This is a note to all my family of faith, and a special shout out to those who find themselves in some way or another on the "front lines" in ministry. On special United States holidays celebrating all those brave...
Paleo Pumpkin Ice Cream Cake (With Sensitivity Substitutions!)

So, I love baking cakes and I love making (Dairy Free) ice cream. However, I never mixed the two, until now! Growing up, my sister and I would get ice cream cakes for our birthdays. They're so good! Making one...
Challenge for the Chronically Ill: Go Easy on Loved Ones; Go to God

Hudson Taylor is one of my heroes. My favorite quote by him is, “It matters not how great the pressure is, only where the pressure lies. As long as the pressure does not come between me and my Savior, but...
Happy Mother’s Day: Special Poem “Thank You Mom”

Mother’s Day is such a special day honoring the largely unsung heroes that have given their best shot at giving us the best chance at life. These women (biological or other mother figures) know the true meaning of self-sacrifice, patience,...
Happy May 12th Awareness Day! Pray For Those With Invisible Chronic Illness

The day is here! It's International Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases Awareness Day. Please say a prayer for all of us who are fighting Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome, and/or Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Dear Lord, I pray for all...
Florence Nightingale and May 12th: International Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) Awareness Day

Mark your calendars! May 12th is International Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases (CIND) Awareness Day (This includes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). Wear Blue for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Purple for Fibromyalgia, Yellow for Gulf...
Easter: Saved By His Life

Slowing down isn’t a natural skill of mine–though since my burnout I guess I’ve had a crash course on the topic. I’m a do-er, and I’d much rather be accomplishing stuff than resting. This is often how I’ve lived my...
Easy Carved Watermelon Easter Bunny Fruit Bowl

Happy Easter everyone! Easter is my favorite holiday. I love celebrating just about anything (so, this one time I had a 100th birthday party just to be sure I wouldn't miss out later), but Easter is by far the most...
Paleo “Corn” Bread

This one is for all you Paleo Patrons! Going Paleo doesn't change our meat courses as much as it affects the side dishes–like cornbread. I mean, what's the point of having chili (sans beans if you are truly Paleo) without...
Sidelined: Staying Healthy and Happy While Housebound

I’m not saying I like getting sick *ew*, but let’s be honest, sometimes playing the sick card works to your advantage. You get some time off school or you “regrettably” need to miss out on a tedious business meeting. My...