You Can’t Disciple a Demon, and You Can’t Cast Out the Flesh I came across a quote the other day that made me pause: “You can’t disciple a demon, and you can’t cast out the flesh.” – Pastor Jack Hayford At first glance, that sounds like something from a deep theology textbook, but hang with […]
The People Who Ask Why There’s a certain kind of person whose brain never takes a day off. They’re the ones who stay up at night replaying a conversation, not because they don’t understand what was said, but because they’re still processing why it was said. They’re the deep thinkers. The over-processors. The ones whose […]
“Small Harvests, Great Worth” 🌸 Some plants fill a basket in a day — cucumbers tumbling in by the dozen, tomatoes weighing down the vine. Their abundance is a joy, but it comes quickly and easily. Then there are plants like the saffron crocus. You wait patiently for a single bloom. From that flower, just […]
Here’s a simple saffron crocus bulb planting guide you can post on your site or use as a quick reference: 🌸 How to Plant Saffron Crocus Bulbs (Crocus sativus) Planting Season: Late summer to early fall (August–September in most U.S. zones) 1. Choose the Right Spot Sunlight: Full sun is best — saffron crocus loves […]
Spanish Saffron Tea with Cardamom, Cinnamon & Honey What Is “Blooming” Saffron? Blooming saffron is the process of soaking the delicate red threads in hot water (or another warm liquid) before using them. This gentle steeping allows the spice to fully release its golden color, floral aroma, and unique flavor compounds. Without blooming, much of […]
No One Interviews the One Who Stayed Home I went on a cruise last year with friends. It was filled with fun—helping them offset the cost of a room by joining in, sharing space, keeping company. I signed up to swim with pigs. They wanted to do bar rivia. I did karaoke and rode ATVs. […]
The Greatest Mom Doesn’t Look Like You Think by Eileen Colette Somewhere along the way, the phrase “the greatest mom” became code for a woman who disappears. She gives up her career.She tucks away her dreams.She shows up to every school event with snacks labeled in calligraphy.She is, in every sense, selfless. And often, we […]
From Garden to Griddle – Fajita Strips with Roasted Peppers & Onions By Eileen Colette This fajita-style meal is quick, satisfying, and full of garden flavor.Roasted peppers and onions meet tender beef strips for a colorful, comforting dish that’s equally good over rice, in a wrap, or eaten straight from the skillet. Why This Works […]
Garlic Scape & Parsley Pesto with Grilled Steak Garlic Scape Pesto Meets Grilled Steak You know how sometimes the simplest ingredients surprise you? This week, I took a handful of garlic scapes and parsley from our humble little garden and turned them into liquid green gold—aka pesto. Add a grilled steak from the quarter cow […]
🌿 When I Didn’t Want to Worship by Eileen Colette “Why my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5 NIV I almost didn’t go. I was tired. Emotionally drained. Frustrated with people who don’t see, […]