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Around the Supper Table

Recently, while finishing up dinner around the supper table, Pa asked us what our role was in the Kingdom? And then it progressed to who are we most like in the Bible? These were difficult questions for me to answer. .....
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Bacon Green Bean Haystacks
Print As you know, Nana often looks for new ways to prepare produce after each harvest. She likes to call these her “company green beans.” You know, the ones that you only make when you know someone is coming for.....
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Around the Supper Table #117 – What is Your Excuse?
The Bible says that when we are hearers of the word, but not doers of the word, it is like someone who sees himself in a mirror then walks away forgetting what he has seen. To me that means that.....
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Around the Supper Table #116 – Children of the Tribe III – Leadership
Last time I wrote about Godly discipline of children. I discussed how discipline was primarily training a child and how punishment may be part of this, but it is not the core of discipline (Proverbs 22:6). This week I want.....
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Pork Chops with Brine
Print We hate to admit it, but sometimes we find a nice cut of meat that we’ve overlooked in the freezer. If it is just freezer burned, and not ruined, Nana will brine it before cooking to ensure it is.....
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Around the Supper Table #115 – Children of the Tribe II – Discipline
Last week I wrote a blog about some of the core ways a parent raises their children to be psychologically healthy and have a good relationship with God. These included unconditional love, discipline, and the belief that God has a.....
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Creamy Garlic Sauce
Print We’ve already shared Aunt Alisa's traditional cream gravy that she calls her "2-2-2 Gravy," but Nana wanted an alternative. You can serve them on the exact same dishes, but Nana especially enjoys this creamy garlic sauce/gravy on her brined.....
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Around the Supper Table #114 – Children of the Tribe
When I was in school, my performance was less than stellar. What other kids were able to get done in class, I usually took home for homework. I was always amazed in school that kids said they were bored. I.....
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Around the Supper Table #113 – What Lives on After Us: Legacy
When my kids were little, I was able to earn extra money as a freelance writer. One of the most interesting assignments was writing speeches. I worked for a hospital foundation that had an awards dinner each year honoring a.....
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Fried Mushrooms
Print As with many of Nana’s recipes, they change over the years as she refines her knowledge. She’s worked on this recipe for a while now looking for an acceptable batter for different foods. She uses it for battering mushrooms as.....
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