for its survival and reliability its given nature.   While other shields are […]

How to Start the Healing Process

“But then something happened: God our Savior and His overpowering love and kindness for humankind entered our world; He came to save us. It’s not that we earned it by doing good works or righteous deeds; He came because He is merciful. He brought us out of our old ways of living to a new beginning through […]

A Simple, Local Healing Service

“What are you gonna have prayed for?” I asked my mom. “Oh I’ve known what I’m going to have prayed for for several days now. I’m going to ask God for bold faith.” “That’s really good. I’m going to ask God for healed relationships.” Mom and I were standing in the lobby of the Danvers […]

What is Spiritual Warfare?

What is Spiritual Warfare? There is a lot of invisible activity all around us. In addition to angels (both fallen angels and heavenly angels), we have saints who go before us and are interceding on our behalf. In this hidden realm, there is birthed spiritual warfare. Those who follow Jesus need to know about this […]

Bible Guided Dreams & Visions for Christian Dream Interpretation

Interested in biblical dream interpretation? Me too, but there aren’t a lot of great resources that I’ve seen. My home church started a Bible based study on dreams interpretation using Dr. Joe Ibojie as a resource. If you are comfortable with exploring the topic, here are some notes so you can see if this is […]

Writing Prompt: What is your most vivid memory?

Here’s a fairly simple Writing Exercise for memoir or autobiographical writing: What is your most prominent or earliest memory? After you describe this, laying out the settings and people, analyze why you think this memory sticks out to you. For an example, this is one of my most vivid childhood memories involving a loving and […]

Letters to God from the Kids

My nephew wrote a poem to God for his “Man Class” with the church. We made my niece write one too. The writing is so precious and even though my niece struggled, they both did a nice job. Dear God, We all do things we can’t undo, some things by accident, some things on purpose. […]

The Original Tatterdemalion’s Testimony Preface

There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears punishment has not been perfected in love. —1 John 4:18 NIV As I worked on Lost and Found: A Tatterdemalion’s Testimony, I noticed that some of my words sting. I have a […]

Recipe: Homemade Anti-Inflammatory Sauerkraut (Lacto-Fermented Cabbage)

Here is a recipe for Indian-style sauerkraut with an emphasis on adding anti-inflammation ingredients like turmeric (curcumin). Ingredients • 1 medium head (around 2 pounds) cabbage (good quality needed) • 5 fresh cloves of garlic, crushed • 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric • 1 tsp. powdered ginger • 2 tsp. pink Himalayan or sea salt (not […]

A Current Christmas Story

Another Christmas Story to Remember The night before Christmas, all through the building, no children stirred, only noise from the mice. Dollar store stockings, hung but empty for children hoping for something to be there in the morning, All were chilly but nestled and asleep in beds, Visions of chocolate and toys to brag about […]

Aurora in the Evening Sky

Small circular stars sit and twinkle in the sky; thinking, blinking. The small white sun grows brilliantly turning and growing in the atmosphere red and orange. Visions of arrant ruby reds, plus purples and emerald greens that stain the sky can be seen from afar. While wishful comets fly by tiny clouds form breathless angel […]

Slow Cooker: Indian Butter Chicken (Dairy Free, Ketogenic Friendly)

TIP: Even if you don’t need 4 servings, make this anyway. Not only will this dish last several days but like tabbouleh, this Indian chicken dish ages well. Warning: I love herbs and spices Servings: 4 Ingredients • 2 lbs uncooked Skinless, Boneless Chicken (optional: marinate in chicken bouillon) • 2 Tbsp Coconut or Olive Oil […]

Genealogical Interview: Vicki’s Legacy – The Next Series 2 of 2

Here is the the second and final interview on memories from my mother. Here is the first interview if you missed it. Everyone has memories from high school. What were your major memories and experiences that you haven” discussed yet? Maybe senior year and baby Rebecca? My senior year, I had Becky so I didn’t […]

The Burden of Secondhand Faith

Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. -Psalm 55:22 Freshman year in high school was a very difficult time. I wanted to waste away until natural death came to me. I found a glimmer of hope in a classmate though. […]

An Aunt’s Blessing

Adding an Aunt’s Blessing into the Mix Blessings from our mothers and fathers affect us both consciously and unconsciously. The blessings, whether formal or informal, create head and heart knowledge that we are loved, appreciated, and a part of the community that is our family. After going to Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida, I […]