Archive | September, 2006
Troubled Schools are Getting Help From Churches
From Focus on the Family, CitizenLink September 13, 2006 After a Dallas church helped a high school combat gang activity and disruptive behavior, dozens of schools asked for the same help. In this era when liberal legal groups are endlessly suing to keep the church out of public schools, principals in Texas are begging for […]
Continue reading...Cabbage Patch Stew
27. September 2006
Janice Kapp Perry submitted her Cabbage Patch Stew recipe. She said, “This is our family’s all-time favorite homemade soup. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be enjoyed for at least a week, if there’s only two or three of you. Otherwise, it will be gone sooner. I hope you enjoy it, too.” Cabbage […]
Continue reading...Validate feelings, set your stakes, get closure
25. September 2006
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Deseret Morning News September 25, 2006 by Connie Sokol Experts on validation are Gary and Joy Lundberg, authors of “I Don’t Have to Make Everything All Better,” who believe that validation is essential to good communication. In this case, it is finding positive common ground, something honest that says I do think you’re a good […]
Continue reading...The Truth About What’s Hurting Marriage
23. September 2006
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By Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D., President of American Coalition for Fathers and Children Aug 30th, 2006 For the moment, while the Federal Marriage Amendment is moved to a back burner, it’s a good time to heighten our awareness of a broader menace. Same-sex marriage is a symptomatic threat to families, compared to the more fundamental effect […]
Continue reading...Pork Bar-B-Que
23. September 2006
From Willa Derrick (This recipe was given to me by one of my friends at Curves) Select a pork loin of the size that you want. Place in a shallow pan with about an inch of water in the bottom. Sprinkle one package of Golden Mushroom DRY soup mix on the top. Cover with foil […]
Continue reading...Helpful Household Hints
20. September 2006
Here are some unusual helpful hints forwarded to us by Kay Jorgensen, New Plymouth, ID. Bed Sheets After drying your sheets, put both sheets and one pillowcase in the other pillow case. Fold neatly in a square. Next time you change sheets, you just take the one pillow case and all the sheets and pillow […]
Continue reading...Easy Butter Dip Biscuits
20. September 2006
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Sandy Reddish wrote: Here is one of my favorite recipes to serve with warm soups, it is less fattening than regular biscuits since it bakes in the butter, and they are quick and delicious! Prep: 10 minutes, Bake: 20 minutes Place 6 tbsp butter in the oven in a ovenproof 7" X 12" inch pan […]
Continue reading...Ageless Wisdom, Priceless Gift to Grandchildren
16. September 2006
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By Rebecca Grace From AgapePress September 15, 2006 When it comes to shopping for the perfect pair of prom shoes, not many teen girls would consider their grandmother’s closet their fashion headquarters. But for Kellum sisters Darby, 17, and Tyler, 18, it’s their one-stop shop for shoes, vintage clothing and a whole lot of memories. […]
Continue reading...Hold On to Your Boundaries
13. September 2006
It seems that children have one main job in life and it is to get their own needs met at all cost. It is only when boundaries are set and maintained that children will eventually grow up emotionally and recognize that others have needs, too. The sooner parents learn to validate and kindly, gently, respectfully, […]
Continue reading...New England Clam Chowder
2. September 2006
This is a favorite of Gary Lundberg’s. Joy makes it every Christmas Eve as a family tradition. 2 cans minced clams (6 ½ oz size) 1 cup onions, chopped fine 1 cup finely diced celery 2 cups finely diced potatoes 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup flour 1 qt half “n” half cream 1 ½ teaspoons […]
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29. September 2006
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