As November 1st marks exactly one month since we ventured into the world of parenthood, it’s intriguing to look back on the past four weeks to see how much life has changed. On Friday night, Will was officially four weeks old, and on Saturday night, my parents volunteered to assume […]
Author: JFH
Pumpkin Raisin & Ginger Cookies
I have been making these cookies for the last several years, and they are a big hit in our family. I’ve made note of my personal variations, but you can make them according to the original recipe, if you like. I make half of the recipe with raisins, and half […]
“Deliverance for Your Descendants” by J.M. Farro
As a parent, Proverbs 11:21 has always been near and dear to my heart. But when my son, John, and his wife were expecting my first grandchild, this promise from God became even more vital to me and my family. Scripture says: “The descendants of the righteous will be delivered.” […]
Great Pumpkin Cookies
Great Pumpkin Cookies This is a very old cookie recipe that I began baking for my kids when they were very young. It’s one of my favorites from my autumn baking collection. We always like to decorate these cookies with candy corn and cookie icing. Be creative! 2 Cups Flour […]
“Rule #32: Enjoy the Little Things” by Josh Taylor
Kelli and I love grocery shopping together. Maybe it’s the fact we were both initially so nervous about being the sole shoppers for our new home, with no experienced mothers in the mix to keep things on the rails. Or maybe it’s just that we’re enjoying getting good at it. […]
“Rebuild Your Love Tour Days 11 – 14” by The Great Transparency
Hello everyone! My apologies for the slight layoff on these. Thursday evening during the second song of our set in Monroe, GA, I suffered a twisted/severe knee sprain. I jumped up, and didn’t quite land the way I should have. The show ended pretty quickly, and I was taken to […]
“Thank God for ‘Fridays'” by John DiBiase
One of the downsides of having a newborn around all the time now is… it’s tough to go out. Amy and I were once the kind of couple that would often dash out to the movies or to dinner on a whim. We both work a lot, so it’s often […]
“Rebuild Your Love Tour Day 10” by The Great Transparency
Good evening, everyone, and welcome to another edition of the Rebuild Your Love Tour blog. Last night and tonight, our tour has been in the great city of Lake City, Florida, the native home of one of the NFL’s greatest voices, Pat Summerall. I must say that I can’t get […]
“Flashback: This Really was My Last Meal.” by Amy DiBiase
I think it is just too crazy to think about how much emphasis I put on food throughout my pregnancy … especially as I came close to the end. I became preoccupied with how much false labor I experienced, to the point where I would focus on practically every meal […]