Christian Life in Limbo: How Low Can I Go? REALLY LOW

Christian Life in Limbo: How Low Can I Go? REALLY LOW My life has been in limbo for an exceedingly long period of time. I am in the pit.  And no, I haven’t buried a loved one, and all my cats and children are in fairly good health. Wait, I take that back about the…

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The Trouble with Dead Christians: They’re Still Dead

The Trouble with Dead Christians: They’re Still Dead I remember quite vividly the funeral of a dear friend at the ripe old age of 43.  At the time I was 30, and I may have considered her “middle-aged.” Now, myself at 46, I am certain she wasn’t.  As her husband and young son stood at…

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Marriage Emergency: My Husband is on a Diet and I Can’t Deal

Marriage Emergency: My Husband is on a Diet. Yes, my husband is on a diet. I can’t. What is this phenomenon? Why can’t he leave well enough alone? The last time he went on a diet he cut back from three beers to two, and he lost 9 pounds. In a day. I know, you…

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When Life Gives You Lemons… Pucker Up Buttercup

When Life Gives You Lemons… Pucker Up Buttercup Oh, my stars. I don’t think I can make lemonade or lemon pie, or lemon… anything but fresh tears. It can’t get any messier.  Actually, if that is a challenge to the universe, what I meant to say was, UNCLE! White flag. Tap out. Remember the Alamo……

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Sacred Ground Sticky Floors Recipe Buttermilk Pancakes

Pancake Love!  Oh my goodness, these are our favorite pancakes in the history of pancakes!  Little known fact, I prefer my pancake with butter and sugar, not syrup.  This became a thing when I was a kid.  Syrup made my stomach hurt. Dare I say, I thought it was too sweet. Butter and sugar on…

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Closed Doors, Open Windows:  If God Were My Handy Man I Would’ve Fired Him Already

Closed Doors, Open Windows:  If God Were My Handy Man I Would’ve Fired Him Already I am not a huge fan of the saying, “God won’t close a door without opening a window.” I mean, it’s a lovely thought.  That He, the God of all, is up on high organizing bigger and better things…  with…

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Sacred Ground Sticky Floors: Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER

Print Sacred Ground Sticky Floors: Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER Author Jami Amerine Yield 24 cookies This recipe is tried and true. It may be the simplest, yet best cookie on the planet. A kid’s favorite. Doesn’t every good childhood memory involve a warm chocolate chip cookie Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1…

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Sacred Ground Sticky Floors Recipe: Strawberry Cake

This Strawberry Cake is just so delicious you will become a family favorite of yours too! We save it for special occasions, but it is a great treat for Sunday lunch too!  Of course, you’ll need a nap.  Rich and creamy, yet fruity and light.  It has a beautiful texture and natural colors.  No need…

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Sacred Ground Sticky Floors Recipe: Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows

  Print Sacred Ground Sticky Floors Recipe: Hot Cocoa with Marshmallows Yield 8 cups A cup full of snowy sleds, Christmas trees, boots, mittens, and all the cocoa. A warm belly and a super happy heart is in this steamy cup of delicious creamy cocoa! Ingredients 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder 1 1/3…

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Sacred Ground Sticky Floors Recipe: Aunt Charlene’s Lemonade

Lemonade!!!  COME AND GET IT! Sacred Ground Sticky Floors Recipe: Aunt Charlene’s Lemonade Lemonade!!!  COME AND GET IT!  For me, nothing says summer like Lemonade!  And I am all about pretty glasses, decorative straws, and SONIC ICE! How do you like your lemonade?  We also love to add fresh strawberries or raspberries, mint, or basil!…

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