

Japanese Drama Review 25 (Last of This Series) - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - A New Day
The long and difficult night is over – a new day has started, and Makino is seated in the dining hall at Eitoku. She opens the beautiful...


Establish Your Mindset!
Did you think life would be easy, plain sailing, without struggles, inconveniences and opposition when the Lord saved you? I did! Looking...


Who Do You Esteem?
A series of meetings I have recently been invited to participate in necessitated my considering the reasons each person was at the table....


Roasted Carrots in Bacon
[Preparation and cooling time: 45 minutes Serves 4 – 6 (depending on portion size)] 12 whole carrots, scrubbed or peeled 1 – 2...


Japanese Drama Review 24 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Solitude
Makino rushes to her room after voicing her exasperation and frustration to her parents. They are left bewildered while she quietly lies...


Stand Firm: Don't Quit!
Do you acquiesce to your culture and to your traditions? Or do you stand firm for what you know is true and real about the Word of God,...


The Right Response
We all like to be right and hold to what we value and consider good, honorable and above reproach. This is particularly true when it...


Chicken Cacciatore
​(Preparation and Cooking time: 50 – 60 minutes; Serves: 4) 8 chicken thighs (skinned) Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups...