We’ve been cooking up something special.

Anne’s brand new cookbook, Come to the Table, is available April 19th! Enjoy recipes from her Amish upbringing in and some favorite dishes from friends and family.

Keeping Hope Alive in the New Year

Keeping Hope Alive in the New Year

We’re all ready to put 2020 behind us. Stepping into a new year brings a sense of hope. It’s as if a magic wand will appear, the old will be gone, and the new will come. We make resolutions or set goals to maximize the year before us. However, we know...
A New Truth To Me About the Christmas Story

A New Truth To Me About the Christmas Story

The essence of the Christmas story is found in Luke 2:12, when the Angel said to the shepherds, “This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12 NIV) I never grow weary hearing the story about the...
What Does It Mean to Trust

What Does It Mean to Trust

What does it mean to trust? A scripture in Proverbs says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5 NIV)  As I’ve been writing recently, trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Without...
Thoughts on Loneliness About Abuse

Thoughts on Loneliness About Abuse

Today, I’m continuing my thoughts on loneliness and sharing about loneliness after abuse. Psalm 40:2 (NIV) says, “He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire…” Abuse of any kind makes you feel like you’re in a slimy pit....
Understanding the Power of Silence

Understanding the Power of Silence

When I think of silence, I think of snow falling outside. This image perfectly describes the feeling of silence. There is something so peaceful about these moments. Everything seems so calm, and a hush falls over the area. Watching it snow always makes me stand in...

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