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  • The First Step

    Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole staircase. —MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. I heard this quote over the radio one morning as my alarm went off. It’s something we all can relate to–being in a place where God is leading you to step out in faith. It may be a small step or a…

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  • Homemade Applesauce (Sweetened with Honey or Maple Syrup)

    I’ve had homemade applesauce before, but this is the first time I’ve made my own. And let me tell you, it’s so much better than store-bought! It’s not as convenient as buying it, but I think it’s worth the extra effort to make homemade applesauce if you have the time. It’s really easy to make your own—the…

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  • Ann’s Slow Cooker Apple Pie Filling

    Back in August, my friend Ann and her husband Steve were busy picking apples from their very own apple tree. And this year it produced quite a number of apples! Ann told me about an easy apple pie filling she was making with these apples. It’s made in a slow cooker, and after it’s done cooking…

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  • Autumn Apples

    When the Year from fruitful labor turns to rest… Founts of warmth and comfort in my being flow…. —C. B. GALBREATH, “Autumn Afternoon” Some of my favorite things about autumn are apples and apple cider–and those freshly-made donuts you can buy at some cider mills! But freshly-picked apples are always a treat, and these rustic organic apples…

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  • Ginger-Pear Muffins with Crumb Topping

    Now that it feels like autumn is in the air, I thought I’d make some muffins with one of my favorite autumn fruits—fresh pears! A friend and I did some pear-picking, and I picked enough to make these muffins. If you like moist muffins filled with lots of small chunks of fresh fruit and topped with…

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  • Surrender

    I marked a page in a book I had read several years ago and came across it the other day. A Prayer That Moves Heaven offers comfort and hope for those going through difficult times, and we all have gone through or are going through difficult, challenging times, right? As I reread the page I had marked, I…

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