Maybe the question should be, “What didn’t we do in November?” The one thing I have learned about the readers of HopeHeartHome? You all love lists and pictures – so let’s get started. One. My hubs was nominated and voted “MVP” of the company he works for. Very proud of you, boyfriend! Two. Girlfriends are the… [Read More]
thanksgiving
tasty tuesday: still more thanksgiving
This will be the last week of “all things Thanksgiving!” Finally, we are actually cooking because the BIG DAY is here. I have just about all my responsibilities complete, I need to firm up the placards but when we head to our daughter’s house I’ll have everything ready and waiting! Today, I’m featuring a Turkey… [Read More]
quietude: november 20 2016
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; to declare Your steadfast love in the morning, and Your faithfulness by night…Psalm 92.1-2 I love how our focus turns to gratitude, gratefulness, and thanks-giving this time of year. And, it should! November is the foreward to… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: more thanksgiving sides
We are still talking all things THANKSGIVING! Today, two more side dishes for you to consider on your menu! A gluten-free stuffing and Copper Pennies! I’m not a huge carrot fan but this side dish is good; you par-cook the carrots so they aren’t crunchy and they are somewhat “pickled” in a very good way. I… [Read More]
quietude: november 13 2016
Our tradition for years was to begin our Thanksgiving meal with the reading of Psalm 100. We went around the table and there were 5 numbered cards on various plates. #1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. #2 Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. #3 Know… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: thanksgiving sides
We have this print hanging in our dining room – it is definitely one of my all-time faves! Such simplicity. A bowl, bread, knife, and a Bible. Broken bread and Living Bread! And, a prayer of gratitude and thanks-giving. [Today, this man is praying 2 Chronicles 7.14 for the election!] This week’s Quietude post I… [Read More]
quietude: november 6 2016
O! Taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusts in Him. Psalm 34.8 November conjures thoughts of gratefulness, thanks-giving, food, family, friends, and gathering around the table. I actually love Thanksgiving, the holiday, more than I like Christmas. There’s something about celebration without expectation. The gathering around a table… [Read More]
what i learned in november
Emily Freeman has posted her What I Learned linkup and I’m ready to think back and see if I learned anything new in November. It would be a terrible waste of 30 days if I didn’t. College football is so much more fun and engaging than pro ball. My daughter, two grandchildren, and I have been… [Read More]