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Abundant Living in Flyover Country

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5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Homegrown Tomatoes

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There is no tomato like a homegrown tomato! You avid gardeners probably already have a list of favorite uses for tomatoes, but in case you have overlooked a possibility or two, we’ll offer this short list of some of our favorites. Don’t miss out on a single one of these possibilities: Slices. Just sprinkle pepper […]

Quote of the Week: Enablings

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God’s commands are enablings.  He will never give us a work to do without showing exactly how and when to do it, and without giving us the precise strength and wisdom we need. —F. B. Meyer

4 Uses for Fresh Cucumbers…and a Bonus

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Yes, we all know that cucumbers were made for pickling.  But not all of us want to go to that much time and trouble.  We’d rather enjoy a nice, fresh cucumber straight from the garden. Please note that not all cucumbers are suitable for eating fresh.  Some varieties are bred specifically for pickling, and they […]

3 Easy Vegetables to Freeze

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Many vegetables require blanching to keep well in the freezer: Peas. Corn. Carrots. Broccoli. Green beans. These vegetables contain natural enzymes which “digest” nutrients in storage, resulting in vitamin loss and a stale taste. A few vegetables, however, can withstand the freezer treatment without much preparation.  These will likely become your favorites for freezing.   […]

Scripture Passages of the Month: July 2014

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Once a month, we would like to share five of our favorite Scripture passages with you. These passages could be one verse long, or they could be a chapter long.  They could have a common theme, or they could be completely unrelated.  They could be verses we have never listed before, or they could be […]