Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

Matthew 14:13-21 tells the well-known story of the five loaves and the two fish: "But Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves h...

We've had a lot of dreary days lately. The sky has been gray and the rain has been nonstop. I was feeling depressed and needed some light, so I went outside. I have to say that there wasn't much light...

March is almost here and St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner. It is said that while trying to convert the Irish to Christianity, St. Patrick used shamrocks to explain the holy trinity. The le...

Do you ever forget? Forget that you have a loving God and a savior who gave His life for you? Because I have. And I think if we're all honest, we'd have to admit that there are times in our lives when...

I am a PP (procrastinating pile-maker). I come from a long line of PPs. My mother was one and her mother before her. My grandmother passed when I was one, but I have it on good authority that her home...

Are you and your kids going a bit stir crazy with all these snow days? Well, I have a craft for you. It's easy, fun and teaches some wonderful basic skills (like cutting, sewing and painting). Here's ...

Valentine's Day is coming. To some, Valentine's Day is a fun day to celebrate those we love. To others it is a day where salt is rubbed in their wounds as they spend another day alone. Still other peo...

Why are chocolate covered cherries synonymous with love? Chocolate covered cherries are also known as "cherry cordials" and the Latin word "cor" means "heart". Many years ago, cordials were made by so...

After a month of dark, wet days we finally had some blue sky. I decided to leave my self-inflicted hibernation and head out into the garden to do a bit of weeding. It was still cold and wet, but I sat...

Have you noticed that cottage cheese is having a resurgence lately? Cottage cheese has always been a bit controversial. People either love it or hate it. The people who can't stand it dislike it mostl...