Heather Thomas Van Deren

Uncle Belton was a man of few words. He didn't say a lot; but when he spoke, everyone listened. We were all poor back then; but we didn't know it 'cause ev...

In my opinion, there’s a few things we need to think on in the New Year. Like mama, and biscuits. And Jesus. Wait….. you say, “What do mama, biscuits and J...

I say “Amen” alot, to many different things. It has become a natural response for me. God is good! “Amen!” After ending a song. “Amen!” Everybody havin...

I was walking through town the other day when I saw a young boy coming toward me swinging a bird cage. On the bottom of the cage were three birds, wide-eyed...

Are you holding on to a grudge, hate or otherwise ungodly attitude toward someone in your life? My brothers & sisters in Christ, please know how these feelin...

Most everyone remembers the five questions taught to us as young students... "The Five Ws" - When? Where? Who? What? Why? We were taught these were terms to...

A born-again Christian (John Chptr. 3) has something that no other human has: real freedom; liberty; a true reason to live. In the Bible, John 8:36 says, “...

When I moved to the country as a married adult, my small family bought our first farm. Oh, we already owned a few horses, & I was no stranger to country liv...

"Slip sliding away, slip sliding away - You know the nearer your destination, the more you're slip sliding away" - Simon & Garfunkle Songs speak to me. Yes,...

I've used the buddy system all my life. I bet you have too, even if you didn't realize it.... In grade school I remember holding hands with my buddy (or bud...

Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained, that we should walk in them. So, how is y...

Have you ever looked up into the heavens on a clear night? It’s an awesome sight, isn’t it? The vastness of our universe is so staggering, it’s impossible ...

I’ve heard it said that everyone needs at least 8 hugs a day. “Yeah, right”, you say. Well, I don’t get 8 hugs a day, either, and most people probably don’...

What IS a testimony, anyway? According to Mr. Webster, a testimony is “a public profession of a religious experience”. Another definition is “a statement t...

I don't even know where I found this recipe, but ever since I've been making this Homemade Cappuccino Mix (by the jarful!), we haven't gone back to store bou...

WANT A GREAT RECIPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? I FOUND ONE!!! My dad loved to cook. And he was good at it, too! So after his passing, I paid close attention to th...

God has laid this on my heart to share with you. I sincerely hope you will take time to read it. Many say the "End Times" are coming; I believe they are HE...

My husband Bill had an epiphany about Jesus the other day. We were visiting a church where evangelist Ronnie Hill was speaking. Ronnie is a down-to-earth k...

A story for animal lovers (or anyone else who wants to learn somethin' 'bout love) Sacrificial love - Putting the needs of others before your own, regardless...

Awesome Avocados! This has become a staple at our farm. We use it on EVERYthing! Makes an excellent dressing or dip. So much better for you than store-bo...