Sharon Glasgow

8 Christmas Cookie/Candy Gift Recipes

12/18/2013

A memorable Christmas tradition in our family is to bring goodies to the homes of hurting people on Christmas Eve. Notice I didn't say our favorite Christmas tradition but a memorable one. The kids didn't actually like this tradition when they were little. Just this week I got a call from one of our grown daughters, Hannah and she said even though it was[...]

Pray for Dale’s Step Father, Bob–He’s in Surgery

12/17/2013

One of the greatest men I’ve ever known is Dale’s step-father, Bob Mateer. A couple of weeks ago he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he’s in surgery to remove it right now. Would you pray with us? It’s a six-12 hour surgery, it’s pretty invasive. They’re taking out 60% of his pancreas. We’re praying for full recovery from cancer and no side issues because of it[...]

Years later–I’m living my Dream

12/09/2013

When I was a little girl I had this recurring dream, that I was on a huge battlefield amongst thousands of dying and wounded people. I would wake up in the morning feeling like I had worked all night bringing life and healing to those who were perishing. This dream became my thoughts in the daytime. I would stare out the window and recall my[...]

How to Cook a Perfect Turkey

12/05/2013

Turkey was locally raised organic 30 pounder-Whiffletree Farm Cooking a perfect turkey is simple if you follow all the steps below. Every step from thawing, brining, long slow roast to letting it rest is critical for perfection! The turkey will fall off the bones when you take it out of the oven! We had to prop the legs up for the photo because it fell apar[...]

Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving

11/27/2013

Innumerable blessings have been bestowed upon the United States of America. Concerning these blessings President Lincoln wrote: "No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these great things. They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God." President Lincoln went on to set apart the last Thursday of November as "a day of thanksgiving and [...]

Marshmallow Fruit Salad- GF

11/19/2013

Some recipes are so special that you use them only at holidays and special occasions--this Marshmallow Fruit Salad is one of those recipes! It's a labor of love that'll be passed down for generations. Serves 40 people-6 0z each or 20 people with leftovers for the next day. Use organic ingredients when possible for longevity of your life. 2 cups of cooked A[...]

You Provide the Fire-I’ll Provide the Sacrifice

11/12/2013

Not an ounce of energy was left in my body after six weeks of traveling and speaking. I had four hours of sleep the night before and ministered all day. My eyes were so heavy. I couldn’t imagine speaking that night- but I was the speaker. I went to my room, opened the Word and desperately asked Him to fill me. I was in Luke 6. “Jesus went out to the mountain[...]

Sweet Potato Gnocchi w/Crumbled Bacon Dressing- GF

11/07/2013

This is DELICIOUS! 3 organic potatoes (yellow or white) 1 large sweet potato 1 cup flour (I used gluten-free baking mix) 3 egg yolks 1 tsp salt (my gluten-free mix had salt so omit if yours has salt) 1/2 cup butter- room temperature 1/2 cup olive oil 2-3 slices bacon- fried crisp (save grease) 2 small shallots-diced 1 cup chicken sto[...]

Sometimes Good People Do Bad Things

10/30/2013

Sometimes good people do bad things. The Bible’s loaded with their redemption stories. We all struggle with not doing what we should and doing what we shouldn’t (read Romans 7:15)! That being said, I did a bad thing last week. Let me back up a few days… Our youngest daughter Ellie totaled our 13 year old VW bug last week, when she drove over a manhole. The damages [...]

10 Nostalgic Fall Decorating Ideas-DIY

10/22/2013

In the olden days people decorated their homes with homemade treasures, often with resources grown on their own farms. I'm excited to share with you 10 nostalgic fall ideas we made this year from resources grown(mostly) our property. I hope you make a few for your home! If you have any old-fashioned ideas for fall decorating--I would love to hear them! An ind[...]

He Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Our Guests

10/13/2013

If you're visiting from Proverbs 31's Encouragement for Today devotion, welcome! I prayed weeks for this dinner. The couple we invited was sweet but tormented on many levels —they needed Jesus. I wanted to roll out the red carpet and treat them like royalty; God knows they needed a big dose of His love. Time got away from me—cleaning the house, making the de[...]

He Gives His Angels Charge to Protect You

10/11/2013

It was nearly midnight as I rolled into the gas station in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. I opened the gas cap to pump the gas and a group of motorcycle riders surrounded me. They wore leather vests and jackets with symbols I didn’t understand. The one who spoke had scars all over his face with fingerless leather gloves and chains hung from under his vest. He demanded th[...]

Chicken & Dumpling Casserole- (Gluten Free)

10/07/2013

Chicken & Dumpling Casserole 1 chicken 1 onion 3 carrots water and salt Dumplings 2 cups of self-rising flour (I use gluten free baking mix) ¼ cup butter, melted (more is always better) ¼ lb cheddar cheese, shredded 2/3 cup buttermilk ( you can substitute w/ homemade plain yogurt) 2 eggs, beaten Cook chicken in water with 1 diced on[...]

How to Make and Can Pear Butter

10/07/2013

[tentblogger-vimeo 53446874] Sharon's Pear Butter( I double the recipe) We have an abundance of pears on our property. We just found another tree drooping with pears a couple of weeks ago in our field. Some people are allergic to apples so pears are a great way to enjoy the same recipes with a fruit similar. I would recommend using apple cider in this recipe if [...]

God is Our Refuge and Strength in Times of Trouble

10/02/2013

Ellie, our youngest daughter in college called yesterday alarmed and said, "I just heard that our government shut down! Is there any reason to fear?" Reassuringly I said, "No, the Lord will provide and we'll be fine." The future of America and its financial crisis looks disastrous but as long as we keep our selves before the Lord, He will see us through. He truly[...]

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